Senior Healthcare IT Project Lead

Highmark Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead mid-size to large initiatives from concept to delivery, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and quality results. You will oversee scope, resources, risks, and communications across stakeholders in a healthcare setting.

This role requires strong organizational skills, proactive problem solving, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities. Candidates should have 3 years of PM experience and proficiency with tools like MS Project, Jira,

Qualifications

• 3 years of project management experience delivering complex initiatives.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Jira, Asana.
• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, IT, business or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed project plans with schedules and budgets.
• Define project scope and manage changes.
• Allocate resources and monitor performance.
• Communicate with stakeholders and manage expectations.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation; maintain RAID log.
• Lead project teams and ensure quality standards.

Skills

PM principles

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare/IT/Business

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Asana

Job description

Highmark Health is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead mid-size to large initiatives from concept to delivery, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and quality results. You will oversee scope, resources, risks, and communications across stakeholders in a healthcare setting.

This role requires strong organizational skills, proactive problem solving, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities. Candidates should have 3 years of PM experience and proficiency with tools like MS Project, Jira,