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USD 102,000–130,000 per year

Director of Health Center Operations

United States·BostonFull Time - Non-Unionexecutive

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About Us Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts (PPLM) is the state’s leading provider of sexual and reproductive health care, nationally recognized for education and research.

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About Us

Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts (PPLM) is the state’s leading provider of sexual and reproductive health care, nationally recognized for education and research. Our mission: ensure everyone in Massachusetts has access to compassionate, judgment-free care and education. We operate four health centers and offer telehealth statewide as part of a network of 600 Planned Parenthood affiliates nationwide.

About the Role

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Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts (PPLM) is seeking a Director of Health Center Operations to provide strategic and operational leadership across our health center network. This role is responsible for ensuring consistent, effective, and patient-centered operations across all sites while advancing organizational goals related to patient access, quality, experience, workforce engagement, operational excellence, and financial sustainability.

The Director will partner closely with Health Center Managers, clinical leaders, and executive leadership to establish operational standards, drive performance improvement, develop leaders, and support the delivery of equitable, high-quality care. This is a highly visible leadership role requiring regular onsite engagement with managers and staff across Massachusetts.

Lead, coach, and develop Health Center Managers and operational leaders.

Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and exceptional patient service.

Support leadership development, succession planning, employee engagement, and talent retention.

Partner with Human Resources on recruitment, performance management, and employee development initiatives.

Promote an inclusive, respectful, and mission-driven workplace.

Provide operational oversight for all PPLM health centers.

Develop and implement standardized workflows, systems, policies, and operational best practices.

Monitor and improve performance related to patient access, scheduling, patient flow, productivity, and operational efficiency.

Use data, dashboards, and operational metrics to identify opportunities, address challenges, and drive results.

Lead regular performance reviews and continuous improvement efforts across locations.

Oversee centralized medical records operations and collaborate with support departments including Facilities, IT, and Purchasing.

Partner with clinical leadership to support safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.

Lead initiatives to improve patient satisfaction, access, and operational responsiveness.

Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, accreditation, and organizational requirements.

Oversee operational risk management, complaint resolution, and corrective action planning.

Monitor and report operational performance and quality outcomes.

Lead the implementation of new services, technologies, and operational initiatives.

Identify opportunities to improve access, efficiency, and organizational effectiveness.

Support organizational change management and cross-functional collaboration.

Partner with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen community access to care and operational performance.

Oversee operational components of grants and funded healthcare programs.

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Public Health, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Eight (8) or more years of progressively responsible healthcare operations leadership experience.

Experience leading multiple ambulatory care sites or similarly complex healthcare operations.

Demonstrated success improving operational performance, patient access, patient experience, employee engagement, quality outcomes, and financial performance.

Experience managing budgets, operational resources, and performance metrics.

Strong leadership, communication, relationship-building, and change management skills.

Ability to analyze operational and financial data to support decision-making.

Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout Massachusetts.

Commitment to PPLM's mission and values.

Nice to Have

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Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, or a related field.

Experience with patient experience measurement tools such as Press Ganey.

Experience with Lean, continuous improvement, operational excellence, or related methodologies.

Experience managing grants and healthcare reimbursement programs.

Why Join Us?

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match

• Life and Disability Insurance

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Commuter Benefits

• A mission-driven workplace that values equity, inclusion, and belonging

PPLM is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to creating a workplace where all people are honored, respected, and valued. We believe our organization is stronger when individuals with different experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds come together in service of a shared mission.

Our workplace values guide how we work with one another:

We Tend to the Team
We Honor and Respect All People
We Jump In
We Try and We Learn
We Care for Our Business
We Return to Our Mission

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage individuals whose experiences, perspectives, and skills can help us better serve our communities to apply.

Employment and advancement at PPLM are based on qualifications, performance, and organizational needs, without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law.

PPLM is committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the application and interview process.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job

Boston, United States

On-site at the office

Who can apply

About this job

Pay per year: $102,000–$130,000 a year; 70% above the $68,100 median for Other jobs on Jobera (138,593 salaries).
Who can apply: United States
Posted: 119 days ago
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