Project/Program Manager IV (Implementation and Replication Plan Project Manager)

King County•South Park Warehouse 7272 West Marginal Way South Seattle WA 98108, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Public Health – Seattle and King County is seeking a Project/Program Manager IV (Implementation and Replication Plan Project Manager) to lead the creation, coordination, and submission of the Family Ways Implementation and Replication Plan. This role serves as the primary author of the plan and project manager, integrating data, managing communications, reviewing community insights, holding meetings, and ensuring alignment with program goals to create a cohesive narrative that highlights the value of Family Ways in addressing maternal and child health disparities. This individual will strengthen the program’s capacity to deliver consistent, high-quality services by working closely with the National Implementation Research Network (NIRN) to write the Implementation and Replication Plan. The Implementation and Replication Plan Project Manager will utilize Implementation Science to establish an evidence-informed, replicable program. In partnership with NIRN, this individual will serve as a technical expert to apply and tailor implementation science frameworks and practices to support high-quality, sustainable intervention while identifying and testing strategies to achieve consistent outcomes. The Family Ways program focuses on pregnancy and parenting support in three specific communities: U.S. born Black/African American, American Indian/Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander communities. Family Ways Guiding Principles include racial equity, respect, participant-centered services with strength-based practice, collaborative decision making, accountability, and continuous improvement. The Implementation and Replication Plan Project Manager will partner closely with the Best Starts for Kids Prenatal-5 Policy team, Parent Child Health Programs, community leaders, and program participants to further develop the program. They will report to and work collaboratively with the Family Ways Co-Lead. Candidates who are passionate about public health innovation and community health initiatives will find this position exciting and challenging. Family Ways is a thriving and cohesive team committed to the client-centered work of supporting families during the perinatal and early years. This position will be self-driven and offer many opportunities for leadership, growth, community partnership, and collaboration. This is a temporary opportunity. Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) positions are "at-will" positions but are eligible for benefits. This TLT is currently anticipated to last 15 months. However, funding sources for this work remain uncertain and dependent upon decisions actively being made at both the federal and local levels. As a result, the end date of this position may be adjusted based on those decisions. The County and the Department continue to work to secure long term funding sources. This vacancy can also be filled as a Special Duty opportunity. For Special Duty Assignment interest, you must be a Career Service, Career Service Exempt or other regular (non-temporary) employee in King County who has completed their initial County probation. You must have supervisor approval prior to taking a Special Duty Assignment. Note: This posting will create a list of qualified candidates that may be considered for selection of additional vacancies of the same position type over the next 6 months.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience applying implementation science frameworks in real-world settings.
Strong skills in mixed-methods research.
Ability to translate complex research and theories into actionable strategies for diverse audiences.
Demonstrated success in leading complex projects utilizing implementation science with experience integrating data and stakeholder insights into written deliverables.
Understanding of equity and social justice principles and their application in program reporting.
Proven ability to coordinate multiple contributors, manage deadlines, and ensure compliance with structured requirements.
Strong relationship-builder with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and various stakeholders.
Experience applying an equity, racial, and social justice lens to ensure inclusivity in process, outputs, and outcomes.
Exceptional writing, editing and presentation skills to distill complex information into clear, concise deliverables for diverse audiences.
Strong project management and organizational abilities, with attention to detail in meeting deadlines and requirements.
Proficiency in data visualization tools, reporting dashboards, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to communicate ideas and data to diverse audiences through accessible and engaging formats.
Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, health services, OR equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

Facilitate equipping Family Ways with the most effective implementation science-based strategies.
Assessment of current Family Ways materials and practices to ensure alignment with best practices in implementation science.
Integrate best practices into the implementation guide, ensuring it is comprehensive, actionable, and aligned with evidence-based implementation science.
Partner with technical expert to review Family Ways policy, practices, and plans.
Facilitate capacity building through a multi-day training workshop in collaboration with technical expert.
Design, develop, and integrate implementation best practices into Family Ways implementation guide.
Create roadmap and materials for replication plan and strategies.
Present findings at conferences, workshops, and stakeholder meetings to influence policy and practice.
Prepare reports, toolkits, and training materials to support stakeholders in applying best practices.
Collect, analyze, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data to assess fidelity, adoption, and sustainability.
Coordinate closely with community advisory group and community partners to integrate stakeholder input and priorities into implementation and replication plans.