Job #042520 --- Senior Organizational Development Manager

Final Filing Date --- Open Until Filled

This is a 100% CONTRACT position with a fixed term from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2017 with the UC Davis Health System, Department of Public Health Sciences, Center for Occupational and Environmental Health located in the California Department of Public Health SACRAMENTO, CA.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of UCD and under the general direction of the CDPH Center for Health Care Quality (CHCQ), the incumbent will lead an effort of wide-spread and systematic changes to the infrastructure of the CHCQ. The incumbent will oversee and implement change and project management in key areas, address urgent recommendations, and conduct actions necessary to establish improvement objectives and monitor ongoing Program performance. The incumbent will develop a detailed implementation plan for the Remediation Recommendations Workplan (RRW), design and implement governance structure for each RRW and aggregate, monitor and track implementation of key performance indicators across organizational units and subdivisions.

Requirements

Advanced degree in education, business, public administration or related field;
with 10 years of progressively responsible management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Demonstrated record of achievement in analyzing proposed programs and initiatives, recognizing complex interactions and potential impact, and making recommendations.

Advanced working knowledge of the organizational development and effectiveness field, theories, models to assess, design and implement customized, strategic organization interventions.

Demonstrated skill to organize assigned tasks, prioritize heavy workload, develop comprehensive timetables and strategies and keep pace with rapidly changing priorities and deadlines.

Effective project management skills to formulate a plan of faction and effective execution of a plan.

Demonstrated superior ability to develop and maintain effective, productive an cooperative working, reporting and professional relationships with employees at all levels of the organization, working collaboratively with individuals and groups to incorporate their ideas and adapt to their needs.

Advanced knowledge of the organization development process to effectively lead engagements from inception to conclusion.

Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in issues and policies pertaining to equity, inclusion, and diversity in the public sector.

Proven ability to independently analyze complex problems, research issues, draw appropriate conclusions, and develop and implement innovative solutions.

Ability to influence leaders and implement change when facing resistance.

Ability to focus on priorities, strategies, and vision.

Ability to coach, facilitate and influence people at all levels.

Ability to persuade through both logic and appeal to positive motivations.

Understanding and ability to communicate difficult and/or sensitive information tactfully and understands how to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal.

See job posting for a complete list of skills, knowledge and abilities required.

Special Conditions of Employment

THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION.

Application Process

Applicants for job #042520 must apply via our online application form — go to http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/hr/and follow the application process to the page Applicant Home. Select View Job Postings / Apply for Job.

Contact Annemarie Seed at aeseed@ucdavis.edu if you have questions about the position. If you need help with the online application process, please call Applicant Services at (916) 734-5916. Department Web Site 

http://phs.ucdavis.edu/

Thank you for your interest in our position!