Program Manager, Performance Improvement (Portland)

Adventist Health Portland; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Portland is seeking an experienced individual to lead process improvement initiatives. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a related field, five years of healthcare experience, and two years of direct leadership. Responsibilities include managing performance improvement programs, guiding teams, and implementing data analysis to drive measurable results. The position also mandates Six Sigma Black Belt and Lean certification within two years of hire. Join a compassionate team dedicated to improving health and safety in our community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a related field is required.
• Five years of healthcare experience in quality or performance improvement is necessary.
• Two years of direct leadership experience in healthcare is required.
• Six Sigma Black Belt and Lean Certification required within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates process improvement teams.
• Manages large programs and organizational deployments.
• Implements advanced data analyses for performance evaluation.
• Guides cross-functional teams to improve quality and safety.
• Converts process improvements into measurable operational benefits.

Skills

Process improvement methodologies

Data analysis

Leadership

Healthcare experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or Public Health

Job description

Overview

Located in the metropolitan area of Sacramento, the Adventist Health corporate headquarters have been based in Roseville, California, for more than 40 years. In 2019, we unveiled our WELL-certified campus - a rejuvenating place for associates systemwide to collaborate, innovate and connect. Adventist Health Roseville and shared service teams have access to enjoy a welcoming space designed to promote well-being and inspire your best work.

Job Summary

Leads, facilitates, executes, coaches, consults, and educates process improvement teams. Directs organizational deployment of performance improvement, including mentoring, scorecard tracking, and reporting. Supervises personnel with discretion and independent judgment. Manages large programs with substantial budget or impact. Determines tactical approaches, resources, schedules, and goals while applying advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
• Five years' of healthcare experience in quality, patient safety, risk management, or performance improvement: Required
• Two years' of healthcare experience in quality, patient safety, risk management, or performance improvement: Preferred
• Two years' of direct leadership experience (e.g. supervising, managing, or coordinating people or teams) in healthcare or related setting: Required

Licenses/Certifications

• Six Sigma Black Belt and Lean Certification: Required within two years of hire
• CCMP or Prosci certification: Required within 2 years of hire

Essential Functions

• Designs, implements, and refines measurement systems to evaluate organizational performance; performs advanced data analyses, interprets results with critical insight, and develops actionable recommendations that drive measurable improvements.
• Guides and empowers cross-functional teams through the process improvement roadmap, setting ambitious yet achievable goals, identifying critical success factors, and facilitating changes that enhance quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Leverages a full range of process improvement methodologies and tools (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, PDSA) to systematically identify, analyze, and prioritize opportunities that deliver sustainable outcomes.
• Monitors team performance and group processes to ensure alignment with objectives; proactively escalates unresolved barriers to leadership and ensures timely, transparent communication across all levels of the organization.
• Converts process improvements into quantifiable financial and operational benefits, documenting validated results, conducting post-implementation reviews, and securing alignment with operations and finance leaders on realized outcomes.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God\'s love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.