Full-time · Hybrid

Principal Project Management Consultant

This is a high-impact leadership role within Kaiser Permanente's IT division, focusing on the execution of mission-critical strategic initiatives. It combines the rigor of project management with the high-level influence of internal consulting. It is an ideal opportunity for a professional who thrives on solving complex organizational puzzles in a healthcare context.

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Hiring company

Kaiser Permanente

Pleasanton, California, United States · Posted 28 April 2026

The role

Overview

This is a high-impact leadership role within Kaiser Permanente's IT division, focusing on the execution of mission-critical strategic initiatives. It combines the rigor of project management with the high-level influence of internal consulting. It is an ideal opportunity for a professional who thrives on solving complex organizational puzzles in a healthcare context.

The hiring side

About Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente is an enterprise organisation working in healthcare / information technology, based in Pleasanton, California, United States.

Industry

Healthcare / Information Technology

Size

Enterprise

Location

Pleasanton, California, United States

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What they need

Requirements & Skills

Key Responsibilities

  • Leading the planning and execution of enterprise-wide IT projects
  • Managing complex stakeholder relationships across multiple departments
  • Identifying and mitigating risks in high-uncertainty environments
  • Driving business planning and process optimization efforts
  • Facilitating high-level decision-making and cross-functional alignment

Essential

  • Extensive experience in large-scale project and program management
  • Proven ability to manage high levels of ambiguity and uncertainty
  • Strong background in business process improvement and strategic planning
  • Demonstrated experience in cross-group collaboration and influencing senior stakeholders
  • Ability to work a standard Monday through Friday day shift
  • Commitment to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace

Preferred

  • Prior experience within the healthcare industry or health-tech sectors
  • Advanced knowledge of IT infrastructure and application delivery
  • Experience in a consulting-style role within a large enterprise environment

Key Skills

Critical ThinkingAnalytical SkillsConflict ResolutionBusiness AcumenFacilitation SkillsLearning AgilityOrganizational SavvyDebugging and TroubleshootingTopic-Specific CommunicationDecision-Making

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Perks

Benefits & perks

  • Competitive annual salary up to $238,700
  • Flexible worker location options
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Opportunity to work for a leading non-profit healthcare provider
  • Stable, regular full-time employment status

Next step

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Found via www.kaiserpermanentejobs.org

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