Project Management Consultant II

Kaiser Permanente • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

This individual level contributor is primarily responsible for adhering to a project plan, working with internal customers, third party vendors and senior management.

Requirements

• Minimum one (1) year experience working on project(s) involving the implementation of project life cycle methodologies (e.g., SDLC, process management, organizational change).
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, MIS or related field.
• Minimum two (2) years experience in project planning and coordination.
• Additional equivalent work experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Responsibilities

• Completes work assignments by applying up-to-date knowledge in subject area to meet deadlines.
• Follows procedures and policies, and applies data and resources to support projects or initiatives.
• Collaborates with others, often cross-functionally, to solve business problems.
• Supports the completion of priorities, deadlines, and expectations.
• Communicates progress and information.
• Identifies and recommends ways to address improvement opportunities when possible.
• Escalates issues or risks as appropriate.
• Pursues self-development and effective relationships with others by sharing resources, information, and knowledge.
• Listens, responds to, and seeks performance feedback.
• Acknowledges strengths and weaknesses; assesses and responds to the needs of others.
• Adapts to and learns from change, difficulties, and feedback.
• Assists with project financials by monitoring financial aspects for assigned project initiatives.
• Monitors project performance against plan under the guidance of a Senior Project Manager.
• Assists with project activities related to organizational change management.
• Follows established processes and policies including SDLC.
• Allocates resources, establishes schedules, and makes task assignments.
• Manages the work of project teams with guidance from a more senior Project Manager.
• Assists with the management of project sub-teams by ensuring assignment and tracking of tasks for team members.
• Promotes project vision and objectives with project team.
• Supports the management and proactive mitigation of project issues and risks.
• Provides ongoing support to project personnel by regularly communicating with project team members.
• Works closely with key stakeholders.
• Provides real-time updates to Project Managers regarding scheduling conflicts and budget disparities.
• Requests internal or external resources to support completion of project activities.

What This Job Offers

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