Consulting Manager II Job in Oakland, California US
Consulting Manager II
Managerial consulting supports senior leadership by addressing strategic issues, including determining the problem definition and structuring the problem solving approach, generally where no precedent currently exists. Issues span several topics and are not restricted to one functional area. Examples include strategy development, market assessments, policy issues, profitability assessments and major implementations. Issues support senior leadership in the definition and attainment of organizational goals. Consulting Manager II is responsible for a managerial consulting department, including managing its staff and budget. Essential Functions: - Leads multiple large-scale strategic management efforts designed to facilitate attainment of key organizational objectives. - Provides leadership and expert consultation on management issues. Sets the overall direction of the practice to address key organizational issues. - Staffs projects to ensure that teams are composed of individuals with appropriate skills and expertise. - Ensures that client and organizational needs are met consistently. Collaborates with Consulting Managers to provide support to regional and SA leadership in the pursuit and attainment of organizational goals. - Provides leadership in the development and dissemination of best practices across regional departments. - Establishes effective working relationships with peers both internal and external to KP. - Fosters a customer oriented work environment with emphasis on dedication to helping customers, respect for individuals, highest standards of quality, innovation, empowerment, and teamwork by developing and implementing policies and practices that reflect the vision of Kaiser Permanente. - Manages and develops staff. - Coaches and develops employees according to their strengths; creates a structure that will promote self-directed work. - Manages department budget. Secondary Functions: -Oversee all aspects of product lifecycle development and management for a large portfolio of technology products. Multiple portfolios exist, ranging from patient-focused tools, such as My Doctor Online, to operational and clinical process improvement oriented tools for physicians and staff. -Partner closely with Sr. Leaders and key business partners in all aspects of product lifecycle to assure high levels of product quality, strategic alignment, sponsor satisfaction and client responsiveness -Assure product success end to end - from initiation through implementation and support. Assure product development and management processes are employed across all online product areas. -Leverage staff and resources to form high performing and highly collaborative product teams -Work closely with Managing Director in other areas of departmental leadership as needed. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Substantial experience, typically seven or more years, three of which in health care consulting and project management. - At least two years supervisory experience. - Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Public Health Administration, or other related field. - Master's degree strongly preferred. - Demonstrated ability to determine the key business issues and develop appropriate action plans from multidisciplinary perspectives. - Demonstrated ability to lead professionals through influence and collaboration. Proficient in team building, conflict resolution, group interaction, project management, and budget management. - Demonstrated ability to define the strategy of and provide overall direction to a specified practice area. - Excellent skills in complex analytic problem solving, project management, change management, and group process. - Understanding of KP business and/or operations and competitors, and economic, social, and legal environment. - Advanced computer skills and knowledge of data systems. Preferred Qualifications: - Demonstrated success in leading technology-driven solution development efforts. - Experience with product or program management and the software development lifecycle