Senior IT Project Leader - Transformation & Delivery

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island; United States; Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island is seeking an experienced Project Manager within the Enterprise Program Management Office (EPMO) to execute medium to large IT and operational projects. You will plan, govern, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver IT solutions on scope, budget, and schedule.

You will coordinate transformation roadmaps, manage multiple suppliers, and drive change adoption across business areas.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of project management methodologies, processes, and tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project
• Ability to facilitate meetings and teamwork; demonstrates leadership and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Negotiation and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans inclusive of IT application updates and operational deliverables.
• Identify critical path, outlining tasks, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Develop integrated transformation roadmaps that coordinate business processes, operating models, technology, and change adoption across impacted areas.
• Engage and manage contracted deliverables with multiple suppliers and partners, ensuring timely delivery.
• Lead cross-functional teams, fostering a positive and collaborative team culture, promoting innovation and problem-solving.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to synthesize information, provide updates, and manage expectations.
• Interact with the business line and leadership, running Steering Committees and providing project updates.
• Navigate organizational dependencies, competing priorities, and evolving business conditions to build alignment and enable timely decision-making.
• Monitor project progress, analyze data, and generate reports to track key performance indicators.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, making strategic decisions to keep projects on track.
• Utilize analytical skills to make critical decisions and recommendations to solve project-related problems.
• Allocate resources efficiently, balancing workload and ensuring team members have the necessary tools and support.
• Manage the project budget, including monthly forecasting, accruals, and proposed budget changes.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Stay current with industry trends and technologies, applying relevant knowledge to enhance project outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Budgeting

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island is seeking an experienced Project Manager within the Enterprise Program Management Office (EPMO) to execute medium to large IT and operational projects. You will plan, govern, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver IT solutions on scope, budget, and schedule.

You will coordinate transformation roadmaps, manage multiple suppliers, and drive change adoption across business areas.