Strategic Project Manager in Klamath Falls, Oregon at KLAMATH BASIN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Job Title: Strategic Project Manager

Join KBBH and Lead a Transformation That Will Shape Behavioral Healthcare for Years to Come

We're seeking a Strategic Project Manager to lead one of the most significant operational initiatives in our organization's history: the implementation of a new enterprise Electronic Health Record (EHR) system as part of a multi-year transformation effort. This position was created through technology funding provided by the Rural Health Transformation Grant and is funded through September 2027. The initial focus of the role will be leading the successful implementation of our new EHR platform.

Importantly, this is not a temporary project position.

As the implementation phase concludes, the role is expected to continue as a strategic leadership resource supporting organizational priorities identified within KBBH's long-range strategic plan. For the right candidate, this represents an opportunity to build lasting impact while helping shape the future direction of KBBH.

WHAT IS GREAT ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

Vision: Sharing the power of mental wellbeing

Mission: Providing compassionate care throughout our community

This role offers a rare opportunity to influence the future of an organization while helping improve access to behavioral healthcare throughout Southern Oregon.

A Strategic Role With Long-Term Impact

Pay & Benefits

$64,691 - $80,863 DOE

KBBH pays up to 92% of insurance premiums for employees and their families.

Benefits Include:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 8% Employer Match
• 15 Paid Vacation Days (increases with tenure)
• Accrued Wellness Days
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Employee Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Scholarship Program
• Certified Student Loan Forgiveness Work Location

What Success Looks Like in This Role

During your first 12 to 24 months, success will be measured by your ability to:

Lead a Successful EHR Transformation

• Develop and execute a comprehensiveimplementationroadmap that keeps the project on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational goals.
• Establish strong project governance structures that support effective decision-making and accountability.
• Build productive partnerships between leadership, vendors, clinical teams, operational departments, and stakeholders.
• Proactively identify project risks and develop solutions before they impact outcomes.

Drive Organizational Adoption

• Create confidence and engagement throughout the organization during a period ofsignificant change.
• Support training, communication, and readiness efforts that help employees successfully adopt new workflows and technology.
• Foster alignment among teams with diverse priorities and perspectives.
• Help leaders navigate change whilemaintainingfocus on client care and operational excellence.

Ensure Accountability and Compliance

• Maintain clear project documentation, reporting processes, milestone tracking, and decision logs.
• Monitor grant requirements, project expenditures, deliverables, and reporting obligations.
• Ensure project activitiesremaincompliant, audit-ready, and appropriately documented.

Build Long-Term Organizational Capacity

• Strengthen project management practices across the agency.
• Introduce sustainable tools, processes, and governance models thatremainvaluable long after implementation is complete.
• PositionKBBH for future strategic initiatives and organizational growth.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver complex projects using established project management methodologies and best practices.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment whilemaintainingexceptional attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate strategic goals into actionable plans and measurable results.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills, including the ability to influence without direct authority, build consensus, navigate competing interests, and drive accountability across teams.
• Advanced written communication and technical writing skills, with the ability to prepare clear, concise, and impactful project documentation and executive communications.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment,maintainconfidentiality, and build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of healthcare operations, clinical workflows, and behavioral health service delivery.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, Project Management, ora relatedfield;Master'sdegree preferred.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in project management ora relatedfield.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Experience preparing reports and presentations for executive leadership.
• Experience leading large-scale technology, EHR, ERP, or operational transformation initiatives.

The Ideal Candidate

You'll thrive in this role if you:

• Bring structure to complex and evolving projects.
• Build credibility quickly with leaders, staff, and external partners.
• Remain calm andsolutions-focusedunder pressure.
• Easily connect strategic goals with day-to-day execution.
• Create clarity when others see ambiguity.
• Communicate with confidence, humility, and transparency.
• Enjoy helping organizations navigate meaningful change.
• Findpurposein work that improves access to care and strengthens communities.

Interview Process

We respect your time and aim to provide a transparent hiring experience.

Step 1: Applications are reviewed following submission.

Step 2: Qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an initial phone screening.

Step 3: Selected candidates will advance to interviews with key stakeholders and leadership team members.

All applicants will receive communication regarding their status in the process.

Ready to Apply?

If you're energized by transformational work, excited by complex challenges, and motivated by the opportunity to improve healthcare delivery for an entire organization and community, we'd love to hear from you.

Submit your application today and help lead one of the most important strategic initiatives in KBBH's future.

Other Considerations

Klamath Basin Behavioral Health celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational need.