Senior Operations Manager

Multnomah County

. Champion racial justice and equity within early childhood programs and systems at Multnomah County and in the community .

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $109,558 - $164,337 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced knowledge of equity, inclusion, and trauma-informed practices while effectively managing budgets and contracts in early childhood programs. Proven ability to lead diverse teams and develop operational systems that prioritize marginalized communities.

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Program ManagementBudget ManagementEquity And Inclusion ExpertiseSupervision Of Diverse TeamsTechnology System Management

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Hard Skills

Budget DevelopmentContract ManagementPolicy DevelopmentOperational Systems ImprovementProject PlanningChange ManagementCompliance MonitoringParticipatory ManagementResource AllocationExpenditure Monitoring

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCoachingCulturally Responsive CommunicationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Operational IT SolutionsBudgeting SoftwareContract Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Racial JusticeEquityImplicit BiasInstitutional RacismSystemic OppressionTrauma-Informed PracticesMarginalized CommunitiesPublic Sector BudgetingChild Care ProvidersCommunity Feedback

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Champion racial justice and equity within early childhood programs and systems at Multnomah County and in the community
Provide support and oversight to the Budgets & Contracts and Application & Enrollment teams
Develop, implement, and improve operational systems for budgets, contracts, and the preschool application process
Support development of the Division budget
Support and oversee launch of major operational IT solutions
Provide leadership to ensure families have a positive application experience
Collaborate with the Leadership Team to align efforts and respond to evolving issues
Build and maintain systems, policies, and procedures supporting racial justice and equity
Lead strategic planning, set operational goals, and monitor compliance for Preschool for All
Develop solutions prioritizing Black, Brown, Indigenous, and other families of color
Develop policies, procedures, business practices, and change-management systems informed by community and provider feedback
Coordinate partnerships and projects with the State to align programs and funding
Directly supervise the Budget & Contracting Supervisor and Application & Enrollment Supervisor
Manage schedules, assignments, performance evaluations, coaching, discipline, recruitment, hiring, and onboarding
Promote a culturally responsive, trauma-informed workplace culture
Advise on complex concerns, prioritize work, and provide professional development opportunities
Oversee Division budget development, forecasting, resource allocation, grants, partner funding, and contract management
Author Program Offers during annual budget cycles and monitor expenditures for County, State, and Federal compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study, or equivalent education and/or practical experience
Five (5) + years of increasingly responsible program management experience including supervision and budget management
Must pass a criminal background check
Advanced knowledge of equity, inclusion, implicit bias, institutional racism, and systemic oppression
Experience building or changing processes, policies, and/or procedures using knowledge of institutional racism and systemic oppression
Knowledge of cultures, customs, and social experiences of marginalized communities, especially Black and Indigenous child care providers and families and families and providers of color
Experience leading public sector budgeting and contract processes and management
Experience with technology system management
Knowledge of trauma-informed practices that actively resist retraumatization
Experience using a participatory management style
Experience supervising and leading diverse teams
Experience planning and leading complex projects, programs, and/or initiatives
Comfort with change
Must submit a completed online application and/or resume and a cover letter
Employees who telework must reside in Oregon or Washington

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid telework designation
Generous benefits package
Veterans’ preference for qualifying veterans
Reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Salaried management position not eligible for overtime pay