Health & Wellness Strategic Plan Implementation Manager

COQUILLE INDIAN TRIBE•Coos Bay, OR

1d•$39 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Operating Officer, the Strategic Plan Project Manager leads the planning, coordination, and execution of complex Health and Wellness Division (HWD) projects across the organization, including the HWD Strategic Plan and Rural Health Transformation-funded initiatives. The position provides leadership throughout each initiative’s lifecycle, from initial planning and development through implementation, ensuring alignment with the HWD mission and the Coquille Indian Tribe’s core values. The role connects HWD executive leadership, clinical and public health teams, Tribal governmental leadership and functions, and the Tribal community to advance health and wellness. The Project Manager establishes project scope, objectives, budgets, timelines, measures, and success indicators with HWD Executive Leadership; serves as Program Monitor for Tribal Health projects; and supports Department Directors with technical assistance for self-monitoring and operations. The position coordinates stakeholders and communications, oversees schedules, documentation, budgets, reporting, compliance, and grant reporting, and uses project management practices to support successful delivery and continuous improvement. The work is generally performed in an office setting and frequently requires local travel, with occasional statewide and national travel. The position requires the ability to perform its essential duties safely, efficiently, and accurately, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in project management, Business Administration, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 3 years of experience managing health-related strategic initiatives and projects.
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, desktop publishing techniques, and web publication software products.
Experience with project management tools, scheduling systems, and reporting practices.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and project management software applications.
Ability to travel to meetings, project locations, and vendor or partner offices as required.
Proven track record as a team player.
Current, valid Oregon driver’s license in good standing, with no insurability restrictions from the Tribe’s insurance carrier.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including team building and cooperative problem solving.
Ability to maintain a pleasant and helpful attitude and use interpersonal and communication skills in stressful or emotional situations.
Ability to foster an inclusive workplace that values diversity and individual differences.
Ability to lead projects amid ambiguity and evolving requirements, and establish clarity and direction.
Strong judgment and decision-making skills, including interpreting incomplete information and determining appropriate courses of action.
Ability to use office and project management software to create correspondence, documents, spreadsheets, reports, and other business materials.
Self-motivation and initiative to improve efficiency and performance.
Ability to work cooperatively across departments and develop effective working relationships.
Acute attention to detail and ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously, often under strict deadlines; work accuracy is essential.
Ability to work independently, take ownership, and achieve positive results.
Strong organization, time-management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively across departments and functional areas to coordinate project delivery.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information, and demonstrate professionalism.
Ability to communicate orally and perform repetitive wrist, hand, and/or finger movements; frequently walk, stand, sit for extended periods, raise or lower objects, and stoop; occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform essential duties safely, efficiently, and accurately, with or without reasonable accommodation, without creating a significant safety threat to self or others.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and Criminal and Character Background Check.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management certification.
Experience working in a Tribal Health environment.
Knowledge of Indian Health Service and Bureau of Indian Affairs programs.

Responsibilities

Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of strategic HWD initiatives, including Strategic Plan and Rural Health Transformation projects.
Collaborate with HWD Executive Leadership to establish project scope, objectives, budgets, timelines, performance measures, and success indicators.
Serve as Program Monitor for Tribal Health projects and collaborate with Department Directors to provide technical assistance with self-monitoring activities and operations.
Manage complex HWD initiatives by bringing stakeholders together, balancing competing priorities, resolving issues, and keeping work on track.
Coordinate communication among clinical, community, governmental, operational, leadership, vendor, and external partner groups.
Ensure clear and effective policy and regulatory administration and compliance related to HWD initiatives.
Use established project management tools, processes, and standards to organize projects, support quality and consistency, and facilitate delivery.
Keep HWD Executive Leadership informed about health initiative planning issues and priorities; provide monthly and quarterly reports as directed.
Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying lessons learned and recommending process enhancements.
Coordinate internal teams, consultants, contractors, and vendors to support health system project delivery.
Ensure project schedules, documentation, tracking tools, and reports are accurate, current, and reflective of project progress.
Oversee initiative budgets and financial tracking.
Coordinate grant reporting for Rural Health Transformation Project funding.
Prepare and present regular project status reports to HWD Executive Leadership and other stakeholders.
Identify process-improvement opportunities and implement best practices to strengthen project management and organizational effectiveness.
Travel to meetings, project locations, and vendor or partner offices as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.