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Associate Director - Project Management

Associate Director - Project Management

Indiana StaffingIndianapolis, IN, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Associate Director of Project Management

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first. Join the Readiness and Recovery team, focusing on Experience and Transformation within Clinical and Service domains. This strategic leadership role is responsible for guiding cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance clinical and service experiences, drive transformation, and support enterprise goals. The Associate Director will ensure alignment of project initiatives with business objectives, champion governance and best practices, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Responsibilities include :

  • Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of Project Leaders supporting clinical / service experience and transformation initiatives.
  • Overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of complex projects that advance clinical and service transformation.
  • Managing the end-to-end project lifecycle, including readiness milestones, stakeholder engagement, and achievement of key performance indicators.
  • Developing, managing, and optimizing project plans, budgets, schedules, and resource allocations to ensure successful, on-time, and on-budget delivery.
  • Implementing and monitoring governance frameworks and best practices for clinical / service transformation.
  • Proactively monitoring project performance, identifying and mitigating risks, and communicating project status, challenges, and outcomes.
  • Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance delivery efficiency, service quality, and team effectiveness.
  • Fostering a culture of collaboration, transparency, and accountability across multidisciplinary teams.

Required Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in project or program management, preferably in clinical, service, healthcare, or transformation environments.
  • Demonstrated success managing large-scale, cross-functional projects and teams.
  • Strong understanding of governance frameworks and transformation management.
  • Experience with project management tools and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.).
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and manage multiple priorities.
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare administration, clinical sciences, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
  • Proven leadership experience managing teams of five or more.
  • PMP, Agile, or other relevant project management certifications.
  • Experience in healthcare, insurance, clinical operations, or highly regulated industries.
  • Additional Information

    Work-at-home requirements :

  • Must have the ability to provide a high-speed DSL or cable modem for a home office.
  • Associates or contractors who live and work from home in the state of California will be provided payment for their internet expense.
  • A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 25x10 (25mpbs download x 10mpbs upload) is required.
  • Satellite and Wireless Internet service is NOT allowed for this role.
  • A dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.
  • Interview Format :

    As part of our hiring process, we will be using an exciting interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. If you are selected, you will receive correspondence inviting you to participate in a HireVue assessment. You will have a set of questions and you will provide responses to each question. This should take about 15-20 minutes. Your answers will be reviewed, and you will subsequently be informed if you will be moving forward to the next round.

    Travel : While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

    Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40

    Pay Range : $126,300 - $173,700 per year

    This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and / or individual performance.

    Description of Benefits : Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off, disability, life insurance, and many other opportunities.

    Application Deadline : 11-28-2025

    About Us : Humana Inc. is committed to putting health first for our teammates, our customers, and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health delivering the care and service they need, when they need it.

    Equal Opportunity Employer : It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Humana complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services.

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