Healthcare Network Operations & Project Manager

Oregon Primary Care Association•Portland, OR

5d•$65,000 - $81,000•Remote

About The Position

The Oregon Primary Care Association (OPCA) seeks a Network Operations & Project Manager to provide operational and project management to advance the mission and strategic priorities of the Oregon Network of Community Health Centers (ONCHC) and OPCA. This role will coordinate the Network’s Strategic Plan, ensure accountability for goals and objectives, and support effective governance, administration, and cross-organizational coordination. The position is responsible for integrating administrative operations, governance support, communications, meeting management, and complex data and IT initiatives. The role involves aligning internal teams, external partners, health centers, payors, vendors, and statewide stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of strategic initiatives, including population health data platforms, EHR- and IT-related projects, and onboarding of partners and customers to Network-supported tools and services. OPCA is committed to a respectful and welcoming workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and/or 3 – 5 years of related work experience, or equivalent education.
Fluency in written and spoken English required.
Working knowledge of project management concepts, practices, and tools.
Ability to think strategically and translate goals into actionable plans and deliverables.
Experience managing or coordinating complex, multi-year projects involving data, IT systems, EHRs, or population health platforms.
Experience working with multiple stakeholders, including CCOs, vendors, and statewide partners.
Experience supporting Board or committee work through structured project planning and accountability processes.
Ability to integrate best practices and emerging information into operations and project execution.
Experience using formal project management methodologies or tools (e.g., portfolio tracking, dashboards, risk logs).
Ability to work effectively with people who think, act, look, and/or live in ways different from oneself.
Understanding of community health centers and mission-driven healthcare organizations.
Ability to interpret and communicate basic health center or program data to support decision-making.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, O365, MS Teams, and related productivity tools.

Nice To Haves

A highly skilled project manager with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives, prioritize competing demands, and meet deadlines.
Excellent organizational skills including the ability to anticipate milestones, risks, and dependencies across both operational and project work.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills allowing effective work with board members, committees, health center leaders and staff, OPCA teams, and external partners.
Ability to think strategically and deliver technically, combining an understanding of high-level organizational and team goals with an impeccable attention to detail.
Collaborative relationship builder who works closely with their team and other thought partners.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of complex, multi-year initiatives across the Network and OPCA, including strategic plan implementation and monitoring, data and IT projects, value-based payment contract implementation, and onboarding new customers to the population health platform.
Translate Board-approved strategies and committee-charged priorities into executable project plans with clear scope, milestones, dependencies, risks, and success measures.
Ensure all projects are aligned with the Network’s Strategic Plan and advance shared Network and OPCA goals.
Monitor progress across initiatives, proactively identify risks or barriers, and escalate issues to the VP of ONCHC with recommended solutions.
Provide operational and project management support to Network and subsidiary Boards and committees, ensuring timely preparation, follow-up, and execution of committee-charged work.
Coordinate closely with the VP of ONCHC, Board Managers, committee leaders, and staff to ensure governance priorities are advanced through well-managed projects and workplans.
Support the alignment of project work with governance expectations, decision-making timelines, and accountability structures.
Oversee administrative operations related to assigned projects and Network functions, including government, payor, and funder reporting requirements.
Ensure compliance with all applicable contracts, grant requirements, and regulatory obligations; submit required reports and deliverables accurately and on time.
Create, maintain, and organize comprehensive project and operational documentation to support transparency, continuity, and audit readiness.
Coordinate facilities, logistics, and services for Network conferences, retreats, and hosted meetings in collaboration with OPCA staff.
Represent the Network at meetings, conferences, trainings, and forums as appropriate.
Foster strong working relationships across OPCA, Network health centers, CCOs, vendors, and external partners to support effective collaboration and shared accountability.
Participate in OPCA staff activities and meetings, working to integrate Network and OPCA operations in support of a shared mission.
Maintain and enhance project management expertise through ongoing training and use of appropriate project management tools, methodologies, and best practices.