Project Manager

Project Manager IIJoin us in this amazing opportunity with CalOptima, a mission-driven community-based organization that serves member health with excellence and dignity, respecting the value and needs of each person. If you are ready to advance your career while making a difference, we encourage you to review and apply today and help us build healthier communities for all.We are hoping you will join us as a Project Manager II and help shape the future of healthcare where you'll be an integral part of our Enterprise Project Management Office team, helping to strive for excellence while we serve our member health with dignity, respecting the value and needs of each of our members through collaboration with our providers, community partners and local stakeholders. This position has been approved to be full telework.If telework is approved, you are required to work within the State of California only and if partial telework, also come in to the main office in Orange, CA, at least two (2) days per week minimum.The Project Manager II will effectively support all aspects of a project throughout its lifecycle with oversight and direction, including but not limited to the scope, schedule, resources, quality, cost and change. You will be responsible for delivering on small and medium projects running simultaneously that will involve coordination of multiple impacted areas throughout the organization. You will interface and communicate with project stakeholders, representatives of other agencies and vendors during the delivery of the project. Additionally, you will provide project status monitoring and reporting to project stakeholders as required. Project assignments will involve technology and/or business-related initiatives. Together, we are building a stronger, more equitable health system.Your contributions to the team:90% - Project ManagementParticipates in a mission-driven culture of high-quality performance, with a member focus on customer service, consistency, dignity and accountability.Assists the team in carrying out department responsibilities and collaborates with others to support short- and long-term goals/priorities for the department.Ensures that projects are delivered with quality, agreed upon timelines and minimal disruptions due to issues or risks.Manages multiple small to medium sized projects simultaneously with minimal oversight.Creates project charters that include scope and objectives, project resources, known issues and risks, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical and business feasibility and regulatory compliance when appropriate.Develops detailed project plans or tasks with resource assignments, due dates and tracks progress with minimal supervision.Identifies and manages with key project stakeholders any changes to project scope, schedule, and resources using appropriate negotiation skills and escalations as necessary.Manages internal resources and third parties/vendors for the execution of projects.Measures project performance and proactively works to resolve issues and risks with key project stakeholders.Develops relationships with all stakeholders and works to ensure collaboration amongst the project team.Creates and maintains comprehensive project documentation such as status reports, risk/action/issue/decision logs and responds to inquiries about projects.10% - Other - completes other duties as projects as assigned.Do you have what the role requires?Bachelor's degree PLUS 2 years of experience managing projects with low to medium complexity, duration, organizational impact and costs required; an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position such as those listed above may also be qualifying.You'll stand out more if you possess the following:Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.2 years of experience working with health care delivery systems and/or in a public agency serving the related population.Your knowledge & abilities to bring to this role:Develop rapport and establish and maintain effective working relationships with CalOptima Health's leadership and staff and external contacts at all levels and with diverse backgrounds.Work independently and exercise sound judgment.Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.Work a flexible schedule; available to participate in evening and weekend events.Organize, be analytical, problem-solve and possess project management skills.Work in a fast-paced environment and in an efficient manner.Manage multiple projects and identify opportunities for internal and external collaboration.Motivate and lead multi-program teams and external committees/coalitions.Utilize computer and appropriate software (e.g., Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and job specific applications/systems to produce correspondence, charts, spreadsheets, and/or other information applicable to the position assignment.Your physical requirements (with or without accommodations):Ability to visually read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.Ability to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.Lifting and moving objects, patients and/or equipment 10 to 25 poundsWays we are here for you:You'll enjoy competitive compensation for this role.Our current hiring range is: Pay Grade: 312 - $84,092 - $134,548 ($40.43 - $64.6865).The final salary offered will be based on education, job-related knowledge and experience, skills relevant to the role and internal equity among other factors.This position is approved for full telework (**if the position is telework, it is eligible in California only**).CalPERS pension program and additional retirement packages.Additional benefits and perks including:A generous PTO programA quality work life balanceVarious wellness programsTuition reimbursementProfessional development opportunitiesCareer development opportunitiesFlexible schedulingAnd the satisfaction of knowing your work directly impacts and improves healthcare access for thousands of individuals and families.Our work environment:If located at the 500, 505 Building or a remote work location:Work is typically indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours, with travel as needed.There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.If located at PACE:Work is typically indoors in a clinical setting serving the frail and elderly.There may be harmful or hazardous environmental conditions present for this job.The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud.If located in the community:Work is typically indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours, with travel as needed.Employee will occasionally work outdoors in varied temperatures.There may be harmful or hazardous environmental conditions present for this job.The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud.Why join us?We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Each employee brings a unique perspective to the overall team and we value everyone's input and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where you and every team member can thrive while making a meaningful impact on our community members. Our team reflects and represents the communities we serve, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds who share our commitment to accessible, quality healthcare.What's your next step?All applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Do NOT miss out. If you want to join our team, the deadline for the first review of applications is September 1, 2026 at 9:00 PM (PST). We are encouraging you to apply early. If you apply after the first review date, your application is not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date.Our commitment to you:Your application and