Principal Project Management Consultant
Req ID: 1416965
Location:
Atlanta, GA; Greenwood Village, CO; Honolulu, HI; Hyattsville, MD; Pasadena, CA; Pleasanton, CA; Portland, OR; Renton, WA; Washington, DC
Work Arrangement: Onsite/Hybrid
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary Range: $184,000–$270,000
Job Summary:
Seeking an experienced Principal Project Management Consultant to lead large-scale, enterprise-wide IT programs valued at $15M–$50M. The role involves strategic planning, program execution, budget management, risk mitigation, vendor coordination, and stakeholder engagement across cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead complex, enterprise-wide IT programs from planning through delivery.
Manage program budgets, schedules, resources, scope, and performance.
Drive cross-functional collaboration and executive stakeholder engagement.
Identify and mitigate program risks, issues, and dependencies.
Oversee organizational change management, user adoption, and training.
Manage vendor relationships, contracts, performance, and invoicing.
Ensure compliance with SDLC standards, governance, and project management methodologies.
Mentor teams and drive continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, MIS, or a related field; equivalent experience may substitute.10+ years of project/program management experience.8+ years of program management experience.10+ years of IT or related business experience.10+ years of project budget management experience.5+ years leading project teams and delivering complex corporate projects.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Kaiser Permanente IT and business processes.
Knowledge of Strategic Project Leadership (SPL), Rules of Flow, or Theory of Constraints.
Experience with enterprise governance and large-scale transformation programs.