IT Senior Project Manager- CGS Administrators, LLC

Blue Cross Blue Shiel; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health plans

Dental and vision coverage

401K retirement plan with company

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Nine paid holidays

On-site cafeterias and fitness centers

Wellness program and discounts

Job summary

CGS Administrators, LLC, an on-site full-time role in Nashville, seeks an experienced IT Project Manager to coordinate multi-team projects for Medicare/healthcare clients. You will develop plans, manage budgets, and ensure timely delivery with quality and ISSM-compliant documentation.

You will lead communications across stakeholders, handle risk, scope changes, and ensure audit-ready records. Strong leadership and agile/waterfall experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; associates plus 7 years of related work accepted.
• 5 years IT experience in a leadership role, 2 years leading two or more concurrent project teams.
• Completion of BCBSSC Project Management Training may substitute for one year.
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies; PMP or CAPM certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and monitors project plans, risk plans, and documentation from scope to post-implementation.
• Ensures deliverables are on budget, within scope, and meet standards.
• Leads cross-functional teams and coordinates meetings, reports, and communications.
• Manages project issues, scope changes, and escalates risks to senior management.
• Maintains audit-ready documentation following ISSM standards.

Skills

IT leadership

Project management

Verbal and written communication

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Agile and waterfall

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associates + 7y exp

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

SummaryWorking at CGS Administrators, LLCCGS Administrators, LLC (CGS) is part of BCBSSC's Celerian Group of companies and provides a variety of services for Medicare beneficiaries, healthcare providers, and medical equipment suppliers in 38 states, supporting the needs of over 8.7 million Medicare beneficiaries and 103,000 healthcare professionals nationwide.This is an onsite full-time position located at 26 Century Blvd., Ste. ST610 Nashville, TN 37214-3685. If you have IT experience with Medicare, exceptional project management skills and leadership capabilities, this could be the perfect role for you, come join CGS Administrators!DescriptionLogistics: CGS –one of BlueCross BlueShield's South Carolina subsidiary companies.Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for sponsorship now or in the future.Work Environment :Fast paced, dynamic environment which may require action and response 24X7 to support the technical business needs of the customer and where one must be flexible to changing priorities.Position Purpose:Responsible for overall coordination, status reporting, and stability of project-oriented work efforts. Responsible for moderate number of work efforts simultaneously that vary from a smaller to a moderate scale, with smaller number of hours to moderate number of hours, and with moderate system impacts and moderate scope and complexity. Adheres to project management processes and methodologies to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budgeted hours, adheres to high quality standards, and meets ISSM expectations. Monitors project plans, assignments and work efforts on a daily basis. Ensures resource needs are assigned appropriately and escalates functional, quality, timeline issues. Tracks key project milestones and adjusts project plans to meet the needs of work effort. Responsible for leading the project from inception to final business acceptance and implementation.What you’ll do:Develops and monitors project plans, risk management plans, and project documentation from scope to post implementation. Ensures project documentation and deliverables are complete, on budget, within scope, and in accordance with standards.Identifies items that impact the scope, budget, risk, and resources of the work effort. Monitors resource requirements based on project specifications. Ensures resources are assigned to meet project objectives while managing project hours budgeted.Responsible for the development, execution, and maintenance of project communications. Facilitates effective communications between all parties involved in the project and/or work efforts. This will include meetings, correspondence, status reports and other documentation.Identifies the impact of issues arising from the work efforts and/or resource requirements. Manages the project issues throughout the project life cycle. Communicates the implications of changes to the project scope with senior management and other appropriate parties.Responsible for ensuring all work efforts have appropriate documentation for audit purposes utilizing project methodology standards in accordance with the ISSM.To Qualify for This Position, You’ll Need:Required Education:Bachelor's degreeDegree Equivalency:Associates degree plus an extra 2 years job-related experience for a total of 7 years of required work experience (see \"required work experience\")OR9 total years required work experience.Required Work Experience:5 years IT experience in a leadership capacity, including 2 years' experience leading two or more concurrent project teams.Completion of the BCBSSC Training Program for Project Management may substitute for one year of work experience.Require Skills and Abilities:Excellent communications (verbal and written) skills with assertive yet customer-focused style.Advanced leadership skills in a team or project environment.Excellent problem solving and conflict management/resolution skills.Advanced analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies, information systems, business processes, and the key drivers and measures of success for the business unit and the organization. Advanced competency in management of resources to meet goals and multiple projects.Strong ability to lead multiple multidiscipline, high-performance work teams throughout project life cycle.Strong ability to negotiate terms and scope of work documents.Advanced ability to prepare and present formal presentations.Ability to manage all phases of work effort from inception to completion.Effective strategic thinking skills.Demonstrated proficiency in conducting analysis of project triple constraints.Required Software and Tools :Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and project management tools.We Prefer That You Have:Experience with agile and waterfall methodologies.CMMI-DEV (Capability Maturity Model Integration) and EVM (Earned Value Management) experience.IT Project Management Healthcare (Medicare/Medicaid) experience.One or more active professional certifications: PMP certification , CAPM certification, Scrum Master certification, SAFe Scaled Agile Certification, and/or AWS CloudProficiency in Microsoft Project and schedule management.What We Can Do for You:We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have access and opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.Our comprehensive benefits package includes:Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage401K retirement savings plan with company matchLife InsurancePaid Time Off (PTO)Nine paid holidaysOn-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locationsWellness program and healthy lifestyle premium discountTuition assistanceService recognitionEmployee AssistanceDiscounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and moreWhat to Expect Next:After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements. Management will be conducting interviews with those candidates who qualify with prioritization given to those candidates who demonstrate the preferred qualifications.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementBlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains affirmative action programs to promote employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, pregnant individuals, individuals with pregnancy-related conditions, and individuals needing accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs, provided that those accommodations do not impose an undue hardship on the Company.If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [e-mail] or call 800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.We participate in E-Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Here's more information .Some states have required notifications. Here's more information .