Executive Director Emergency Preparedness

Description

Calling all Esteemed Leaders! Are you an emergency management expert who thrives in high stakes environments? Do you excel at leading multidisciplinary teams, shaping systemwide readiness, and building resilient organizations prepared for today's rapidly evolving threat landscape? If you have a passion for safeguarding caregivers, patients, and communities - this critical leadership opportunity awaits you.

The Executive Director, Emergency Management & Preparedness holds primary responsibility for the overall leadership, strategy, and operational management of the System's emergency management and preparedness functions. This includes the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of a comprehensive enterprise wide emergency management and disaster readiness plan. This leader brings deep, handson experience in emergency and disaster operations and applies that expertise to strategic oversight and daily execution at the system level for Providence Shared Services.

The role is integral to ensuring organizational resilience, regulatory compliance, operational continuity, and the safety of caregivers and the communities we serve.

• 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.

• Education
• Bachelor's Degree in Public Health/Safety, Healthcare Administration, Emergency Management, Public Administration, or related field – or equivalent education/experience.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Experience
• 8+ years of experience in emergency preparedness, business resiliency, safety, or related fields.
• 2+ years of healthcare industry experience preferred.
• Experience supporting emergency management across multiple states and diverse geographies preferred.
• Leadership & Technical Skills
• 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,…