Project Manager

Highmark Health; United States; Sur place; USD 68 000 - 106 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Highmark Health is seeking a Program Manager to define, plan, and deliver complex programs with cross-functional collaboration across multiple projects. You will manage teams, align with executives, and ensure scope, time, and budget objectives are met.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in program/project leadership, familiarity with SDLC, and a PMP or equivalent training is preferred. This is an office-based role within a healthcare environment requiring strong communication and leadership

Qualifications

• 1–3 years experience in a project manager and/or project leadership role.
• Health care industry knowledge beneficial.
• Experience with an industry standard software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• PMP certification or equivalent training preferred.

Responsabilités

• 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.
• Lead Project Managers and Program team in the development and maintenance of comprehensive plans for a defined program.
• Engage with Executive Sponsor and Business Owner to understand objectives and align program goals.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on Program status including scope, schedule, budget, and alignment to goals; take corrective action as needed.
• Develop and maintain positive customer relationships; present program status across the lifecycle.
• Adhere to project management methods and audit requirements; support improvement of practices.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Connaissances

Customer relationship management

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Risk mitigation planning

Team building

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

High School Diploma/GED

Description du poste

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.

Company

Highmark Health

Job Description

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-based

Teaches / trains others regularly: Occasionally

Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site: Never

Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees): ...

Lifting up to 10 pounds: Yes

Lifting 10 to 25 pounds: Constantly

Lifting 25 to 50 pounds: Occasionally

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.

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