Senior Program Manager — Strategic Project Delivery

Kaiser Permanente; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Pleasanton, CA is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager who can oversee delivery of large-scale initiatives from initiation through close-out, coordinating cross-functional teams and vendors.

The role emphasizes risk management, stakeholder alignment, budgeting, and organizational change management, with a focus on health-care programs and achieving measurable business benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years experience in a leadership role with or without direct reports.
• Minimum three (3) years experience implementing large, complex projects in a corporate, non-profit, or government environment.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and minimum eight (8) years experience in project management or a directly related field OR Minimum eleven (11) years experience in project management or a directly related field.

Responsibilities

• Creates and advocates for developmental opportunities for others; builds collaborative, cross-functional relationships.
• Oversees project plans, budgets, and resources to meet objectives and timelines.
• Manages vendor performance and contract negotiations with vendors and service providers.
• Aligns stakeholders and teams to ensure products and services meet requirements and deliver outcomes.
• Drives risk assessment, issue management, and change management across programs.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Risk Management

Vendor Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Thinking

Decision Making

Team Building

Communication

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Pleasanton, CA is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager who can oversee delivery of large-scale initiatives from initiation through close-out, coordinating cross-functional teams and vendors.

The role emphasizes risk management, stakeholder alignment, budgeting, and organizational change management, with a focus on health-care programs and achieving measurable business benefits.