Principal Program Manager *Remote*

Description

The Principal EPMO operating model & Maturity lead will be instrumental in advancing the maturity and capabilities of the Enterprise project Management Office (EPMO). This role will drive the design and implementation of the EPMO operating model, manage the integration of a Project Portfolio Management tool, and oversee critical aspects of resource management, demand and capacity planning, and time tracking. Working closely with senior leadership, the principal will be responsible for ensuring that the EPMO's operating model is aligned with the organizational priorities and that it delivers on the strategic goals of the business through high-performance project delivery

Key responsibilities:

1. EPMO Operating Model development
2. Lead the design and implementation of a robust EPMO operating model that ensures consistent scalable, and efficient project management practices
3. Define and optimize governance structures, reporting mechanisms, and portfolio management frameworks
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed the EPMO operating model across the business, ensuring alignment and flexibility to drive business value
5. PPM Tool evaluation and implementation
6. Support the evaluation and implementation of a PPM tool to support end-to-end project management lifecycle, including time tracking, resource management and resource allocation
7. Work with IT and other stakeholders to ensure the successful integration of the PPM tool, ensuring it supports demand management, capacity planning and the prioritization of projects
8. Overseeing the design and implementation of the tool which enhances the ability to track, manage and optimize project performance
9. Resource Management and Capacity Planning
10. Design and implement processes for managing resources across the project portfolio, ensuring efficient allocation, utilization, and capacity planning
11. Lead the development of resource management frameworks that provide visibility into resource needs, availability, and capacity across the portfolio
12. Drive resource management practices that balance project demand with available capacity, ensuring that resource constraints are identified early and managed effectively
13. Maturity assessment and continuous improvement
14. Assess current maturity of EPMO, identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement
15. Develop and implement roadmap for EPMO maturity, guiding the organization towards a more sophisticated and effective model that increases impact on organizational success
16. Governance and Change Management
17. Establish and maintain EPMO governance models, ensuring that all projects follow defined processes, timelines and quality standards
18. Lead change management efforts related to new EPMO tools, processes and governance models to ensure smooth implementation
19. Develop and implement communication and training strategies to ensure stakeholders understand and support changes introduced by the EPMO
20. Stakeholder Engagement
21. Collaborate with senior executives and business leaders to ensure alignment with corporate objectives
22. Regularly communicate performance, progress on maturity initiatives, and the value delivered to key stakeholders across the organization
23. Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing insights on portfolio performance, resource utilization and financial health of projects
24. Performance and Process Optimization
25. Design and implement performance measurement frameworks, track key metrics and provide insights into health of the project portfolio
26. Continuously refine processes to improve the quality, speed, and efficiency of project delivery, ensuring that projects are completed on time within budget
27. Oversee the development and deployment of standardized project management tools, templates and methodologies across the EPMO
28. Team Development and Mentorship
29. Lead and mentor the EPMO tram, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability
30. Provide professional development opportunities and coaching to build strong project management capabilities across the organization
31. Ensure that team members have the necessary skills and tools to manage complex projects effectively

Skills:

• Proven experience in evaluating and implementing third party PPM Tools
• Strong expertise in resource management, capacity planning and demand forecasting
• Experience with change management, particularly in the context of process and tool adoption
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Key Competencies:

• Strategic and operational thinking with a focus on driving organizational maturity and project management excellence
• Ability to analyze complex data and develop actionable insights to improve project performance
• High-level communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly to senior leadership
• Strong team leadership, mentoring and organizational development capabilities

Providence Health Plan caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence Health Plan Partners 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.

Providence Health Plan welcomes 100% remote work for applicants who reside in the following states:

• Washington
• Oregon
• California

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree Any relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8 years experience in program or project management.
• 3 years experience impacting the healthcare experience for members.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Operations Management, or a related field. Or equivalent educ/experience.
• Coursework/Training Completion of advanced-level educational program in business process improvement, project management, change and transition management. Or equivalent educ/experience.
• 3 years Experience in organization transformation.
• 7 years Experience working in or with an integrated health system; legal experience; financial accounting; change and transition management; professional consulting experience.

Salary Range by Location:

California: Humboldt: Min:$57.64, Max: $92.79

California: All Northern California - Except Humboldt: Min: $65.96, Max: $104.13

California: All Southern California - Except Bakersfield: Min: $58.79, Max: $92.82

California: Bakersfield: Min: $56.40, Max: $89.04

Oregon: Non-Portland Service Area: Min: $52.58, Max: $83.01

Oregon: Portland Service Area: Min: $56.40, Max: $89.04

Washington: Western - Except Tukwila: Min: $58.79, Max: $92.82

Washington: Southwest - Olympia, Centralia & Below: Min: $56.40, Max: $89.04

Washington: Min: $58.79, Max: $92.82

Washington: Eastern: Min: $50.19, Max: $79.23

Washington: South Eastern: Min: $52.58, Max: $83.01

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.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act."

About the Team

Providence Shared Services is a service line within Providence that provides a variety of functional and system support services for our family of organizations across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. We are focused on supporting our Mission by delivering a robust foundation of services and sharing of specialized expertise.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Requsition ID: 385226

Company: Providence Jobs

Job Category: Project Management

Job Function: Project/Product Management

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Day

Career Track: Business Professional

Department: 5018 IT ADMINISTRATION OR REGION

Address: OR Beaverton 3601 SW Murray Blvd

Work Location: Murray Business Ctr Beaverton-Beaverton

Workplace Type: Remote

Pay Range: $See posting - $See posting

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.