Description/Job Summary

Job description

Director of Project Management

Salary: $150k-180k/ yr

Region: California

Blackstone Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Director of Project Management for their Healthcare Security Client in California.

JOB SUMMARY:

As part of the Strategy Execution & Change Management Team, the Director, Project Management is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing and optimizing the project management function within the Security Services portfolio. They will be responsible for managing the PMO and overseeing a team of project and program managers. They will play a pivotal role in aligning project management practices with the Company's strategic objectives, while applying a level of rigor to ensure projects are completed successfully, on time and within budget.

Projects will be diverse and are expected to include: continuous improvement, KPI/dashboard buildout & management, and service launches into new markets.

Responsibilities/ Duties:

Project Management Office (PMO) Oversight

• Establish and maintain the Project Management Office (PMO) framework and procedures to ensure consistent project delivery across the organization.

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• Develop and implement project management standards, methodologies, and best practices to optimize project delivery efficiency and effectiveness.

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• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with business goals and client requirements.

• Oversee project portfolio management, including prioritization, resource allocation, and risk management, to improve project outcomes and maximize return on investment.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project management processes, tools, and capabilities, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

• Provide regular reporting and communication on project status, milestones, and key performance indicators to stakeholders at all levels.

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• Partner with finance and project teams to develop and manage program budgets, track expenditures, and ensure financial accountability.

• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal quality assurance protocols.

• Facilitate workshops to enhance processes, programs, and overall organizational goals through the utilization of business frameworks.

Stakeholder Management

• Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, executives, and external partners, to ensure agreement and support for project objectives.

• Escalate risks and work with the heads of each department to eliminate barriers to work efforts.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead a team of project managers and provide guidance, mentoring, and support to ensure successful project execution.

• Responsible for day-to-day management of direct reports through effective people management including hiring, retention, coaching and development of team members.

• Support the hiring of new staff; ensuring staff are trained and on boarded effectively, assign mentors as required.

Minimum Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field

• 10+ years experience in program management, portfolio management, and project management methods and techniques

• 5+ years with project delivery methodologies and tools

Preferred Experience:

• Master's Degree

• PMP Certification or equivalent in preferred

• Strategy, business operations and consulting experience a plus

• Experience in unionized environments

• Experience in security and/or healthcare a plus

• Experience leading business transformations with people, process, and technology changes.

Minimum Qualifications at Entry:

• Be 18 years of age and possess an Associate's Degree

• Have a reliable and functional means of communication (i.e., cell phone)

• The legal right to work in the United States

• Possess a valid government-issued driver's license or state-issued I.D.

• An active state-issued guard card preferred

• Successfully pass the client's pre-employment screening process (Drug Test, Health Screen, Criminal

• Background Check)

• Ability to properly wear an N95 mask and adhere to social distancing guidelines while onsite

• Complete healthcare competency assessment and training on defusing assaultive behaviors

Company benefits include - see all the details at www.bci-toolkit.com/benefits

• Medical Insurance - The Kaiser HMO plan has a $0 annual deductible & an out-of-pocket max of $1,500/$3,000 (CA Kaiser Medical Plan) with a co-pay of $10 Primary Doctor and $10 for Specialist per visit.

• Vision Insurance - Vision care plan option through Guardian for employees and eligible dependents.

• Dental Insurance - PPO dental plan option through Guardian for employees and eligible dependents.

• Retirement & 401(k) - Retirement benefits are available for purchase through Empower. Employees are eligible to enroll in a 401(k) savings plan if they have been an employee for at least 6 months and are 18+ years old.

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance - BCI offers Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage for employees to purchase through Guardian.

• Employee Assistance Program - Through Guardian's WorkLifeMatters program. 100% paid by BCI.

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance - Employees have the opportunity to purchase voluntary life and AD&D insurance coverage for themselves and eligible dependents through Guardian.

• Supplemental Insurance - Employees have the opportunity to purchase Accident and/or Critical Illness supplemental insurance through Guardian.

• Additional Benefits - Pet insurance can be purchased through Nationwide. Employees are eligible to enroll in several disability supplemental, and life plans offered by Aflac and TransAmerica.

• Annual Raises - wage increase every January

• Paid Time Off

• Recognition Programs

• Training & Career Development

• Employee Resources Group - Women in Healthcare Security Network provides scholarships, mentorship, and other great programs