Strategic IT Program Leader for Complex Projects

Health Care Service Corp.; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 93,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) seeks an experienced project/program leader to drive large, complex initiatives in Richardson, TX. You will own end-to-end delivery, manage cost, schedule and dependencies, and ensure alignment with business objectives through the SDLC and RAS frameworks.

The role requires strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management in a matrix organization, with deep expertise in project governance and cross-functional leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree with 5 years project management experience OR 7 years project management experience.
• Familiarity with PMBOK and managing large/complex projects.
• Understanding of budget tracking and reporting.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and facilitation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead large complex projects or a program with multiple sub-projects.
• Own end-to-end delivery including cost, schedule and dependencies.
• Align project scope with business objectives and manage stakeholders.
• Apply SDLC and enterprise processes across delivery teams.
• Escalate risks and manage changes to ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

PM methodologies

Budget management

Negotiation

Communication

Matrix organization

SDLC knowledge

Education

Bachelor degree

Tools

Clarity PPM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) seeks an experienced project/program leader to drive large, complex initiatives in Richardson, TX. You will own end-to-end delivery, manage cost, schedule and dependencies, and ensure alignment with business objectives through the SDLC and RAS frameworks.

The role requires strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management in a matrix organization, with deep expertise in project governance and cross-functional leadership.