Program Manager, Performance Improvement (Rideout)

Nwregionalheart; Marysville (CA); On-site; USD 98,787 - 148,181; Full time

Job summary

Nwregionalheart is looking for a Program Manager, Performance Improvement to lead and mentor process improvement teams. This role is critical in enhancing quality and efficiency in healthcare operations, leveraging advanced methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and substantial healthcare experience.

The position is based in Marysville, California, with an estimated pay range of $98,787 to $148,181. A robust benefits package accompanies this position.

Qualifications

• 5 years of healthcare experience in quality, patient safety, risk management, or performance improvement.
• 2 years of direct leadership experience in healthcare or related settings.
• Required certifications within two years: Six Sigma Black Belt and Lean Certification.

Responsibilities

• Leads process improvement teams and manages programs with substantial budgets.
• Develops metric systems to evaluate organizational performance.
• Guides teams through improvement roadmaps and drives measurable results.

Skills

Process improvement methodologies

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Lean

Six Sigma

Job description

Program Manager, Performance Improvement (Rideout)

Job Description

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 yeas 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.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

Job Info

• Pay Range: The estimated base pay for this position is $98,787 to $148,181. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.