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The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking a Strategic Alignment and Racial Equity Project Manager to lead the integration of racial equity best practices in all aspects of operations and play a critical role in facilitating progress toward strategic racial equity goals through effective management and communication between leadership and various work groups with our Bureau of Community Health and Prevention (BCHAP). The Manager will work collaboratively across the Bureau and Department to helpdrive racial equity and strategic alignment improvements and progress to achieve BCHAP program responsibilities, strategies and mission, and ensure alignment with DPH strategy and priorities through collaboration. The selected candidate will be responsible for supporting the development and management of work plans and status reports, providing technical assistance, capacity building to teams, assisting in various communication and administrative tasks to support the overall success of the racial equity change process and operationalization of strategic projects, and applying a racial equity lens to work group plan, implementation, and evaluation processes. This position supports teams in the application of this framework to all aspects of the work. _Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and are not all inclusive):_ * __Manage daily operations of our core racial equity change processes including the development of strategic plans, including selection of SMART policy/procedural changes and investments that impact racial equity, identification of key stakeholders and development of outreach/engagement/retention plans, identification of key performance indicators, creation of timeline and ensuring that programs and projects are fiscally feasible and responsible. * Utilize Quality improvement principles, systems, tools, and skills needed to drive progress. Facilitate learning and feedback systems to support attainment of objectives. Develop project management and support systems that facilitate integration of strategies, improvements and tools into bureau core operations, program and policy design, and agency goals and objectives. * Collaborate with leadership and sub-groups to create, edit, and organize documents and materials essential for project advancement.  * Make recommendations to the BCHAP Director and leadership team in the development and implementation of health racial equity related policies, protocols, strategic plans, investments, goals, and priorities. * Provide guidance, coaching and technical assistance to workgroups necessary for the development and implementation of operating plans designed to develop and/or modify operating policies and procedures that will contribute to increased racial equity outcomes as well as effective project management which helps them design, implement, and/or evaluate racial equity integration efforts in areas such as effective group structures and meeting facilitation; project planning; and work group recruitment, retention, participation, and communications. * Provide guidance and support in the development, updating, and maintenance of detailed work plans to ensure alignment with project goals and timelines. * Develop and implement standards to be used in program monitoring and/or evaluation. * Monitor progress and effectiveness of program activities and partner with leadership, identify and discrepancies, and partner with leadership to develop strategies to address issues and move the work forward. * Design and manage portfolio and project dashboards to provide real-time visibility into key performance indicators and milestones. _Preferred Qualifications:_ * Knowledge of effective public health strategies that address social determinants of health, including those that address health, racial equity related to systems of oppression. * Understanding of organizational change management best practices that effectively embed racial equity, anti-racism and social justice into operating policies and procedures. * Inclusive management methods and practices. Conflict management. * Ability to set, communicate and evaluate expectations and priorities, using performance management and quality improvement frameworks, such as Plan, Do, Study, Act (PDSA), for community engagement and racial equity. * Project planning and evaluation methods and practices. Ability to lead strategic planning and evaluation processes. * Inclusive project planning, management, and evaluation methods and practices. * Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. * Ability to coordinate the efforts of others in accomplishing assigned work objectives *About the Department of Public Health:* The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is to prevent illness, injury, and premature death, to assure access to high quality public health and health care services, and to promote wellness and health equity for all people in the Commonwealth. We envision a Commonwealth in which all people enjoy optimal health. Massachusetts ranks among the healthiest of states according to comparative analyses, but we face numerous challenges, including chronic and infectious disease, substance abuse, violence, preventable hospitalizations, and health disparities. DPH coordinates programs and policies to address specific diseases and conditions and offer services to address the needs of vulnerable populations. We also develop, implement, promote, and enforce regulations and policies to assure that the conditions under which people live are most conducive to health and enable people to make healthy choices for themselves and their families. We license health professionals, healthcare facilities and a variety of businesses that impact public health. We operate the state laboratory and four public health hospitals. We monitor health status and manage vital records including births, marriages and deaths. We educate people about public health issues and work closely with local boards of health and community partners to identify and solve public health problems. More information can be found at: MA Department of Public Health _ Pre-Hire Process:_ A tax & background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Human Resources Division prior to the candidate being hired. Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website. If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the ADA Reasonable Accommodation Request Form. For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. #4 MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) five (5) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, professional internship, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below. Substitutions: I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience. II. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience. III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required experience. IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required experience. *Comprehensive Benefits* When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Job: Unclassified* *Organization: Department of Public Health *Title: *Strategic Alignment and Racial Equity Project Manager Location: Massachusetts-Boston-250 Washington Street Requisition ID: 240005IK