VP, Integration and Execution
The Integration & Execution leader oversees the operational alignment of programs and projects - responsible for executing to impact against the organizational strategy, setting project management standards, monitoring portfolio performance, supporting change management, planning resource allocation for efficiency, leading health plan integration post-acquisition, collaborating with cross-functional teams and National Communications to enhance employee engagement, and promoting leadership development while managing position control and facilitating change management in line with National Health Plan-s (NHP) Focused Agenda.This leader brings together enterprise stakeholders to ensure the seamless integration of the operational strategy, people, processes and systems, are fully aligned-from project intake to execution-ensuring scalability, accountability, and clarity across business functions.
- Strategic Integration & Execution
- Develop and manage the operational framework and strategic plan to execute key initiatives across functions, ensuring alignment with deliverables, goals, and objectives.
- Lead end-to-end integration efforts for newly acquired health plans, from due diligence through post-acquisition implementation.
- Develop, manage, and evolve a comprehensive integration and execution framework that connects strategy with results.
- Project & Portfolio Management
- Lead the Project Management Office (PMO), establishing enterprise-wide standards, governance, tools, and best practices.
- Monitor initiative performance across the portfolio to ensure on-time, on-budget, and in-scope delivery.
- Develop and implement planning, prioritization, and resource allocation processes to maximize impact and efficiency.
- Change Management & Organizational Readiness
- Build and implement change management strategies to ensure readiness, engagement, and adoption across the organization.
- Partner with HR, Communications, and functional leaders to support transitions tied to acquisitions, restructures, and strategic pivots.
- Strategic Communications & Thought Leadership
- Collaborate with National Communications to enhance employee engagement and promote strategic transparency across the enterprise.
- Drive internal messaging, playbooks, and town hall strategies that support organizational alignment and momentum.
- Serve as a visible thought leader on execution discipline and organizational agility.
- Leadership Development & Resource Management
- Partner with HR to embed leadership development efforts into execution and integration initiatives.
- Manage workforce planning to ensure alignment to budget, targets, structure, roles, and talent to enterprise needs.
- Promote a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and operational excellence.
- Minimum ten (10) years of experience in program/project management, strategic execution, operations, or post-merger integration-preferably in healthcare or insurance, with proven leadership in managing complex, cross-functional initiatives.
- Master-s degree in business administration, public health administration, operations, or a related field OR two (2) years of additional work experience with a bachelor-s degree.
- Bachelors degree is required.
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- Experience within large health care delivery organizations including integrated care delivery systems.
- Background in managing PMO structures in complex, matrixed environments.
- Ability to work effectively in matrixed environments, managing competing priorities and diverse stakeholder groups.
- Deep understanding of organizational development, project management methodologies (PMP, Agile, Lean), and healthcare transformation.
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills, with a track record of cross-functional influence and team development.
- Strong command of change management methodologies (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR).
- Expertise in strategic communications and executive-level reporting.
- High business acumen, with a focus on outcomes, accountability, and performance metrics.
- Comprehensive understanding of Kaiser Permanente-s mission, organizational structure, strategy, distinctive features, and value proposition.
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Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
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