Project Manager

Who We Are Pacific Clinics is California's largest community-based nonprofit provider of behavioral and mental health services and support. Our team of more than 2,000 employees speak 22 languages and are dedicated to offering hope and unlocking the full potential of individuals and families through culturally responsive, trauma-informed, research-based services for individuals and families from birth to older adults. Who We Serve Pacific Clinics serves children, transitional age youth, families, adults, and older adults. We offer a full range of mental and behavioral health services, foster care and social services, housing, continuing adult education and early childhood education programs to Medi-Cal eligible individuals and families throughout Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Kings, Los Angeles, Madera, Orange, Placer, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Solano, Stanislaus, Stockton, Tulare and Ventura Counties. What We Offer * Compensation for this role pays starting rates from $77,051.00 to $98,596.00 Compensation will vary based on qualifications, skills, experience, and geographic location. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location than the location posted. * Compensation may vary based on skills, experience, education, and location. * We Offer Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, retirement options, Flex Spending, EAP, and more! * Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda across our Agency and throughout the communities we serve. JOB SUMMARY JOB SUMMARY Works within the vision, mission, and philosophy of the agency. Acts on behalf of the executive sponsor with full delegated authority to achieve defined outcomes by actively planning and managing the execution of strategic and critical projects. Participates in activities that develop, coordinate, and implement resources to respond to strategic and other business needs, improve the quality of agency services and increase awareness of agency programs and services in the community. Has a robust knowledge of and experience in project management methodology and implementation. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES * Develops and manages comprehensive project plans (that outline scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines) in support of agency strategic goals. * Coordinates project activities and resources to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope and within budget. * Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and project alignment. * Facilitates meetings and communication channels between stakeholders and project team members. * Proactively identifies and monitors project risks, facilitating the development of mitigation strategies and/or contingency plans. * Provides change management consultation and leadership to project teams and other agency stakeholders through change. * Develops, implements, and manages quality improvement project plans. * Develops and supports methods and platforms to improve communication between executive leadership, directors, managers, and line staff. Supports standardization of business procedures and rollouts of new technologies and corporate policies or practices. * May represent the agency at external events and meetings ensuring the agency mission and philosophy is heard. Participates in projects and forums that improve resources available for the needs of youth and families on behalf of the agency. * Performs other duties, as assigned, to support specific department/business needs. CORE ABILITIES Ability to: * Lead, motivate, and manage diverse project teams; guide teams towards achieving project goals. * Multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment with flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements. * Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in project tasks and documentation. * Take initiative and communicate with all stakeholders in a timely and effective manner. * Collaborate effectively within a cross-functional environment. * Work independently in a variety of settings, use strong analytical skills to assess situations and make informed decisions at an advanced level. * Effectively handle multiple projects concurrently and coordinate multiple duties simultaneously. * Effectively utilize project management process and tools. * Effectively resolve conflict/negotiate; be resilient when faced with challenges. * Read/understand/interpret/develop professional reports. * Train and instruct staff members; provide informative presentations to stakeholders. * Manage timelines for project deliverables. * Solicit feedback from a variety of sources and incorporate feedback to improve performance. * Maintain a broad understanding of utilizing technologies and office equipment. * Exemplary written and verbal communication skills. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All employees are responsible for keeping job requirements up to date. This can include but are not limited to certifications, licensure, and maintaining a clear criminal record. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE * Bachelors of Arts/Science (B.A./B.S.) degree or equivalent experience in business or social sciences required. * Three (3) to five (5) years' experience in project management required. * Demonstrated proficiency with spreadsheets, and presentation applications. (i.e., MS Office Suite; MS Project) required. THER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS * Ability to represent and market the Agency in a variety of settings and with a wide array of target audiences. * Ability to develop and make presentations. * Advanced writing skills. HIGHLY DESIREABLE EXPERIENCE * Master's Degree or equivalent experience in business or social sciences preferred. * Demonstrated experience developing media resources (e.g., photography, promotional video production, etc.) * One (1) year experience performing qualitative research within the social or behavioral science fields. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. LEVEL OF CONTACT WITH CHILDREN May/will have supervised contact with children. * May/will have unsupervised contact with children. Will not have unsupervised contact with children. Requires full background check and TB exam. Requires physical exam. Requires current First Aid/CPR Certification. DRIVING PRIVILEGES * May be called upon to drive on agency business. Must have acceptable MVR and appropriate insurance coverage. Required to drive agency vehicle. Must have clean MVR, appropriate insurance coverage and must successfully complete agency driver training. TRAINING Employee must successfully complete all required agency training indicated for this position.

Created: 2024-10-22