Project Director

Wellpoint Federal Solutions, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Elevance Health is seeking a Director-level Project Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives across Operations, IT, and PMO, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and successful delivery. You will partner with senior leadership and government stakeholders, drive governance, define scope and CSFs, manage resources and risk, and coach project teams toward execution excellence.

The role emphasizes executive presence and complex program delivery in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in a related field with at least 9 years in project management; 7+ years leading large projects.
• Equivalent education/experience accepted.
• Master’s in PM and PMP certification preferred.
• Navigate ambiguity with strong cross-functional leadership.
• Governance, risk and stakeholder management proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional projects across Operations, IT, PMO and other areas.
• Partner with senior leadership and CMS stakeholders with executive presence.
• Provide strategic direction and influence stakeholders to drive decisions.
• Define scope, requirements, CSFs and governance structures.
• Develop and oversee PM plans including resource, risk, quality, cost and schedules.
• Coordinate vendor partnerships, SLAs, and implementation activities.
• Establish quality gates and training plans to support delivery.
• Coach and mentor project teams on methodologies and best practices.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Executive presence

Stakeholder management

Governance

Strategic direction

Mentoring

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in project management

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Job description

How you will make an impact:

• Lead complex, cross-functional projects across Operations, IT, PMO, and other business areas, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and successful implementation.
• Partner with senior leadership and CMS stakeholders, demonstrating strong executive presence, effective communication, and the ability to navigate complex or sensitive discussions.
• Provide strategic direction and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels to drive decisions, resolve challenges, and achieve project outcomes.
• Define project scope, requirements, critical success factors, and governance structures to ensure effective planning, execution, and accountability.
• Develop and oversee comprehensive project management plans, including resource allocation, risk mitigation, quality, cost, scope, and implementation schedules.
• Coordinate vendor partnerships, contractual agreements, service-level agreements, and implementation and post-implementation activities.
• Establish project quality gates, approval processes, training plans, and operational readiness requirements to support successful delivery and transition.
• Coach and mentor project teams and project managers on methodologies, best practices, tools, and performance expectations while overseeing post-implementation stabilization and warranty periods.

Requirements

BA/BS in a related field and minimum of 9 years professional project management experience, which at least 7 years are spent leading and directing large project tasks; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

If this job is assigned to any Government Business Division entity, the applicant and incumbent fall under a 'sensitive position' work designation and may be subject to additional requirements beyond those associates outside Government Business Divisions.

Requirements include but are not limited to more stringent and frequent background checks and/or government clearances, segregation of duties principles, role specific training, monitoring of daily job functions, and sensitive data handling instructions.

Associates in these jobs must follow the specific policies, procedures, guidelines, etc. as stated by the Government Business Division in which they are employed.

Preferred Education, Capabilities and Experiences

• Master’s degree in project management
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, establish structure, and drive clarity and alignment in complex, evolving environments.
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills, with the ability to oversee multiple workstreams, identify dependencies, anticipate risks, and drive issue resolution.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills, including the ability to proactively address challenges and appropriately elevate issues to leadership.
• Knowledge of project and program management methodologies, with an emphasis on governance, execution oversight, implementation readiness, and successful outcomes.
• Strong operational and technical acumen, with the ability to connect business and technical considerations, constructively challenge assumptions, and influence teams without requiring deep technical expertise.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive presence, with the ability to balance strategic priorities and operational details while building credibility with project teams, senior leadership, and government customers.

Salary and Location

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is $114,400 to $180,180.

Location(s): Baltimore, Maryland: Hingham Massachusetts: East Syracuse, New York

Benefits

Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

Job Details

Job Level: Director

Equivalent Workshift: Job Family: BSP > Program/Project

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health.

Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

Hybrid Workforce Strategy

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

Vaccination Requirement

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the following form: Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.

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Equal Opportunity Summary

Elevance Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans.