Delivery-Focused Project Manager (Cross-Functional)

Highmark Health Company; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

United Concordia Dental is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex initiatives in a disciplined delivery framework. The role interfaces with sponsors, analysts, technology partners, and operations to drive scope, schedule, cost, and quality commitments.

The candidate will own the integrated plan, manage risks and decisions, and ensure readiness and transition to operations. DoD contract requirements apply, including US citizenship and background checks.

Qualifications

• US citizen required and must pass a background check.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience leading projects or initiatives.
• 1-3 years of experience in a project manager role or in a project leadership role.
• Experience developing and maintaining project charters, integrated plans, RAID logs, decision logs, status reports, and stakeholder communications.
• Experience in healthcare, insurance, regulated operations, or complex environments; familiarity with portfolio-management tools.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain the integrated project plan and governance forums.
• Lead cross‑functional teams across business, technology, operations, clinical, regulatory, finance, and vendors.
• Identify risks, issues, dependencies, decisions, and changes; manage RAID and dependencies.
• Coordinate readiness, adoption, and transition activities into operations and handoff at project closure.
• Provide concise, decision‑useful status reports reflecting delivery health, milestones, and needs.

Skills

PMP certification

Change management

Agile certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, technology, healthcare administration, operations, project management, or related field

Advanced education in project management, change management, or related discipline

PMP certification or comparable project management training

Job description

United Concordia Dental is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex initiatives in a disciplined delivery framework. The role interfaces with sponsors, analysts, technology partners, and operations to drive scope, schedule, cost, and quality commitments.

The candidate will own the integrated plan, manage risks and decisions, and ensure readiness and transition to operations. DoD contract requirements apply, including US citizenship and background checks.