Technical Project Manager Senior

The Elevance Health Companies, Inc.; Mendota Heights (MN); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merit increases

Paid holidays

401(k) + match

Job summary

Elevance Health is seeking a Technical Project Manager Senior in Minnesota to lead multi-million dollar information systems projects, including full lifecycle development and data warehouse initiatives. You will direct analysts, designers and programmers to meet project objectives and deliverables.

Required are a BA/BS in IT or CS with 7+ years of PM experience, strong collaboration, and experience with project management tools.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in IT, Computer Science or related field and 7 years PM experience in broad-based information systems or data warehouse development.
• Experience leading and directing project tasks in a matrix environment and communicating at all levels.
• PM tools, documentation tools, and reporting tools experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coaches and mentors project team members.
• Mentors other project managers in project management methodology.
• Develops project plans, scopes, risk, cost, and quality management plans.
• Coordinates requirements, schedules implementations, and post-implementation support.
• Defines quality gates and critical success factors for project phases.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Requirements documents

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Training planning

PM tools

Communication

Education

BA/BS in IT or CS

Tools

Rational tools

Portfolio management software

Job description

Anticipated End Date: 2026-09-04 Position Title: Technical Project Manager Senior

Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless accommodation is granted as required by law.

The Tech Project Manager Senior will work independently with business partners to identify and implement medium to large technical projects, as defined by Company methodology, such as broad-based information systems, full life-cycle application development, building enterprise applications or data warehouse planning and development. Manages projects at least $5-7 M in size or equal complexity. Directs system analysts, software designers and programmers to determine best methods to achieve project objectives. Responsible for applying project management knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project deliverables, processes, and systems.

How you will make an impact

• Coaches and mentors project team members.
• Mentors other project managers around project management methodology.
• Determines project scope.
• Develops resource, risk, quality, cost, and scope management plans.
• Develops training plans.
• Develops requirements documents.
• Develops project approval matrix.
• Identifies project team training and tool needs.
• Defines, recommends and secures contractual agreements for technical services and products.
• Coordinates requirements, schedules implementation and post-implement plans, and develops service-level agreements for vendor partners and global resources firms.
• Defines quality gates for each project methodology phase.
• Defines critical success factors.
• Establishes and manages the project warranty period.
• Acts as subject matter expert for project and program management related tools and processes.

Minimum Requirements

Requires an BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field of study and a minimum of 7 years project management experience in broad-based information systems, full life-cycle application development and/or building enterprise applications and/or data warehouse planning and development with 3 years leading and directing project tasks; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background. Requires experience in creating an effective team environment, building strong relationships, negotiation, solving problems and issues, resolving conflicts, managing resources in a matrix environment and communicating effectively at all levels of an organization. Requires experience working with project management tools, documentation tools, and reporting tools required.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences

Project Management Professional certification (PMP) strongly preferred. Experience working with portfolio management applications and Rational tools strongly preferred.

Salary and Location

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is $130,944 to $ 196,416. Location(s): Minnesota

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package
• incentive and recognition programs
• equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws. * The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

If this job is assigned to any Government Business Division entity, the applicant and incumbent fall under a 'sensitive position' work designation and may be subject to additional requirements beyond those associates outside Government Business Divisions. Requirements include but are not limited to more stringent and frequent background checks and/or government clearances, segregation of duties principles, role specific training, monitoring of daily job functions, and sensitive data handling instructions. Associates in these jobs must follow the specific policies, procedures, guidelines, etc. as stated by the Government Business Division in which they are employed.

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Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

Additional Benefits

• merit increases
• paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement)
• medical
• dental
• vision
• short and long term disability benefits
• 401(k) +match
• stock purchase plan
• life insurance
• wellness programs
• financial education resources, to name a few

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the following form: Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.

Elevance Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans.