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Performance Improvement Project Manager Jobs in Portland, OR

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Project Manager

Portland, OR · On-site +1

... performance and support strategic priorities. We are a collaborative and solutions-oriented team ... Continuous Improvement and PMO Support * Participate in process improvement initiatives and lessons ...

Darigold

Regional Continuous Improvement Manager

Portland, OR · On-site

$99K - $133K/yr

You will get the opportunity to be the hands-on project manager in a highly visible space. You will ... Possess working knowledge of common methods to define problems, identify gaps in performance ...

Deacon Construction

PROJECT MANAGER

Portland, OR · On-site

You will partner closely with your Superintendent and manage all aspects of financial performance ... improvement history. * Degree in Construction Management or a related field, or equivalent ...

Omega Morgan

Project Manager

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

$95K - $115K/yr

Monitor project performance using appropriate tools and techniques * Identify and mitigate ... Lead project meetings and post-mortem reviews to promote continuous improvement * Attend all ...

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How much do performance improvement project manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for performance improvement project manager in Portland, OR is $49.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36.97 and $57.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Performance Improvement Project Manager vs Quality Improvement Coordinator?

AspectPerformance Improvement Project ManagerQuality Improvement Coordinator
CertificationsLean, Six Sigma, PMPLean, Six Sigma, CQI
Work EnvironmentHealthcare, manufacturing, corporateHealthcare, clinical settings
Primary FocusLeading projects to enhance processes and efficiencyImplementing quality initiatives and compliance
Employer UsageOrganizations seeking process optimizationHealthcare facilities and hospitals

The Performance Improvement Project Manager and Quality Improvement Coordinator roles both focus on enhancing quality and efficiency. The Project Manager typically leads broader process improvement projects across various departments, often requiring project management certifications. In contrast, the Coordinator concentrates on implementing specific quality initiatives within healthcare settings, emphasizing compliance and clinical quality. Both roles are vital for organizational success but differ mainly in scope and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Performance Improvement Project Manager job openings in Portland, OR as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,011 per year, or $49 per hour.

Program Manager, Performance Improvement (Portland)

Adventist Health

Portland, OR • On-site

$98K - $148K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Adventist Health rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 243 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

161st of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description


Located in the metropolitan area of Sacramento, the Adventist Health corporate headquarters have been based in Roseville, California, for more than 40 years. In 2019, we unveiled our WELL-certified campus - a rejuvenating place for associates systemwide to collaborate, innovate and connect.
Adventist Health Roseville and shared service teams have access to enjoy a welcoming space designed to promote well-being and inspire your best work.
Job Summary:
Leads, facilitates, executes, coaches, consults, and educates process improvement teams. Directs organizational deployment of performance improvement, including mentoring, scorecard tracking, and reporting. Supervises personnel with discretion and independent judgment. Manages large programs with substantial budget or impact. Determines tactical approaches, resources, schedules, and goals while applying advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
  • Five years' of healthcare experience in quality, patient safety, risk management, or performance improvement: Required
  • Two years' of healthcare experience in quality, patient safety, risk management, or performance improvement.: Preferred
  • Two years' of direct leadership experience (e.g. supervising, managing, or coordinating people or teams) in healthcare or related setting: Required

Licenses/Certifications:
  • Six Sigma Black Belt and Lean Certification: Required within two years of hire
  • CCMP or Prosci certification: Required within 2 yeas of hire

Essential Functions:
  • Designs, implements, and refines measurement systems to evaluate organizational performance; performs advanced data analyses, interprets results with critical insight, and develops actionable recommendations that drive measurable improvements.
  • Guides and empowers cross-functional teams through the process improvement roadmap, setting ambitious yet achievable goals, identifying critical success factors, and facilitating changes that enhance quality, safety, and efficiency.
  • Leverages a full range of process improvement methodologies and tools (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, PDSA) to systematically identify, analyze, and prioritize opportunities that deliver sustainable outcomes.
  • Monitors team performance and group processes to ensure alignment with objectives; proactively escalates unresolved barriers to leadership and ensures timely, transparent communication across all levels of the organization.
  • Converts process improvements into quantifiable financial and operational benefits, documenting validated results, conducting post-implementation reviews, and securing alignment with operations and finance leaders on realized outcomes.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.
About Us
Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

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