Director of Project Implementation

There is a place for you at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health!Highland Rivers Behavioral Health provides treatment and recovery services to individuals impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders and intellectual developmental disabilities.JOB SUMMARY:The Director of Project Implementation provides agency-wide leadership for the planning, execution, and successful operational launch of new programs, services, contracts, and grant initiatives in line with the Chief Clinical Operations Officer and the clinical program teams.

This position is responsible for developing and maintaining a standardized implementation framework that ensures alignment with organizational strategic goals, financial sustainability, regulatory requirements, and clinical service excellence.

The Director serves as a member of the Clinical Leadership Team and partners with executive leadership, program directors, medical leadership, finance, human resources, and grants management to ensure new initiatives are implemented on time, within scope, and operationally viable.

This role advises senior leadership on operational readiness, resource allocation, staffing models, timelines, and infrastructure needs related to new and expanding services.DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides leadership for agency-wide implementation of new programs, services, contracts, and grant-funded initiatives.

• Develops and maintains a standardized project governance structure, implementation methodology, and tracking systems.

• Collaborates with leadership to evaluate operational feasibility and align initiatives with strategic and financial objectives.

• Coordinates cross-functional implementation teams and assigns responsibilities to ensure timely completion of all required tasks.

• Monitors implementation progress and proactively identifies and resolves barriers to successful program launch.

• Participates in budget planning related to new program implementation and monitors resource utilization.

• Works in partnership with the Grants Department and program leadership to ensure all contractual and grant deliverables are met.

• Works with Chief Clinical Operations Officer and Grants team to lead operational readiness planning for audits, new service lines, and reviews.

• Provides regular executive-level reporting to the Chief Clinical Operations Officer.

• Establishes and monitors key performance indicators related to program launch, compliance, and operational efficiency.

• Serves as a member of the Clinical Leadership Team, contributing to organizational planning and strategic growth initiatives.

• Facilitates communication and collaboration across departments.

• Provides direct or matrixed oversight of project management or implementation support staff.

• Performs other duties as assigned.Benefits:


* Health Insurance through the State Health Benefit Plan of GA


* Flexible Benefits such as dental, vision, life, critical illness, etc...