Program Manager (Delivery Management)

Description

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GENERAL OVERVIEW

Flexible Work Arrangements:At Highmark, we value both collaboration and flexibility. For this role, if you are located within 50 miles of Pittsburgh or any Highmark office, you'll enjoy a hybrid schedule, working from the office three days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). If you live beyond this 50-mile radius, you'll primarily work remotely, with an expectation of traveling to an office location for team-focused building meetings a maximum of 1-2 times annually.

This job is responsible for the successful definition, implementation and delivery of complex programs that requires cross-functional collaboration and interdependencies between a group of projects and/or related activities within the constraint of scope, quality, time and budget and under circumstances involving multiple moderate-probability, moderate-impact risk factors. Manages a matrix group of employees and contractors who serve on project teams and/or within departmental work groups to achieve a coordinated benefit.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with management to assemble project teams and work groups to produce deliverables required to achieve the objectives of a defined corporate program. Lead project managers and work group leaders in the development and maintenance of comprehensive plans for a defined corporate program.
• Organize, direct and coordinate cross-functional activities to focus corporate resources on the successful delivery and implementation of the desired results for a defined corporate program and/or strategic initiative.
• Work with the executive sponsor of a corporate program (VP or higher), and other management as required to achieve the objectives of a defined corporate program. Acquire detailed understanding of the business objectives for an assigned area.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress, alignment and financial “health” of a cross-functional group of projects and related activities which together, constitutes a defined corporate program. Direct corrective action as needed to maintain the viability of the program. If required - Report to the executive team/sponsor/steering committee on the progress, business impacts and strategies around the program(s).
• Assess risks that might jeopardize successful achievement of the desired results of a program, develop risk mitigation strategies and tactics, and implement risk mitigation plans.
• As needed - Partners with procurement to develop and execute strategies related to the service/asset contracts.
• As needed - Manages the vendor to the responsibilities outlined in the contract and statement of work.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

EDUCATION
Minimum

• High School Diploma / GED

Substitutions

• None

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Technology Management-related area of study
• MBA or Master’s Degree in Technology Management-related area of study

EXPERIENCE

Minimum

• 7 -10 years of work experience in project management or
• 7-10 years of work experience delivering business solutions using information technology

Preferred

• None

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• None

Preferred

• PMP or Certification in Project Management

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
Does this role supervise/manage other employees?

No

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Is Travel Required?
Yes

Note: Job duties and responsibilities support separation of duties across multiple users

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Pay Range Minimum:

$78,900.00

Pay Range Maximum:

$147,500.00

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