Providence Health & Services · 9 hours ago
Executive Director Emergency Preparedness
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$71.71/hr - $125.41/hr
8+ years expProvidence Health & Services is a comprehensive health care organization dedicated to serving diverse communities. The Executive Director of Emergency Management & Preparedness is responsible for leading the organization's emergency management strategy, ensuring operational continuity, and enhancing organizational resilience through effective governance and training initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a seasoned leader adept at partnering with executive leadership, guiding leaders, influencing geographically dispersed teams, and driving alignment across the system
Lead in the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of emergency management models, frameworks, and regulatory compliance strategies tailored to the evolving threat environment
Select, develop, and mentor Emergency Preparedness leaders and team members who will sustain and elevate systemwide emergency readiness
Create and implement a best‑in‑class emergency preparedness governance structure, policies, and procedures, including business resiliency programs
Develop and lead the Enterprise Hazard Vulnerability Assessment (HVA) process to guide strategic priorities, capital planning, and resource allocation
Establish federated support and accountability structures across key functions — such as Operations, HR, Communications, Finance, Supply Chain, and Data/Cybersecurity — to ensure cohesive emergency preparedness
Oversee quality, audit, and compliance frameworks aligned with standard emergency management models, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards
Develop and execute an enterprise-wide education, training, and testing framework to ensure organizational readiness and operational excellence
Prepare and manage capital equipment and operating budgets in collaboration with campus executives; monitor financial performance and take appropriate action in response to deviations
Develop protocols for leveraging after-action reports and lessons learned to improve planning, preparedness, and response strategies
Establish and maintain effective liaison programs with city, county, state, and federal agencies, as well as other healthcare organizations, to support coordinated emergency preparedness
Promote a culture of excellence, quality patient care, caregiver safety, and outstanding patient experience
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Public Health/Safety, Healthcare Administration, Emergency Management, Public Administration, or related field — or equivalent education/experience
8+ years of experience in emergency preparedness, business resiliency, safety, or related fields
Strong leadership capabilities with proven ability to influence across complex organizational structures
Effective change‑management skills and ability to drive transformational readiness initiatives
Knowledge of performance improvement and risk‑management principles
Strong analytical abilities with capacity to develop, evaluate, and recommend strategic solutions
Skilled in promoting teamwork, collaboration, and high levels of stakeholder satisfaction
Expertise in identifying and mitigating risk
Strong organizational planning, controlling, scheduling, and project‑management capabilities
Ability to make independent, sound decisions in dynamic environments
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including experience working with government agencies and community organizations
Preferred
Master's Degree
2+ years of healthcare industry experience
Experience supporting emergency management across multiple states and diverse geographies
Benefits
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
Company
Providence Health & Services
At Providence, our strength begins with understanding.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
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Chief Executive Officer
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