Senior Director, Program Management

Kaiser Permanente • Pasadena, CA

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About The Position

The Senior Director of Program Management at Kaiser Permanente is responsible for overseeing the delivery of large-scale programs with multiple workstreams and strategic business goals. This role involves managing program outcomes from initiation to close-out, ensuring compliance with policies, and guiding teams to achieve results. The director will also engage with diverse stakeholders, manage vendor relationships, and drive continuous improvement within the organization.

Requirements

• Minimum six (6) years experience in a leadership role with direct reports.
• Minimum five (5) years experience managing operational budgets or financials.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and minimum fifteen (15) years experience in project management or a directly related field, including minimum eight (8) years program management experience OR Minimum eighteen (18) years experience in project management or a directly related field including minimum eight (8) years program management experience.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Change Management
• Negotiation skills
• Applied Data Analysis
• Financial Acumen
• Business Relationship Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Managing Diverse Relationships
• Project Management Tools
• Risk Assessment
• Quality Assurance Process
• Service Focus
• Strategic Program Management

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of large-scale programs with multiple workstreams and strategic business goals.
• Build organizational capacity and prepare high potentials for growth opportunities.
• Provide a framework for soliciting and acting on performance feedback.
• Motivate and empower teams to maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce.
• Engage strategic, cross-functional business units to champion and drive support for business plans.
• Review and modify program plans to manage scope and staffing for complex initiatives.
• Monitor, identify, and mitigate program risks and issues across multiple programs.
• Ensure adherence to policies and procedures in program activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to guide program development.
• Champion vendor performance standards and direct contract negotiations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree