Principal Project Management Consultant

Kaiser Permanente; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Pleasanton, CA seeks a senior program leader to orchestrate large, enterprise-wide IT initiatives ($15-50 Million). You will align business, IT, and vendor teams, drive disciplined execution, and translate strategic needs into scalable solutions across markets.

The role emphasizes governance, SPL, and a deep understanding of Kaiser IT processes. As a senior-level professional, you will budget management, guide cross-functional teams, monitor delivery, manage risks, and

Qualifications

• Lead enterprise-wide programs with multi-market scope and budgets $15-50M.
• Create program management methodologies and governance structures.
• Translate business needs into scalable IT solutions and roadmaps.
• Experience applying Rules of Flow and Theory of Constraints to throughput.
• Support governance bodies and structure programs for effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of multiple work streams across IT infrastructure and operations.
• Develop and update procedures; gain cross-functional support and resources.
• Translate business strategy into actionable requirements and measurements.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, and scope; manage risks and contingencies.
• Lead cross-functional teams and communicate with executives and vendors.

Skills

Enterprise program leadership

Strategic thinking

Budget management

Governance facilitation

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor management

Change management

Rules of Flow / TOC knowledge

SPL familiarity

Communication with executives

Business-IT alignment

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lead large, enterprise-wide, cross-functional programs ($15-50 Million) with complex scope and high transformational impact. Drive strategic initiatives across markets, translating business needs into scalable IT solutions by aligning business, IT, and vendor teams. Build strong partnerships with senior IT, business, physician, and financial leaders to accelerate delivery through disciplined execution and continuous improvement. Preferred: strong knowledge of Kaiser IT and business processes and the ability to navigate enterprise structures; experience applying Rules of Flow and/or Theory of Constraints to improve throughput; Applying Strategic Project Leadership (SPL), and experience supporting governance bodies and structuring programs for effectiveness.

Job Summary

This senior level employee is primarily responsible for determining program budgets, creating project management methodology based on expertise, managing overall pursuits and projects, leading departmental or cross-functional teams.

Essential Responsibilities

• Drives the execution of multiple work streams by identifying customer and operational needs; developing and updating new procedures and policies; gaining cross‑functional support for objectives and priorities; translating business strategy into actionable business requirements; obtaining and distributing resources; setting standards and measuring progress; removing obstacles that impact performance; guiding performance and developing contingency plans accordingly; solving highly complex issues; and influencing the completion of project tasks by others.
• Practices self‑leadership and promotes learning in others by soliciting and acting on performance feedback; building collaborative, cross‑functional relationships; communicating information and providing advice to drive projects forward; adapting to competing demands and new responsibilities; providing feedback to others, including upward feedback to leadership; influencing, mentoring, and coaching team members; fostering open dialogue amongst team members; evaluating and responding to the strengths and weaknesses of self and unit members; and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback.
• Oversees the delivery of IT infrastructure and operations capabilities for large‑scale programs for assigned business initiatives from planning to completion.
• Analyzes, integrates, and manages complex project/program plans which include scope, status, schedules, and resource forecasts.
• Manages and monitors the program financials of large and complex projects/programs.
• Monitors overall program performance (e.g., on time, on budget, within scope, up to quality standards) against plan and makes adjustments as needed.
• Oversees project/program activities related to organizational change management (e.g., development and execution of user adoption, implementation, and training plans) as defined by the project.
• Promotes, refines, and oversees adherence to established processes and policies (e.g. SDLC including domain standards, Kaiser standards).
• Assists in the establishment and management of proper project management practices in regard to allocation of resources, schedules and task assignments.
• Drives the completion of the work of multiple program teams.
• Evaluates internal and/or external resources and provides feedback on team composition based on the alignment of team member skills and project/program demands.
• Creates and communicates a clear vision of project/program goals and objectives to the team.
• Delivers individual performance feedback to team members.
• Manages, monitors and mitigates risks across multiple, interdependent projects or programs by analyzing and identifying trigger events.
• Monitors the compliance of project/program plans by ensuring team members follow policies and procedures.
• Ensures the alignment, buy‑in, engagement and support of diverse project stakeholders by building and maintaining relationships as well as communicating appropriately with internal customers, third‑party vendors, and business leadership.
• Ensures success of project by identifying and working closely with the right stakeholders based on their level of influence and decision making.
• Determines program goals, influences the prioritization of deliverables, coordinates all business processes (e.g. project change management, communication) and facilitates decisions necessary for program delivery by partnering with program sponsors and/or review boards.
• Communicates tough issues to stakeholders and keeps an independent opinion.
• Reviews vendor performance to provide direction for service improvements or revisions to strategy.
• Facilitates contract negotiations with service vendors, and reviews and resolves issues with vendor invoices.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (Core)

• Ambiguity/Uncertainty Management
• Attention to Detail
• Business Knowledge
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Cross-Group Collaboration
• Decision Making
• Dependability
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Support
• Drives Results
• Facilitation Skills
• Health Care Industry
• Influencing Others
• Integrity
• Learning Agility
• Organizational Savvy
• Problem Solving
• Short- and Long-term Learning & Recall
• Teamwork
• Topic-Specific Communication

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (Functional)

• Analytical Skills
• Business Acumen
• Business Planning
• Business Process Improvement
• Client Focus
• Conflict Resolution
• Cross Department Coordination
• Debugging and Troubleshooting
• Delegation
• Demonstrating Personal Flexibility
• Financial Acumen
• Getting Work Done Through Others
• Innovative Mindset
• Key Performance Indicators
• MS Project
• Managing Diverse Relationships
• Mentoring and Coaching
• Microsoft Office
• Negotiation
• Organizational Skills
• Prioritization etc.