Sr Project Manager

Health Care Service; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) is seeking a senior Project Manager to lead large, complex state and federal projects, owning end-to-end delivery from scope through production. You will work in a matrix organization, coordinating with pdl and IT product managers, applying PMBOK-based practices and SDLC knowledge.

The role requires strong communication, negotiation, and strategic thinking, with a hybrid work arrangement (3 days in office, 2 days remote).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 5 years of PM experience or 7+ years of PM experience.
• Familiarity with PM methodologies (PMBOK) and managing large/complex projects.
• Experience in financial tracking and budget reporting for projects.
• Strong negotiation, conflict management and political savvy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and meeting facilitation skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team within a matrix organization.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Experience with SDLC and enterprise processes (OWF, Scrum, XP).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of large, complex projects for state/federal mandates.
• Manage cost, schedule, dependencies, scope, and risks.
• Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships to align objectives.
• Drive delivery with product managers and program managers, removing blockers.
• Ensure adherence to SDLC and enterprise processes.
• Communicate progress, decisions, and escalation of issues effectively.

Skills

PM methodology

Verbal and written communication

Negotiation and political savvy

Independent and team work

Analytical thinking

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Delivery leadership in matrix org

Education

Bachelor Degree

PM or related field experience

Tools

Clarity PPM

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

Job description

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers.

Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for leading large complex projects for state and federal mandates. Being accountable for end-to-end delivery of a project or program, including managing the cost / budget, schedule & dependencies; ensuring the project scope is aligned with the stated business objectives. Providing a blend of technical and business acumen to drive the design, development and implementation of strategic projects. Building a sufficient level of knowledge of products and lob to enable targeted probing of delivery feasibility and conflicts with other projects. Setting and managing customer expectations; managing and escalating issues and changes. Developing and maintaining relationships with project stakeholders to obtain project objectives while working in a matrix project environment. Driving deliverables and activities with pdl and it product managers or their program manager by removing barriers, and escalating risk/issues. Having a thorough understanding of systems development life cycle and project management and enterprise processes.

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree with 5 years project management experience OR 7 years project management experience.
• Familiarity and experience with Project Management Methodologies (i.e. Project Management Institute - PMBOK), and experience in project delivery and management of large and/or complex projects.
• Understanding of project financial tracking including monitoring and reporting on budget expenditures.
• Experience in negotiations, managing conflict, and organizational / political savvy.
• Verbal and written communication skills, as well as meeting facilitation skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Analytical thinking and problem solving skills; agility and flexibility to adapt to constantly changing priorities.
• Ability to create integrated, milestone-driven critical path project plans.
• Ability to multi-task and balance multiple competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to influence (direct / indirect reports, project stakeholders, and leaders), and manage in a matrix organization.
• Structured, organized and methodical in execution, takes ownership and accountability for outcomes, drives for results and drives certainty in delivery; able to manage multiple parallel efforts and deliver quality deliverables on schedule.
• Develops trusted relationships and demonstrates deep Interpersonal skills.
• Experience with the entire software development lifecycle from inception to development to testing to production deployment and maintenance; deep understanding of HCSC delivery models - OWF, Scrum, XP.
• Regular in-person attendance at the designated facility of the job posting.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification
• Health care acumen and HCSC experience
• Comfort/poise with senior management
• Leadership skills
• Knowledge of the Clarity PPM system, and expertise in Microsoft Suite, including Excel, PPT, Word, Project.

This is a Flex (hybrid) role: 3 days in office; 2 days remote.

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Pay Transparency Statement

At Health Care Service Corporation, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees to support their life outside of work. From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, pension plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, plus other incentives, we offer a robust total rewards package for employees. Learn more about our benefit offerings by visiting https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards .

The compensation offered will vary depending on your job‑related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan subject to the terms and the conditions of the plan.

Flex employees are expected to be in the office a minimum of three days a week. Management will have discretion to modify an employee's weekly schedule for exigent circumstances.

HCSC Employment Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued and All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteris