Recognized content expert in area relevant to the work of the department. Oversees project work and staff on work related to area of expertise. Responsible for providing relevant content expertise to project leads and staff in support of project work. Builds and maintains key relationships with clients and departmental staff as appropriate. Acts as thought partner to project managers and provides expert advice on specific area of expertise. Provides delivery of high quality and cost-effective consulting services/products to issues of key organizational importance.

Essential Functions:

- Effectively leads project team on work related to specific area of expertise. 
- Serves as a content expert for responsible area of expertise. 
- Provides assistance and advice to others in support of project work. 
- May provide expert consultation to multiple projects at any given time.
- Effectively interfaces with clients to reach mutually acceptable agreements around project scope, objectives, deliverables, timeframes, and outcomes. 
- Effectively facilitates interactions with clients and stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.
- Provides leadership and direction in accordance with the overall strategic direction of the department and organization.
- Develops clear project plan that allows teams to achieve desired outcomes. 
- Monitors plan on an ongoing basis and proactively adjusts, as necessary, to resolve barriers and/or issues. 
- Proactively identifies links between specialty work and broader organizational priorities and goals. 
- Identifies areas where specialty expertise may enhance work of department. 
- Effectively recognizes opportunities to enhance project work and/or achieve desired objectives by collaborating with staff outside their area of expertise and acts accordingly.
- Contributes to a team environment that encourages collaboration, supports receiving and providing feedback and encourages participation from all levels of staff. 
- Adapts management style as appropriate to meet needs of a particular situation or team resulting in optimal performance.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience
- Minimum
five (5) years of experience in a directly related field.


Education
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, operations research, public health, health administration or other related field OR four (4) years of experience in a directly related field.
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
- N/A
 
Additional Requirements:

- Experience in managing project staff including administration of departmental policies and guidelines, project based performance reviews and coaching.
- Demonstrated expertise in a field of relevant to the work of the department.
- Demonstrated ability to determine the key business issues and develop appropriate action plans from multi-disciplinary perspectives.
- Demonstrated ability to lead professionals through influence and collaboration.
- Knowledge of computer applications and knowledge of data systems.
- Proven leadership skills in a matrix management environment that includes influencing, efficiency, collaboration, candor, and openness with a focus on results orientation.
- Demonstrates ability to work with various partners including Medical Group and/or Labor Partners.
- Demonstrated understanding and general knowledge of healthcare industry and health policy trends.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
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- Master's degree in business administration, economics, operations research, public health, health administration or other related field OR six (6) years of experience in a directly related field preferred.
- Knowledge of the operations and/or business of Kaiser Permanente preferred.