Project Manager

Highmark Health; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a Project Manager to define, plan, and deliver complex programs across functions in a hybrid PA role. You will organize cross-functional teams, maintain program roadmaps, and lead project managers in developing comprehensive plans.

You will communicate status to executives and ensure adherence to governance and compliance standards. The role requires 1–3 years in project management, strong communication, and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years experience in a project manager role and/or project leadership.
• Preferred health care insurance industry knowledge.
• Experience with an industry standard software development lifecycle.
• PMP certification or equivalent training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Defines, plans and delivers complex programs with cross-functional collaboration and interdependencies.
• Lead program strategy, assemble project teams and maintain cross-functional roadmaps.
• Monitor, report and adjust scope, schedule and budget; ensure alignment with goals.
• Develop customer relationships and present status to stakeholders throughout lifecycle.
• Adhere to project management methodologies and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Conflict resolution

Risk mitigation planning

Team building

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational and planning skills

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

## Project ManagerApply: Hybrid: PA, Working at Home - Pennsylvania: Full time: Posted Today: J287479## **Company :**Highmark Health## **Job Description :****JOB SUMMARY**This job is responsible for definition, planning and delivery of complex programs that require cross-functional collaboration and management of interdependencies between a group of projects and/or related activities within the constraint of scope, quality, time and budget. Includes the management of a group of internal exempt and/or matrixed employees and contractors that serve on the program(s) to deliver solutions for the business.**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES*** Works with business and technical organizations to drive out program strategy and approach. Organizes, plans, and maintains Program roadmap consisting of cross-functional activities/projects.* Work with business and technical organizations to assemble project teams. Lead Project Managers and Program team in the development and maintenance of comprehensive plans for a defined program.* Work with Executive Sponsor and Business Owner of a Program, and other management as required, to achieve the Program objectives. Acquire understanding of the business objectives for an assigned area.\"* Monitor, evaluate and report on Program status inclusive of scope, schedule, budget and alignment to Program and strategic goals. Direct corrective action as needed to maintain the viability of the Program.* Develop and maintain positive customer relationships. Deliver presentations of project status to effectively communicate throughout the project lifecycle.* Adhere to Highmark project management methods, project lifecycle methodologies, and audit requirements. Support and contribute to the improvement of project management methods and practices.* Other duties as assigned or requested.**EDUCATION****Minimum*** High School Diploma/GED**Preferred*** Bachelor’s degree**EXPERIENCE****Minimum*** 1 - 3 years experience in a project manager role and/or in a project leadership role**Preferred*** Health Care Insurance industry business and operational knowledge* Experience with an industry standard software development lifecycle**LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS****Required*** None**Preferred*** PMP certification or equivalent training**SKILLS*** Experience with customer relationship management* Presentation skills* Negotiation skills* Experience with conflict resolution* Experience with Risk Mitigation Planning* Team Building Skills* Strong interpersonal skills* Very good verbal and written communication skills* Solid organizational and planning skills* Solid leadership skills**PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS****Position Type**Office-basedTeaches / trains others regularlyOccasionallyTravel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-siteRarelyWorks primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)NeverPhysical work site requiredYesLifting: up to 10 poundsConstantlyLifting: 10 to 25 poundsOccasionallyLifting: 25 to 50 poundsOccasionally***Disclaimer:*** *The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.* ***Compliance Requirement**: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.* *As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.***Pay Range Minimum:**$68,400.00**Pay Range Maximum:**$105,900.00*Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.*