Associate Project Manager

California Mental Health Services Authority

. Plan, organize, coordinate, assign, and evaluate team-member work for state, county, and internal projects .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $100,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, including planning, organizing, and coordinating projects while ensuring adherence to budgets and timelines. Proficient in stakeholder communication, problem-solving, and maintaining confidentiality in project-related information.

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Project ManagementBudget ManagementStakeholder CommunicationRisk MitigationTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Project CoordinationData AnalysisMathematical OperationsPresentation SkillsContract PreparationRFP CreationProject SchedulingProblem SolvingAttention to DetailProcess Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent OrganizationAnalytical SkillsIndependent Decision MakingCommunication SkillsIntegrity and Discretion

Tools & Technologies

Project Management SoftwareExcelWordAdobePowerPointOutlookDocuSign

Industry Keywords

Behavioral HealthStakeholder MeetingsVendor NegotiationProject Go-Live EventsInternal Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, organize, coordinate, assign, and evaluate team-member work for state, county, and internal projects
Support project managers and manage less complex projects
Create and maintain project schedules, budgets, expenditures, status reports, and communication plans
Create RFPs, prepare contract documents, estimate costs, and coordinate projects with agencies, vendors, and departments
Prepare reports and manage project outcomes
Resolve problems and mitigate internal and external project risks
Negotiate with vendors and contractors on pricing and work product
Schedule training and ensure deadlines and project timelines are met
Track action items and deliverables for counties, vendors, and internal customers
Use standard project planning tools and documentation
Create department-, county-, state-, and enterprise-level presentations
Serve as liaison between CalMHSA teams, vendors, and customers
Organize, attend, and participate in stakeholder meetings
Oversee project go-live events, which may require travel
Communicate on behalf of leadership regarding assigned projects
Lead non-reporting team members toward goals and deliverables on time and on budget
Coordinate meetings, agendas, reports, and administrative tasks
Train or supervise Project Coordinators and Project Assistants as assigned
Protect confidential county, employee, and behavioral-health information and maintain system security

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a business-related field or hands-on project coordination or project management experience commensurate with the degree
Excellent organization, problem-solving, analytical, presentation, and communication skills
Ability to make independent decisions and solve project issues or risks with little guidance
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
High level of integrity, discretion, confidentiality, and attention to detail
Familiarity and experience with project management concepts, tools, and methods
Ability to analyze processes and data
Legally able to work in the USA without sponsorship
Willingness to travel when necessary
Intermediate knowledge of Excel, Word, Adobe, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Experience with DocuSign and project management software
Ability to perform basic mathematical operations
Ability to work with little or no supervision and conduct research
Ability to sit and stand frequently, use phones and computers, type, write, lift and carry materials up to 10 pounds, communicate clearly, and drive on public roads
Ability to manage deadlines and work with a wide variety of people