Strategic Business & Operational Planning Program Manager needed in Portland, Oregon!
This position supports the Director of Strategic Planning and Business Development in all aspects of the strategic business and operational planning processes to include regional service delivery planning. Leads and manages regional business planning and development initiatives. Responsible for the creation, maintenance and reporting on the annual regional Operating Plan.Essential Functions:- Support the Director in all aspects of the strategic, business and operational planning process- Collaborate with KPNW Operating Unit Leaders in strategic planning and operational planning initiatives- Lead and manage regional business planning and development initiatives- Assess and develop feasibility studies for: new business ventures, including acquisitions and new market(s) expansion- Creates and maintains the annual regional Operating Plan- Manages the development of all quarterly operating plan reports and strategic plan updates- Manage the day-to-day strategic planning resources and databases for the regional operating divisions- Develop and coordinate analysis and business case preparation for presentation- Perform other duties as required Qualifications: Basic Qualifications:- 5 years of experience in project management, forecasting, planning or other strategic or analytical field- Bachelor´s Degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Economics, Public Health Administration or other related discipline- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of analytic techniques pertinent to facilities planning/utilization finance. This includes forecasting, sensitivity analysis, financial analysis, cost-benefit/effectiveness analysis and operations research- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of analytic techniques pertinent to planning, finance, management engineering, and medical economics, including forecasting, sensitivity analysis, and financial analysis such as NPV- Basic knowledge of advanced analytic techniques such as dynamic modeling/simulation, decision analysis, cost-benefit/effectiveness and other economic analysis, and operations research- Proven leadership skills in project management and consulting, including the following attributes: efficient, collaborative, candid, open, and results-oriented- Strong proficiency in use of current software, including spreadsheets, statistical applications, process mapping tools, project work plan tools, charts and graphs, database management, decision support, and data warehousing applications- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (1:1, peer, multi-disciplinary group, oral presentations, written documents)- Ability to facilitate project groups of up to 12 people, supporting the project leader in meeting planning, management, and maintaining good group process- Ability to manage against multiple competing priorities of customers and business process- Proven ability to determine the key business issues and develop appropriate action plans from multi-disciplinary perspectives- Develop and execute fact-based, data-driven methodologies to address strategic issues- Demonstration ability to establish clear performance expectations and results- Manage multiple projects to achieve customer expectations, on schedule and within budget- Facilitate teams or groups of key stakeholders from all levels and segments of the organization, build teams and resolve conflict- Proven ability to influence strategic change in an organization Preferred Qualifications:- Advanced degree- Experience in an integrated health care system- Experience working with capital projects- Experience in strategic, operational and facility planning strongly Salary Range:$39.89 - $54.25