Remote Project Lead – Cross-Functional Delivery

Highmark Health; Louisiana; Remote; USD 68,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

United Concordia Dental is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex initiatives from definition through transition under a DoD contract. The role drives disciplined planning, cross‑functional execution, and transparent delivery health while coordinating with sponsors, owners, analysts, and vendors.

Responsibilities include establishing baselines, managing RAID and decision logs, tracking milestones, and ensuring readiness for operations. A background check and U.S. citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in a project manager role and/or project leadership role.
• US citizen and clear background check required for DoD contract.
• Experience with charters, integrated plans, RAID logs, decision logs, and stakeholder communications.

Responsibilities

• Establish a clear, controlled foundation for delivery.
• Coordinate cross-functional execution across business, technology, operations, and vendors.
• Track progress against scope, schedule, cost, quality, readiness, and delivery commitments.
• Maintain RAID log, dependencies, decisions, and governance.
• Coordinate readiness and transition to operations and project closure activities.

Skills

Project planning

RAID & change management

Stakeholder engagement

Executive communication

Vendor coordination

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

PMP certification (preferred)

Job description

United Concordia Dental is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex initiatives from definition through transition under a DoD contract. The role drives disciplined planning, cross‑functional execution, and transparent delivery health while coordinating with sponsors, owners, analysts, and vendors.

Responsibilities include establishing baselines, managing RAID and decision logs, tracking milestones, and ensuring readiness for operations. A background check and U.S. citizenship are required.