Project Director

Elevance Health; Woodlawn (MD); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevance Health is seeking a Project Director to lead the claims modernization program across Proof of Concept and implementation efforts. You will oversee reporting, RAID, governance cadence, readiness, and mentor teams while collaborating with PMO and Wellpoint Federal Leadership to surface risks and decisions.

The role requires BA/BS with 9+ years in project management, strong cross-functional leadership, and PMP or advanced degree preferred.

Qualifications

• This role requires a BA/BS in a related field and at least 9 years of professional project management experience, including leading large projects.
• This position is part of Wellpoint Federal division with residency requirements and potential background checks and clearances.
• Advanced degree or PMP certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex cross-functional projects across Operations, IT, PMO and other areas.
• Partner with senior leadership and CMS stakeholders, maintaining executive presence.
• Provide strategic direction and influence stakeholders to drive decisions.
• Define project scope, requirements, success factors and governance structures.
• Develop and oversee project management plans including resources and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate vendor partnerships, SLAs, and implementation activities.
• Coach teams on methodologies and ensure readiness and post-implementation support.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Decision making

Risk management

Education

BA/BS in related field

Master’s degree in project management

PMP certification

Job description

Project Director

Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 3 days per week , fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless accommodation is granted as required by law

The Project Director will work across the Proof of Concept and implementation efforts, bringing the pieces together to ensure the claims modernization effort is managed as an integrated initiative. This role will oversee reporting, RAID management, governance cadence, and readiness while providing guidance and support to the working teams. The project director will also partner closely with the PMO on CMS touchpoints and escalations and serve as a key connection point to the Wellpoint Federal Leadership Team, ensuring leadership has visibility to significant risks, decisions, dependencies, and areas requiring support.

How you will make an impact:

Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

This position is part of our Wellpoint Federal (former NGS) division which, per CMS TDL 190275, requires foreign national applicants meet the residency requirement of living in the United States at least three of the past five years.

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 escalated 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.

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

In addition to your salary, 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). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

• The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

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.

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. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state, and local laws.

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 Accessibility Accommodation Request Form (https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=8giMvgesLESaRuvu61vU17EJaA0EP3FIissI8zmZ_NpUNUgyTFRUMkY5NE5JNDFWMkhaUzQxMkJLWS4u&route=shorturl) 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 (https://info.flclearinghouse.com/).