Sr Technical Project/Program Manager (remote)

Matlen Silver; North Carolina; Remote; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Matlen Silver is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead healthcare initiatives, including programs related to the Federal Employee Program (FEP). You will drive complex projects, align cross‑functional teams, and report to VP‑level leadership on progress, risks, and dependencies.

The role requires strong PM experience in healthcare/insurance, FEP knowledge, and the ability to operate in a highly matrixed environment with multiple delivery partners.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience in healthcare, insurance, or related environment.
• Strong knowledge of the Federal Employee Program (FEP) and related mandates.
• Experience working on government or federally related healthcare projects.
• Proven experience working with VP's, executives, and senior leadership.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate complex projects and multiple workstreams concurrently.
• Serve as a key coordination point between business and technology teams.
• Manage project scope, schedules, resources, risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Ensure deliverables are completed and approved according to project timelines.
• Work with cross-functional teams and multiple delivery partners in a matrixed environment.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation and resolution strategies.
• Present project status, risks, dependencies, and recommendations to VP‑level and senior leadership.
• Facilitate brainstorming, planning, and working sessions with stakeholders.
• Ensure project activities align with business requirements, contractual commitments, and FEP mandates.
• Mentor and provide guidance to team members to promote effective project delivery.

Skills

Project management

FEP experience

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Project Manager – Healthcare / BCBS

Location: Remote – Select U.S. States

Duration: 12-Month Contract

Employment Type: W2

Experience: 5+ Years

Rate: $50-$55/hr on W2

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex healthcare projects in a highly matrixed environment. The ideal candidate will have strong PMexperience, knowledge of the Federal Employee Program (FEP), and experience working with government-related healthcare initiatives. This role will work closely with business and technology teams, delivery partners, and senior leadership to manage project execution, risks, dependencies, schedules, and deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate complex projects and multiple workstreams concurrently.
• Serve as a key coordination point between business and technology teams.
• Manage project scope, schedules, resources, risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Ensure deliverables are completed and approved according to project timelines.
• Work with cross-functional teams and multiple delivery partners in a matrixed environment.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation and resolution strategies.
• Present project status, risks, dependencies, and recommendations to VP-level and senior leadership.
• Facilitate brainstorming, planning, and working sessions with stakeholders.
• Ensure project activities align with business requirements, contractual commitments, and FEP mandates.
• Mentor and provide guidance to team members to promote effective project delivery.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience in healthcare, insurance, or a related environment.
• Strong knowledge of the Federal Employee Program (FEP) and related mandates.
• Experience working on government or federally related healthcare projects.
• Proven experience working with VPs, executives, and senior leadership.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
• Experience managing complex projects with multiple teams, dependencies, and delivery partners.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Candidates with 7+ years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with BCBSNC or another Blue Cross Blue Shield health plan.
• Experience managing federal healthcare programs or mandates.
• Strong risk and issue management experience.
• Experience in highly matrixed organizations.
• PMP or other relevant project management certifications

• W2 only
• 12-month contract
• Remote opportunity
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Strong FEP experience is required for consideration.

About Matlen Silver

Experience Matters. Let your experience be driven by our experience. For more than 40 years, Matlen Silver has delivered solutions for complex talent and technology needs to Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders. Led by hard work, honesty, and a trusted team of experts, we can say that Matlen Silver technology has created a solutions experience and legacy of success that is the difference in the way the world works.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Matlen Silver is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.

If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at email and/or phone at: [e-mail] // 908-393-8600

Benefits for W2 Employees

• Health, vision, and dental insurance (single and family coverage)
• 401(k) plan (employee contributions only)