Project Manager, Senior

The expected pay range is based on many factors such as geography, experience, education, and the market.  The range is subject to change. 

We are currently hiring a Project Manager, Senior to join our team! 

Must reside in California - Remote position. 

What You Will Be Doing:

Under limited supervision, the Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing large and/or complex projects, and providing leadership to less senior PMO staff.

• Defines project objectives, scope and success measures in collaboration with Director and/or project sponsor. 
• Develops and maintains project documents, including charters, budgets and plans. 
• Proactively manages project activities; takes timely and effective action as required. 
• Identifies, secures and manages internal and external project resources.
• Provides training and guidance, assigns and prioritizes work, and reviews work of less senior PMO staff. 
• Conducts and communicates project post mortems, including the identification of successes and areas for improvement; incorporates into future projects. 
• Assists in the development, implementation and maintenance of best practice policies, procedures, standards and other tools; facilitates use and understanding among stakeholders.
• Participates in the development and implementation of department strategies and business plans.

What You Bring:

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Required

• Produces work that is accurate and complete.
• Produces the appropriate amount of work.
• Actively learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures to learn.
• Rebounds from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
• Knows the most effective and efficient process to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Expert knowledge of and ability to apply the principles and best practices of project management, including but not limited to: project lifecycle, scope definition and management, planning and scheduling, monitoring, communication cycles, project team and risk management.
• Strong skills in budget development and management, with demonstrated ability to bring multiple projects in on time and on budget.
• Time management and organizational skills. Uses time effectively and efficiently. Values time. Concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities. Can attend to a broader range of activities.  Meets deadlines.
• Strong leadership skills, including but not limited to the ability to influence without authority, establish direction, build alliances and relationships, maintain diverse effective teams, and motivate others.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with ability to determine key issues, develop effective actions plans and implement to successful conclusion.
• Strong coaching/counseling skills, with the ability to function as a mentor to project team members.
• Interpersonal skills - interacts effectively with individuals both inside and outside of HPSJ; relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate professionally to diverse individuals and groups inside and outside of HPSJ. Includes presentations, with ability to tailor presentations to a specific audience.
• Commitment to and ability to facilitate the adoption of HPSJ’s strategy, vision, mission and values.
• Strong knowledge of change management theory and ability to implement and manage effectively.
• Assists in the development of a selected project methodology.
• Advanced skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and project management software.
• Ability to speak and be understood in English.
• Ability to handle confidential information with appropriate discretion.

Preferred

What You Have:

Education and Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree; and
• At least six years as a project manager; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Preferred

• Master’s Degree
• Experience in project management in healthcare and/or managed care and/or Medi-Cal/Medicaid

Licenses, Certifications

Required

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Preferred

None

What You Will Get:

 HPSJ Perks:

• Competitive salary
• Robust and affordable health/dental/vision (90% paid medical for employees and 100% paid dental/vision for employees) with choices in providers
• Generous paid time off (starting at 3 weeks of PTO, 4 paid floating holidays including employee’s birthday, and 9 paid holidays)
• CalPERS retirement pension program, automatic employer-paid retirements contributions, in addition to voluntary defined contribution plan
• Two flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Employer-Paid Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employer-Paid Disability Insurance
• Employer-Paid Life Assistance Program
• Health Advocacy
• Supplemental medical, legal, identity theft protection
• Access to exclusive discount mall
• Education and training reimbursement in addition to employer-paid elective learning courses.
• A chance to work for an organization that is mission-driven – our members and community are at the core of everything we do.
• A shorter commute ­– if you’re commuting from the Central Valley to the Bay Area.
• Visibility and variety – you have a chance to work with people at all levels of the organization, and work on diverse projects. 

Our Vision:

Continuously improve the health of our community.

Our Mission:

We provide healthcare value and advance wellness through community partnerships.

We are an equal opportunity employer and diversity is one of our core values. We believe that differences including race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and other characteristics, will help us create a strong organization that is sensitive to the needs of those we serve. Employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and merit.

 HPSJ provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination based on color, race, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin (including language use) or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, political affiliation or any other characteristic made unlawful by applicable Federal, State or local laws. It also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has these characteristics, or is associated with anyone who has or is perceived to have these characteristics. 

 Important Notice: This job description is not a contract between HPSJ and the employee performing the job. The duties listed in the job description may be changed at the discretion of HPSJ, and HPSJ may request the employee to perform duties that are not listed on the job description.