Director of Strategic Programs & Change

Kaiser Permanente; Pleasanton, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Pleasanton, CA seeks a senior program director to guide multi‑unit consulting teams, align stakeholders, and drive strategic initiatives across cross‑functional tracks. You will oversee resource coordination, risk management, change management, and governance to deliver measurable outcomes in line with corporate strategy.

This role demands leadership, strong communication, and the ability to build partnerships with executive stakeholders and external vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 10+ years in consulting, project management, data analytics, or related field.
• Proven supervisory experience and ability to lead cross‑functional teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement across senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Directs team of consultants to align stakeholders and drive implementation of strategic initiatives across multiple workstreams.
• Oversees cross‑functional project management, risk monitoring, and change management activities.
• Ensures governance, performance metrics, and vendor management as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Thinking

Project Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Pleasanton, CA seeks a senior program director to guide multi‑unit consulting teams, align stakeholders, and drive strategic initiatives across cross‑functional tracks. You will oversee resource coordination, risk management, change management, and governance to deliver measurable outcomes in line with corporate strategy.

This role demands leadership, strong communication, and the ability to build partnerships with executive stakeholders and external vendors.