Social Needs & Health IT Project Manager (Project Manager 3)

Initial Posting Date:

10/17/2024

Application Deadline:

10/31/2024

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$6,901 - $10,161

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Social Needs & Health IT Project Manager (Project Manager 3)

Job Description:

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The Oregon Health Authority has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Social Needs & Health IT Project Manager (PM3) to join an excellent team. This is a full time, management service, permanent position with Health Policy and Analytics.

What you will do!

The primary responsibility of the Social Needs and HIT Project Manager (PM3) position is to develop and oversee the execution of comprehensive and complex project plans across various policy, program, and analytics initiatives related to Health Information Technology (HIT), Community Information Exchange Continuous Improvement and Excellence (CIE), and social needs and services. This role will involve tracking project efforts, documenting progress, maintaining schedules, and managing risks and issues from project initiation through to project closure, as well as overseeing related programmatic activities.

Specific areas of support will include:

•           CIE Policy and Program team: Project manage components of CIE related to maintenance and operations of IT projects, future IT enhancements, and non-IT policy and program-related project activities. Maintain a comprehensive and strategic project management system. Please visit https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HPA/OHIT/Pages/CIE-Overview.aspx to learn more about CIE.

•           Social Health Needs and Analytics Projects (SHNAP) team: Develop and maintain a comprehensive and strategic project management system for data and analytics-related activities. Train analytics staff to use and monitor the project management system.

•           HIT Policy and Program team: Develop and maintain a comprehensive and strategic project management system for the HIT team policy and program-related project activities. Train HIT staff to use and monitor the project management system. Please visit https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HPA/OHIT/Pages/index.aspx to learn more about HIT.

In this role, the Social Needs and Health IT Project Manager will work across three dynamic teams and manage projects across their diverse bodies of work. This will involve maintaining sufficient subject matter expertise to provide project management and to track critical risks to various projects. The Project Manager will report to the CIE Policy and Programs Manager, but will matrix to managers of the HIT Policy and Program team and the SHNAP team to lead project management and manage competing timelines and priorities across these teams.

Work Location: This position provides the opportunity for remote work. The primary work location for this position will be in Portland or Salem, within a cubicle setting or a mutually agreed upon remote work environment. This role will involve considerable computer usage and video conferencing. The hiring manager retains the authority to change the work location as necessary. Confidentiality of information must always be upheld. Occasional travel within the state may be necessary for attendance at meetings, conferences, and for delivering presentations.

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What's in it for you?

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate in an open office and/or work remotely with a team a team of bright individuals who work in remote locations. We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and eleven paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you.

This position falls under the Social Needs & Health IT Project Manager (PM3). The AA Rate Pay Range for this position is $6,901.00 -$10,161.00 USD Monthly

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs and a diverse and inclusive workforce representing the diversity, culture, strengths, and values of the people of Oregon. Click here, to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values. OHA is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected class under state or federal law.

What we are looking for:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, or a closely related field AND four years of professional-level experience related to the class concept; OR

Project Management Professional Certification awarded by the Project Management Institute AND two years of professional-level experience related to the class concept; OR

Six years of professional-level experience related to the class concept AND an Oregon Project Management Associate Certification; OR

Seven years of professional-level experience related to the class concept.

Desired Attributes:

• Extensive knowledge of and experience in principles, methods, and standards of project management, including an ability to effectively manage multiple project timelines, plans and deliverables simultaneously.
• Knowledge and experience in IT and non-IT project management related to health care systems, health IT, social services, and/or health care analytics project management.
• Experience and knowledge of change management principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Successful application of project management knowledge in ambiguous and unique circumstances in cross-functional teams matrixed resources and external contractors.
• Adept at recognizing and anticipating emerging project risks, business priorities, and addressing those developments through identifying and documenting risk mitigation, contingency plans, and communication strategies.
• Demonstrated project management experience in risk mitigation and project stewardship, i.e. given the constraints and budget, success criteria and expectations are met, and project costs are controlled.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills with diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated experience building and fostering relationships with a diverse group of partners including colleagues, interested parties, communities, organizations, and vendors, skilled in conflict resolution, negotiation, and collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound, independent judgment in the coordination and prioritizing of projects and activities across multiple systems and content areas.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively recognize problems and implement solutions through the coordination of resources and guidance of project teams.
• Ability to conceptualize and complete projects independently. 
• Successful navigation of complex organization with occasionally loosely defined structure and boundaries.
• Demonstrated ability to apply anti-racist and trauma-informed practices to project management.
• Experience in advancing health equity, addressing systemic health disparities and collaborating with diverse, vulnerable and underrepresented populations.
  

How to apply:

Complete the online application

Complete questionnaire

Upload Resume (Required)

• Upload Cover Letter (Required Cover Letter, no more than 2 pages, specifically focused on your qualifications for this position as identified in the Desired Attributes section of this announcement.

*Applications without the required resume and cover letter will be removed from consideration.

The followingSocial Needs & Health IT Project Manager (PM3) opportunity is open in Workday and the posting closes at 11:59 PM on the close date listed.

This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment.  For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.

Need Help?

If you need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act contact: Tracy Blach at 503-509-5513 or tracy.blach@oha.oregon.gov

Additional Information

• Please monitor your Workday account, as all communication will be sent to your Workday account. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.
• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. Click here for more information about veterans’ preference. Veterans: To receive veterans' preference points, please submit the following required documentation when you apply:
• A copy of your DD214/DD215 form; OR a letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating you receive a non-service-connected pension for the five (5) point preference.
• A copy of your DD214/DD215 form; AND a copy of your veterans' disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veterans Affairs for the ten (10) point preference.

We do not offer VISA sponsorships or transfers at this time. You will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States within three days of hire.

If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.

Please only attach documents that are related to the position. Additional documents that are attached will not be reviewed. Applicant Help and Support webpage.

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity.

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants based on their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position.

Oregon Health Authority (OHA) does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. 

OHA is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.