Job Summary
Company : Highmark Health
Job Summary : This job defines, plans, and delivers 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.
Education :
Required : High School Diploma or equivalentSubstitutions : NonePreferred : Bachelor's degreeExperience :
Required : 4 years of experience in a project manager rolePreferred : 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-cycleLicenses and Certifications :
Required : NonePreferred : NoneSkills :
Experience with customer relationship managementPresentation skillsNegotiation skillsExperience with conflict resolutionExperience with Risk Mitigation PlanningLanguage (Other than English) : None
Travel Requirement : 0% - 25%
Position Type :
Office-based Teaches / trains others regularly OccasionallyTravel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site OccasionallyWorks primarily out-of-the office selling products / services (sales employees) NeverPhysical work site required YesLifting : up to 10 pounds ConstantlyLifting : 10 to 25 pounds OccasionallyLifting : 25 to 50 pounds OccasionallyDisclaimer : The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement : This position adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.