Senior Project Manager - Enterprise Transformation

About the position JOB SUMMARY CANDIDATE MUST BE US Citizen (due to contractual/access requirements) A hybrid schedule applies to this position. Individuals living within 50 miles of any Highmark office will be required to be in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. This job defines, plans, and delivers of complex programs that require cross-functional collaboration and management of inter-dependencies between a group of projects and/or related activities within the constraint of scope, quality, time and budget. Includes the management of a group of internal exempt and/or matrixed employees and contractors that serve on the program(s) to deliver solutions for the business. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Work with business and technical organizations to drive out program strategy and approach. Organize, plan, and maintain program roadmap consisting of cross-functional activities/projects. Work with business and technical organizations to assemble project teams. Lead Project Managers and/or Program team in the development and maintenance of comprehensive plans for a defined program. Work with Executive Sponsor and Business Owner of a Program, and other management as required, to achieve the Program objectives. Acquire understanding of the business objectives for an assigned area. Monitor, evaluate and report on Program status inclusive of scope, schedule, budget and alignment to Program and strategic goals. Direct corrective action, as needed, to maintain the viability of the Program. Develop and maintain positive customer relationships. Deliver presentations of project status to effectively communicate throughout the project life-cycle. Adhere to the Organization's project management methods, project life-cycle methodologies, and audit requirements. Support and contribute to the improvement of project management methods and practices. Other duties as assigned or requested.

Responsibilities

• Work with business and technical organizations to drive out program strategy and approach.
• Organize, plan, and maintain program roadmap consisting of cross-functional activities/projects.
• Work with business and technical organizations to assemble project teams.
• Lead Project Managers and/or Program team in the development and maintenance of comprehensive plans for a defined program.
• Work with Executive Sponsor and Business Owner of a Program, and other management as required, to achieve the Program objectives.
• Acquire understanding of the business objectives for an assigned area.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on Program status inclusive of scope, schedule, budget and alignment to Program and strategic goals.
• Direct corrective action, as needed, to maintain the viability of the Program.
• Develop and maintain positive customer relationships.
• Deliver presentations of project status to effectively communicate throughout the project life-cycle.
• Adhere to the Organization's project management methods, project life-cycle methodologies, and audit requirements.
• Support and contribute to the improvement of project management methods and practices.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 4 years of experience in a project manager role
• Experience with customer relationship management
• Presentation skills
• Negotiation skills
• Experience with conflict resolution
• Experience with Risk Mitigation Planning

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree
• PMP certification or equivalent training
• Healthcare Insurance industry business and operational knowledge
• Experience managing large, complex projects
• Very good leadership skills
• Very good organizational and planning skills
• Experience with an industry standard software development life-cycle

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