Project Manager II - People Strategy and Programs

TalentAlly; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare is seeking a Project Manager II to independently lead complex, high-impact projects aligned with the People Strategy. The role requires translating workforce, culture, and talent priorities into actionable plans and measurable outcomes, with governance and cross-functional collaboration.

The position emphasizes strategic thinking, business acumen, change leadership, and executive communication, serving as a trusted partner to leaders and delivering sustainable outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5 Years progressively responsible experience leading complex, cross-functional projects with significant organizational impact.
• Experience leading strategic initiatives involving workforce effectiveness, employee engagement, culture, and leadership development.
• Experience developing executive presentations, recommendations, business cases, and communications that support organizational decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, high-impact projects across the project lifecycle, from planning through implementation and sustainment.
• Develop change management plans and communications to ensure adoption and readiness.
• Monitor progress, risks, issues, and outcomes, adjusting strategies to achieve objectives.
• Produce executive-ready presentations and reports to support decision-making and alignment.

Skills

Project management

Executive communication

Stakeholder engagement

Change leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

PMP certification

Lean Six Sigma

PgMP certification

Job description

Hours

• Shift Start Time: 8 AM
• Shift End Time: 4:30 PM
• AWS Hours Requirement: 8/40 - 8 Hour Shift
• Weekend Requirements: As Needed
• On-Call Required: No
• Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum): $44.180 - $57.000 - $63.840

The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant's years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.

What You Will Do

The Project Manager II independently leads complex, high-impact projects that advance Sharp HealthCare's People Strategy. Working within the direction and governance of assigned programs, this role translates workforce, culture, employee experience, engagement, leadership, organizational effectiveness, and talent priorities into actionable project strategies and measurable outcomes. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the Project Manager II is accountable for assigned projects from planning through implementation and sustainment. The role directs cross-functional project activities, aligns stakeholders, anticipates and mitigates risks, drives adoption, and delivers measurable outcomes that support organizational priorities. The Project Manager II serves as a trusted partner to leaders, developing executive-ready presentations, recommendations, and communications that support decision-making and organizational alignment. Success in this role requires strategic thinking, strong business acumen, change leadership, executive communication, and the ability to influence.

Success in this role requires strategic thinking, strong business acumen, change leadership, executive communication, and the ability to influence.

Required Qualifications

• 5 Years progressively responsible experience leading complex, cross-functional projects with significant organizational impact. Experience managing projects involving multiple stakeholder groups, competing priorities, organizational change, and enterprise-wide implementation.
• Experience leading strategic initiatives involving workforce effectiveness, employee engagement, employee experience, culture, leadership development, talent strategy, organizational effectiveness, or related people-focused priorities.
• Experience developing executive presentations, recommendations, business cases, and communications that support organizational decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• Experience in Human Resources, employee engagement, workforce strategy, organizational effectiveness, leadership development, talent management, or related people-focused functions.
• Experience in a complex, multi-entity healthcare system.
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) - Various-Employee provides certificate -PREFERRED
• Lean Six Sigma and DFSS Certification - Various-Employee provides certificate -PREFERRED
• PMI Program Management Professional (PgMP) - Project Management Institute -PREFERRED

Other Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in project management, business administration, communications, or related area; or 4 years experience in project coordination, project management, administration, or related area may substitute for the degree. - REQUIRED

Essential Functions

• Project Execution and Change Leadership

  Leads projects through all phases of the project lifecycle, from planning and design through implementation, stabilization, and transition.

  Evaluates organizational impacts, risks, opportunities, and stakeholder needs to develop sustainable implementation strategies.

  Develops and executes communication, engagement, readiness, and change management plans that support successful adoption and sustainment.

  Monitors project progress, milestones, risks, issues, and outcomes, adjusting strategies as needed to achieve objectives.

  Ensures project deliverables are effectively integrated into operations and achieve intended business outcomes.

• Strategic Project Leadership

  Independently leads complex, high-impact projects that advance Sharp HealthCare's People Strategy.

  Translates strategic and program objectives into clearly defined project scope, deliverables, timelines, resource requirements, success measures, and implementation plans.

  Directs cross-functional project activities and provides day-to-day direction to assigned project team members to ensure achievement of project objectives.

  Exercises independent judgment in determining project approaches, stakeholder strategies, risk mitigation plans, and implementation tactics.

  Collaborates with the People Strategy and Programs Leadership to ensure alignment with broader program goals, priorities, dependencies, and resource considerations.

• Executive Communication and Stakeholder Engagement

  Develops executive-level presentations, business cases, recommendations, reports, and communication materials that support decision-making and organizational alignment.

  Synthesizes workforce data, employee feedback, stakeholder perspectives, and organizational priorities into clear and compelling narratives.

  Facilitates discussions with leaders and stakeholders to evaluate options, build consensus, resolve issues, and advance strategic initiatives.

  Partners with Human Resources Centers of Excellence, Field HR, leaders, operational teams, and vendors to support successful implementation of People Strategy initiatives.

  Builds trusted relationships across the organization and effectively gains alignment through influence, credibility, and collaboration.

• Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement

  Applies sound judgment, critical thinking, and business knowledge to analyze and resolve complex project and organizational challenges.

  Conducts assessments of risks, alternatives, and organizational implications, developing practical recommendations and solutions.

  Uses workforce data, stakeholder insights, and organizational knowledge to inform decisions and improve outcomes.

  Develops project dashboards, reports, and performance measures to monitor progress and effectiveness.

  Identifies opportunities to improve project execution, stakeholder experience, and organizational effectiveness while contributing to project management best practices within People Strategy and Programs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strategic thinking and the ability to translate People Pillar priorities into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
• Ability to independently lead complex projects and navigate ambiguity, competing priorities, and organizational complexity.
• Strong project management, planning, implementation, and change leadership capabilities.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex information, workforce data, and stakeholder perspectives into compelling executive-level narratives and recommendations.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of workforce, culture, engagement, employee experience, leadership, and organizational effectiveness principles.
• Ability to influence decisions and gain alignment without direct authority.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class