Strategic IT & Security Program Leader

Highmark Health; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 94,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead complex, multi-project programs with cross-functional teams. You will define delivery roadmaps, oversee staffing and budgets, and drive data-driven KPI reporting and executive-level communications.

The role emphasizes change management and security effectiveness, with mentorship of junior PMs and collaboration across business units to maximize profitability and delivery agility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor9s Degree in Business Education, Marketing or Information Systems required, substitutable with six years of progressive IS/IT experience
• 7 years in IS/IT or IT Security required; 5 years PM experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Cross-functional collaboration and interdependency management across projects, products/technologies, functions, and customers
• Coordinate with executive sponsor and management to meet program objectives
• Ensure clear communications and transparency on security initiatives and impacts
• Measure program effectiveness and report progress
• Apply change management to mitigate security risks
• Mentor other program managers

Skills

Change Management

Presentation Delivery

Prioritizing

Analytical and Logical Reasoning

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Risk Mitigation Planning

Customer Relationship Management

Interpersonal and Leadership

Organizational and Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Education, Marketing or Information Systems

Master's Degree in Business Administration or Business Management

Job description

Highmark Health is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead complex, multi-project programs with cross-functional teams. You will define delivery roadmaps, oversee staffing and budgets, and drive data-driven KPI reporting and executive-level communications.

The role emphasizes change management and security effectiveness, with mentorship of junior PMs and collaboration across business units to maximize profitability and delivery agility.