Strategic Program Leader - Cross-Functional Delivery

Highmark Health; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 94,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead complex, multi-project programs spanning business and IT areas. You will drive delivery, staffing, and cost modeling to optimize capabilities and profitability.

Your role emphasizes change management, KPI reporting, and executive communication while mentoring other program managers. Strong collaboration with executives and teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• Six years of progressive IS/IT experience may substitute.
• Master's degree preferred for advanced roles.
• 7 years in IS/IT or IT Security is required.
• 5 years of Project/Program Management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cross-functional collaboration and interdependency management across multiple projects and technologies.
• Coordinate with executives to achieve program objectives and understand business objectives.
• Maintain clear communication about security initiatives and impact to business and consumers.
• Measure program effectiveness and report progress to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Sponsors and Business Owners to meet program objectives.
• Apply change-management methodologies to mitigate security risks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Change Management

Presentation Delivery

Prioritizing

Analytical Reasoning

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Risk Mitigation

Client Relationship

Leadership

Organization & Planning

Education

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

Master's Degree in Business Administration or Business Management

Tools

PMP

CISSP

Job description

Highmark Health is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead complex, multi-project programs spanning business and IT areas. You will drive delivery, staffing, and cost modeling to optimize capabilities and profitability.

Your role emphasizes change management, KPI reporting, and executive communication while mentoring other program managers. Strong collaboration with executives and teams is essential.