Executive Director Emergency Preparedness - Portland, OR (Ministry focused)

Providence is calling for an innovative Executive Director, Emergency Management to lead and modernize emergency management for hospitals and clinics in the Providence system. This executive provides strategy, oversight, and leadership for the emergency management programs at all Providence hospitals and clinics and is accountable for ensuring each hospital and clinic is ready to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies of any scale. T his leader integrates all components of emergency management and resiliency into a single, innovative operational approach .

We are looking for a forward-thinking leader who will challenge the status quo and redefine what modern hospital and clinic emergency management looks like. As the System leader for hospital and clinic emergency management, you will lead the hospital and clinic emergency management teams across our ministries and unite them into one high-performing program. This is an opportunity to reimagine how a large health system prepares its hospitals and clinics for emergencies . This includes standardization across hospital and clinic programs, modernize the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) with automation and new tools, use data to strengthen hazard vulnerability assessments, and build a one-team culture among hospital and clinic emergency managers across the System.

W h at You'll Do

Provide executive leadership and oversight for the emergency management programs at all Providence hospitals and clinics, serving as the System's leader for hospital emergency management.

Champion innovation across hospital and clinic emergency management, challenging traditional approaches and introducing new, resource-conscious ways to mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from incidents.

Translate the enterprise Emergency Management strategy into a multi-year roadmap and plans that reflect the specific needs of hospital and clinic programs.

Lead hospital and clinic Emergency Management teams through a defined reporting structure, with accountability for the work delivered in each ministry and progress on strategic plans and projects.

Standardize shared processes across every hospital and clinic so hospital, clinic, and regional emergency managers can be cross-trained to support one another.

Modernize HICS and its processes, using automation and new tools to make hospital and clinic incident response more efficient and more useful to leadership.

Use data and analytics to modernize hospital and clinic hazard vulnerability assessments, identify mitigation opportunities, and innovate how risk planning informs priorities.

Coordinate regional support and coverage across hospitals and clinics during incidents and ensure timely, decision-ready information flows to enterprise and system leadership.

Ensure all hospital and clinic programs maintain regulatory, accreditation, and survey readiness.

Lead training, exercise, and after-action review programs across hospitals and clinics, turning lessons learned into tracked corrective actions that drive strategy, standardization, and innovation.

Present hospital and clinic program performance, risk, and readiness reporting to Emergency Management and enterprise leadership.

Build strategic relationships with federal, state, and local agencies, healthcare coalitions, and industry peers.

Build a diverse, high-performing team, develop the leadership bench, and create an inclusive environment where caregivers grow.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Emergency Management, Public Health/Safety, Healthcare Administration, Information Systems, Business, or related field. Or equivalent education/experience.

12 or more years of related experience in emergency management, business continuity, disaster recovery, or crisis management.

10 or more years of experience leading leaders and multiple functions in a complex, geographically distributed organization.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in Emergency Management, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field.

Healthcare or health system emergency management leadership with responsibility for patient safety and continuity during large-scale events.

Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional (CHEP).

Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt) or IHI Improvement Advisor.

Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), or Program Management Professional (PgMP).

Prosci Change Management Certification or Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP).

Power BI Data Analyst Associate, Tableau certification, or comparable data analytics credential.

What You'll Bring

Deep expertise in hospital and clinic emergency management across mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery, with a track record of leading emergency management programs across multiple hospitals and clinics.

Strong working knowledge of HICS in a multi-site hospital and clinic environment.

Expert knowledge of the CMS Emergency Preparedness Rule, Joint Commission, DNV, NFPA, and state requirements that apply to hospitals and clinics.

An innovator's mindset, with a proven track record of challenging traditional practices, leading modernization efforts, and delivering creative, resource-conscious solutions.

Strong data and analytics skills, with a passion for using technology and automation to modernize programs, set priorities, and guide decisions.

Executive presence and the ability to lead through influence with leaders, clinicians, and external agencies.

Decisive judgment under pressure, including making sound decisions with incomplete information.

Ready to Shape the Future of Healthcare?

If you are an emergency preparedness leader with experience in disaster operations, business resiliency, regulatory compliance, and enterprise leadership, we encourage you to apply and help strengthen emergency readiness across Providence.

The full pay range is listed in accordance with applicable law. Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, organizational compensation alignment, and the approved hiring department budget for the position. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation and benefits.

At Providence we believe in the importance of human connection and the impact of in-person collaboration towards team cohesion and caregiver engagement. Further, we want our leaders to live in or near the communities we serve. Therefore, leaders applying for this role will be required to work a hybrid schedule, which consists of four days onsite, one day remote and live within a reasonable commuting distance to the ministry or service area they support and lead.

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.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts 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 .