Principal Technical Project/Program Manager

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is seeking a senior leader to initiate and drive strategic technical programs of high complexity. You will coordinate enterprise-wide changes, mandate compliance, and oversee large-scale platforms while guiding teams to deliver end-to-end scope.

You will develop stakeholder plans and provide executive-facing status reports. The role requires strong program management, leadership, and technical coordination capabilities to ensure alignment with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree required.
• 8+ years of experience in related field.
• In lieu of degree, 10+ years of experience in related field.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and lead strategic technical projects and programs of high complexity.
• Manage enterprise-level programs such as mandate compliance and large-scale platform changes.
• Lead teams to deliver project scope and facilitate implementation.
• Maintain multiple projects within an enterprise portfolio and align with goals.
• Create portfolio status reports for executive level representation.
• Guide and coach other team members on complex projects.
• Develop stakeholder engagement plans to set consistent expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Leading Project Teams

Program Management

Strategic Technology Initiatives

Team Leadership

Team Management

Technical Coordination

Technical Leadership

Technical Project Leadership

Technical Projects

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Experience in related field (8+ years) in lieu of degree

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for initiating and leading strategic technical projects and programs of high complexity. This role manages enterprise-level programs such as enterprise-wide mandate compliance and large-scale platform changes.

• Serve as technical coordination point for projects and initiatives of enterprise-level scale such as enterprise-wide mandate compliance and large-scale platform changes.
• Leads teams in managing and/or facilitating the delivery and implementation of project/program scope.
• Manage multiple projects that are part of an enterprise portfolio or a program.
• Ensures alignment with strategic direction and goals.
• Creates portfolio/project status reports for executive level representation.
• Frequently leads other team members on complex projects.
• Develops a plan for identifying, engaging, and communicating with stakeholders to set consistent expectations.

Hiring Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required)
• 8+ years of experience in related field.
• In lieu of degree, 10+ years of experience in related field.

Salary Range At Blue Cross NC

At Blue Cross NC, we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market-price and our starting salaries are typically planned near the middle of the range listed. Compensation decisions are driven by factors including experience and training, specialized skill sets, licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. Our base salary is part of a robust Total Rewards package that includes an Annual Incentive Bonus*, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and competitive health benefits and wellness programs. *Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance. $118,691.00 - $189,906.00

Skills

• Leadership
• Leading Project Teams
• Program Management
• Strategic Technology Initiatives
• Team Leadership
• Team Management
• Technical Coordination
• Technical Leadership
• Technical Project Leadership
• Technical Projects

About Us

It's an exciting time to work at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC). Health care is changing, and we're leading the way. We offer more than health insurance our customers can count on. We’re committed to better health and better health care - in our communities and beyond. Our employees bring energy and creativity to the workplace, and it shows in our innovative approach to improving the health and well-being of North Carolinians. Blue Cross NC is a fully taxed, not-for-profit company headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. We serve more than 4.3 million members, and we employ more than 5,000 people across the country who are passionate about making health care better for all. Help us lead the charge for better health care by joining our award-winning team. Discover tremendous opportunities with us to do challenging and rewarding work. Opportunities that can lead you to a fulfilling career, work that can help others lead healthier, happier lives.

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Request Accommodations

Blue Cross NC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, hiring process, or have technical issues that prevent you from completing your application please notify HR at [e-mail].

Hybrid Flex and Remote Flex

Blue Cross NC is a Hybrid Flex company. Whether the role is Hybrid Flex or Remote Flex depends on the nature of the work and distance from our Durham headquarters. We welcome candidates from outside the local area and in any of our approved states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.