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California Department of Public Health · 9 hours ago

Project Manager / General Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$65/hr - $70/hr

California Department of Public Health is seeking a strategic and results-oriented Project Manager / General Manager to lead critical initiatives and oversee day-to-day operations. This role is central to translating organizational strategy into execution, balancing leadership, operational oversight, and project delivery to ensure consistent, measurable success.

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Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate projects and programs from planning through execution

Oversee operational functions to ensure efficiency, quality, and alignment with organizational priorities

Lead, mentor, and support cross-functional and remote teams

Establish timelines, budgets, and success metrics while managing risk and resources

Monitor performance and provide clear, actionable reporting to senior leadership

Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices

Ensure compliance with internal policies and organizational standards

Qualification

Program managementProject managementBudgetingStrategic planningCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Project Management, or a related field preferred

Proven experience in project leadership, program oversight, or general management

Strong decision-making, communication, and stakeholder-engagement skills

Ability to manage multiple initiatives and competing priorities effectively

Proficiency with project management platforms and standard business tools

Preferred

Experience leading distributed or cross-functional teams

Familiarity with structured project management frameworks (Agile, PMP, or similar)

Background in operational, corporate, nonprofit, or public-sector environments

Benefits

Compensation and equity package

Base salary: Competitive and aligned to market benchmarks for the role and location; exact range will be communicated early in the hiring process.

Performance bonus: Annual performance-based bonus with a target of approximately 10–20% of base salary (actual target may vary by level and company performance).

Equity: Long-term incentive in the form of stock options or RSUs.

Compensation reviews: Regular (typically annual) compensation reviews that consider individual performance, market movement, and company results with the potential for merit increases and promotion-based adjustments.

Additional financial elements: Where applicable, sign-on bonuses, relocation assistance, or other one-time payments may be offered and will be described in the offer letter.

Flexible work arrangements, including remote or hybrid options

Structured onboarding and continued professional development

A stable leadership role with long-term career potential

A collaborative, respectful, and results-focused organizational culture