Enterprise Project Manager III

Established in 1997, L.A. Care Health Plan is an independent public agency created by the state of California to provide health coverage to low-income Los Angeles County residents. We are the nation’s largest publicly operated health plan. Serving more than 2 million members, we make sure our members get the right care at the right place at the right time.

Mission: L.A. Care’s mission is to provide access to quality health care for Los Angeles County’s vulnerable and low-income communities and residents and to support the safety net required to achieve that purpose.

Job Category:
Administrative, HR, Business Professionals

Department:
Executive Services

Location:

Los Angeles, CA, US, 90017

Position Type:
Full Time

Requisition

Salary Range: $ (Min.) - $ (Mid.) - $ (Max.)

The Enterprise Project Manager III is responsible for managing high priority and complex projects across the enterprise. The position is responsible for managing projects across the strategic priorities as well as programs across the business. This position integrates advanced project management practices with high-level analytical capabilities to ensure that initiatives are delivered on time, within scope and budget, and with measurable impact.

The Project Manager III interfaces with all areas affected by the project, including end users, distributors, and vendors. This position partners with leadership and cross‑functional teams to plan, execute, and evaluate projects to improve operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and organizational performance.

The Project Manager III applies both strategic insight and tactical execution skills to drive data‑informed decision‑making and deliver organizational value. Acts as a Subject Matter Expert, serves as a resource and mentor for other staff.

• Manage the planning, execution, and delivery of projects across diverse business areas, including operational, clinical, strategic, and technology initiatives.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and success metrics in collaboration with sponsors and stakeholders.
• Conduct high‑level data and process analysis to inform project design, evaluate outcomes, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Monitor progress against milestones, manage risks, issues, and dependencies, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and present project updates, dashboards, and analytical reports to leadership and governance bodies.
• Facilitate cross‑functional collaboration to ensure alignment and communication across departments.
• Ensure project compliance with legislation and organizational policies, procedures, and managed care regulatory requirements.
• Support post‑implementation evaluation, including benefits realization, lessons learned, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and guide project teams and business partners in project management and analytical best practices.
• Track maintenance of business needs and requirements.
• Facilitate project meetings, status reports, and communications with cross‑functional teams. Distribute project communication artifacts such as charter, budgets routinely to management, project team members, and other key stakeholders, actively soliciting and addressing feedback.
• Partner with key stakeholders to monitor budgets, forecast resource needs, and track key performance indicators.
• Ensure project documentation is maintained according to Project Management Office (PMO) standards and audit requirements.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to coordinate implementation and sustainment activities.
• Apply subject expertise in evaluating business operations and processes, identify areas where technical solutions would improve business performance, consult across business operations, provide mentorship, and contribute specialized knowledge. Provide training, recommend process improvements, and mentor junior level staff, department interns, etc. as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Related Field

In lieu of degree, equivalent education and/or…