Manager Community Health Operations & Strategic Initiatives

Location Address:
8120 Constitution Place NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110-7654

Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $72,134.40Maximum Offer $110,136.00Now Hiring: Manager Community Health Operations & Strategic Initiatives

Summary:

Under general supervision, build and contribute to impactful initiatives that connect with third-party partners, strengthen operations, support procedural and compliance standards, manage contracts, and help identify and onboard strategic initiatives that advance Community Health.


In this role, you will provide operational oversight and direct leadership to Peer Supervisors, while fostering a supportive, high-engagement environment for Peer staff. You will conduct in-person site visits across Presbyterian locations, lead routine huddles and touchpoints, and help drive a culture of connection, growth, and collaboration.Type of Opportunity: Full timeJob Exempt: YesJob is based: Presbyterian Kaseman - 8120Work Shift: Days (United States of America)

Responsibilities:

The Manager Community Health Operations and Strategic Initiatives reports to the Director of Community & Clinical Linkages and plays a key part in shaping and strengthening Community Health's Peer Support Program-an enterprise-wide initiative focused on early engagement and meaningful support for patients navigating alcohol- and substance-related challenges.

Candidates with knowledge of Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT), the role and scope of Peer Support Specialists, and the recovery process are strongly preferred. Experience in healthcare or emergency department settings is also valuable.

The ideal candidate understands how stigma can impact care and recovery and brings a strengths-based, person-centered approach to both patient interactions and team leadership. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes while supporting a dedicated team committed to community well-being.

What You Will Do

• Lead the implementation of Community Action Plans to support key program goals
• Partner with grants management, compliance, and contracting teams to ensure all federal regulations are met in contracting and grant reporting
• Identify, manage, and onboard strategic initiatives that advance Community Health priorities
• Develop and oversee program budgets to ensure financial and operational targets are achieved
• Create and refine internal processes that strengthen Community Health operations and program delivery
• Guide staff and program contractors to ensure clear understanding and adherence to federal requirements
• Prepare required federal program reports and contribute to reporting for community partners and Presbyterian leadership
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, government entities, and community organizations
• Gather and analyze data, track metrics, and coordinate documentation and reporting for key initiatives
• Support evaluation efforts and continuous improvement of programs and initiatives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required, with five to eight years of experience in business, administration, or operations
• Master's degree in Business, Management, Administration, Public Health, or a related field preferred
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with a proven track record of delivering results in a complex, matrixed environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and effectively
• Excellent interpersonal and team-building skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse groups

All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.

Wellness
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Why work at Presbyterian?
As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

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