NOTE: This is a 6-8 month TEMPORARY position.

Job Summary:
Manages small projects or components of larger projects with oversight from more senior project managers. Leads the work of project team members with guidance from more senior project members by requesting internal and/or external resources. Supports the management and proactive mitigation of project risks by assisting in the analysis/resolution of trigger events. Provides support to project personnel by regularly communicating with project team members and working closely with key stakeholders.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Pursues effective relationships with others by sharing resources, information, and knowledge with coworkers and members. Listens to, addresses, and seeks performance feedback. Pursues self-development; acknowledges strengths and weaknesses based on career goals and takes appropriate development action to leverage / improve them. Adapts to and learns from change, challenges, and feedback; demonstrates flexibility in approaches to work. Assesses and responds to the needs of others to support a business outcome.
• 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 with limited guidance and/or sponsorship. Collaborates with others to solve business problems; escalates issues or risks as appropriate; communicates progress and information. Supports the completion of priorities, deadlines, and expectations. Identifies and speaks up for ways to address improvement opportunities.
• Manages small projects or components of larger projects with oversight from more senior project managers. Develop and executes project plans independently or under the direction of others. Assists with project financials by monitoring financial aspects for assigned project initiatives. Monitors project performance (e.g., on time, on budget, within scope, and with quality) against plan under the guidance of from more senior project managers. Assists with project activities related to organizational change management (e.g., development and execution of user adoption, implementation, and training plans) as defined by the project. Allocates resources, establishes schedules, and makes task assignments.
• Leads the work of project team members with guidance from more senior project managers. Requests internal or external resources to support completion of project activities and changes in schedule, scope, and budget. Promotes project vision and objectives with project team.
• Supports the management and proactive mitigation of project issues and risks by assisting in the analysis and resolution of trigger events.
• Supports policy and procedure adherence of project plans by following KP, departmental, and/or business line policies and procedures.
• Provides ongoing support to project personnel by regularly communicating with project team members to ensure schedule data and changes are accurately interpreted and accounted for. Works closely with key stakeholders. Provides real-time updates to project managers regarding scheduling conflicts and budget disparities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (Core)

• Ambiguity/Uncertainty Management
• Attention to Detail
• Business Knowledge
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Cross-Group Collaboration
• Decision Making
• Dependability
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Support
• Drives Results
• Facilitation Skills
• Health Care Industry
• Influencing Others
• Integrity
• Learning Agility
• Organizational Savvy
• Problem Solving
• Short- and Long-term Learning & Recall
• Teamwork
• Topic-Specific Communication

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (Functional)

• Applied Data Analysis
• Financial Acumen
• Quality Assurance Process
• Service Focus

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university OR Minimum three (3) years experience in project management or a directly related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year of experience working in workforce strategy and design.
• One (1) year of experience in research project management.

Primary Location: California,Walnut Creek,Walnut Creek Hospital
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri *Expected length of employment up to 3 months
Working Hours Start: 08:30 AM
Working Hours End: 05:00 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Temporary
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-NCAL-09|NUE|Non Union Employee
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Walnut Creek Hospital - Medical Office Administration - 0206
Pay Range: $84300 - $109010 / year Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.
Travel: No
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.