Description: As a key member of the Data & Analytics (D&A) organization, the IT Engineer II operates at the intersection of advanced data engineering and business intelligence to support a value-based, multi-payer healthcare ecosystem. This role is responsible for the delivery of end-to-end lifecycle of mission-critical data platform setup / installation , utilizing Databricks, Innovaccer,crafting sophisticated visualization layers in Power BIand Tableau. You will act as a technology delivery lead between central hub (Data lakehouse/ Governance) and spokes (clinical/operational stakeholders/ affiliates) , ensuring that data-driven insights are accurate, accessible, and high-performing. The Federated Modelshifts the power from a single, bottlenecked central IT team to a collaborative ecosystem where specialized Data Mesh or Hub-and-Spoke units operate within specific business domains. You have the autonomy of a startup lead with the backing of enterprise-grade data assets. You aren't just delivering a report; you are building the connective tissue of a data-driven organization. PLEASE NOTE: The salary range listed reflects the Pleasanton, CA market. This role may also be filled in Pasadena, CA, and compensation will vary based on local market guidelines. Candidates must reside in, or have plans to relocate to, the applicable market location.
Job Summary:This senior level employee is primarily responsible for leading project teams, staying on budget, identifying risks and issues, and leading on departmental or cross-functional teams.
Essential Responsibilities:- Conducts or oversees business-specific projects by applying deep expertise in subject area; promoting adherence to all procedures and policies; developing work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines; determining and carrying out processes and methodologies; coordinating and delegating resources to accomplish organizational goals; partnering internally and externally to make effective business decisions; solving complex problems; escalating issues or risks, as appropriate; monitoring progress and results; recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; evaluating recommendations made; and influencing the completion of project tasks by others.
- Practices self-leadership and promotes learning in others by building relationships with cross-functional stakeholders; communicating information and providing advice to drive projects forward; influencing team members within assigned unit; listening and responding to, seeking, and addressing performance feedback; adapting to competing demands and new responsibilities; providing feedback to others, including upward feedback to leadership and mentoring junior team members; creating and executing plans to capitalize on strengths and improve opportunity areas; and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback.
- Leads multiple large-scale projects with full responsibility and accountability for the outcomes.
- Develops, analyzes, and manages complex project plans which include schedule, and resource forecast.
- Manages and monitors the program financials of multiple large projects.
- Monitors and controls overall project performance and quality against plan and makes adjustments as needed.
- Oversees project activities related to organizational change management (e.g., development and execution of user adoption, implementation, and training plans) as defined by the project.
- Promotes adherence to established processes and policies (e.g. SDLC including domain standards, Kaiser standards).
- Oversees allocation of resources, schedules, and task assignments to ensure proper project management practices are in place.
- Manages the work of large project teams by monitoring internal and external resources.
- Leads others in requesting and managing internal and/ or external resources based on the alignment of team member skills and project demands.
- Communicates a clear vision of project goals and objectives to the team.
- Delivers individual performance feedback to team members.
- Manages, monitors and mitigates project or component risks.
- Monitors the compliance of project plans by ensuring team members follow policies and procedures.
- Ensures the alignment, buy-in, engagement and support of diverse project stakeholders by building and maintaining relationships as well as communicating appropriately with internal customers, third party vendors, and business leadership.
- Ensures success of project by identifying and working closely with the right stakeholders based on their level of influence and decision making.
- Provides insight to key stakeholders and project sponsors by developing project goals, setting the prioritization of deliverables, discussing involvement of business processes (e.g. project change management, communication) and facilitating decisions necessary for project delivery.
- Communicates tough issues to stakeholders and keeps an independent opinion.
- Reviews vendor performance levels and ensures service level agreements are met.
- Participates in contract negotiations with service vendors and reviews project invoices submitted by vendor for accuracy.
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)- Analytical Skills
- Business Acumen
- Business Planning
- Business Process Improvement
- Client Focus
- Conflict Resolution
- Cross Department Coordination
- Debugging and Troubleshooting
- Delegation
- Demonstrating Personal Flexibility
- Financial Acumen
- Getting Work Done Through Others
- Innovative Mindset
- Key Performance Indicators
- MS Project
- Maintain Files and Records
- Managing Diverse Relationships
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Microsoft Office
- Negotiation
- Organizational Skills
- Prioritization
- Project Estimation
- Project Management
- Relationship Building
- Vendor Management
Minimum Qualifications: - Minimum seven (7) years experience managing project(s) using project life cycle methodologies (e.g., SDLC, process management, organizational change).
- Minimum four (4) years experience implementing large, complex projects in a corporate environment.
- Minimum four (4) years experience leading project teams.
- Minimum seven (7) years experience managing project budgets.
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, MIS or related field and Minimum eight (8) years of IT or related business experience, including Minimum seven (7) years experience managing projects. Additional equivalent work experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
Preferred Qualifications:- Two (2) years supervisory experience.
- Three (3) years experience working on projects or programs requiring the integration of cross-functional technology and/or business solutions.
Primary Location: California,Pleasanton,Pleasanton Tech Cntr Building D
Additional Locations: Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri,
Working Hours Start: 09:00 AM
Working Hours End: 05:00 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Flexible
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-IT-01|NUE|Non Union Employee
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: KPIT ADMIN - KPD Exp Design - 9601
Pay Range: $166600 - $215600 / 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 and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.
Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time
Flexible: Work location is on-site at a KP location, with the flexibility to work from home. Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. 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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