Description Providence Health Plan caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them. The Program Manager, Health Equity works in close partnership with leaders and colleagues throughout PHP to support and lead key initiatives that enhance and advanced health equity through improve quality for our members, provider partners and customers. The Program Manager provides internal project management support through all project phases and leverages process improvement philosophies to drive operational and quality improvement activities, and establishes performance metrics and reporting for ongoing evaluation. The Program Manager, Health Equity operates in a highly matrixed environment to lead program activities for PHP programs and leads agenda planning, minutes, and presentations. This position coordinates data analysis, interprets and develops outcome recommendations that demonstrate the impact and value of various health equity programs. This role is also responsible for developing slide decks and presenting to internal and external facing audiences. The Program Manager, Health Equity also coordinates and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, customers and manages vendor partner relationships to achieve the service levels and organizational goals and objectives aligned to the strategic & financial plan as well as the mission and core values. Essential Functions: Supporting the development, management, and stewardship of health equity projects and programs through all project phases (initiation to closure), escalating barriers to leadership in a timely and solutions-focused manner, managing budget and invoicing, and vendor management when applicable Serving as an collaborative partner in health equity subject matter across the organization as appropriate Managing multiple programs, projects, and administrative functions to meet deadlines and customer expectations including for NCQA Health Equity Accreditation Coordinating efforts across projects and committees; using lessons learned to effect broad and lasting change Continuously evaluating processes for improvement Developing and building knowledge and expertise in a rapidly changing and complex environment Please note the following important detail regarding this role: This position is affiliated with Providence Health Plan and will be tied to a location and compensation range in Portland, Oregon Providence Health Plan welcomes applicants to apply who reside in the following States: Washington Oregon California Required Qualifications: 2+ years of Project Management or relevant experience Experience facilitating complex decisions among multiple executive stakeholders with different interests and priorities. Preferred Qualifications: 2+ Years of experience in Public Health, Sociology, Communications and / or Social Work Experience leading complex projects Formal training in Program Management Process Improvement and Change Management training and experience Experience in design or graphics-related studies Experience developing and implementing benchmarks and metrics in support of improved quality and process design Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Human Resources/Project Management Why Join Providence Health Plan? Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities. Note: A