Company :Highmark Inc.Job Description : 

JOB SUMMARY

This job directly applies project leadership to multiple large complex product and technology solutions throughout the Infrastructure & Security group.  The Incumbent exhibits and applies the core behaviors which define success for HMHS and our customers: Purposeful Execution, Teamwork, Transformational Leadership, and a Customer-First mentality.  This requires a commitment to on-time/on-budget delivery, promoting a culture of collaboration among all project stakeholders, thinking and planning strategically in areas of risk mitigation and overall project direction, and a dedicated focus on bringing value to our customers.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as a project leader for the definition, planning, and delivery of multiple large-scale product and technology projects, working with the executive sponsor (Director or higher) and other management as required to ensure achievement of the defined project goals. Receive high risk, visible efforts, must take a lead role in the successful delivery and implementation of cross-functional activities to achieve the desired results for a defined program and/or strategic initiative. Drive the day-to-day operation of projects (including budgetary oversight and staffing) ensuring that all projects are reliably delivered on time, on budget and with a consistently high standard of quality.Collaborate with all project stakeholders to proactively identify and mitigate project risks with frequent reevaluation and reprioritization of the risk register.  Determine communication strategies and execute those to provide accurate and timely project information.  Efficiently summarize and present complex ideas and/or data into a format that can be understood by all levels of the organization.Cultivate a customer-first attitude by forging relationships with stakeholders to better understand their needs and goals, and seek to discern what the customer impact will be for each project decision and/or action taken.Other duties as assigned or requested.

EDUCATION

Required

Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Management Information Science or related field

Substitutions

6 years of related and progressive experience in lieu of Bachelor's degree

Preferred

Master's Degree in Business Administration, or Management Information Science

EXPERIENCE

Required

5 years in Project Management5 years delivering business solutions using information technology

Preferred

Proven work experience successfully delivering technology solutions in the field of healthcare infrastructure and/or security

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS

Required

None

Preferred

Project Management Professional (PMP)

SKILLS

Customer-first mindset.  Skilled at anticipating customers' needs and the ability to build relationships that enable collaboration among all stakeholders and vendorsAbility to drive change and thrive in ambiguityCan successfully manage scope, people and budgets through strategic planning of multiple projects not only for current phases, but for the future as wellExcellent written and verbal communication skills; Is articulate and can communicate succinctly to multiple levels within a matrixed organization; Must be comfortable presenting to large and diverse audiencesAssertive leader who can analyze complex problems and works proactively to overcome obstacles by identifying risk and planning out mitigation and contingency strategiesStrong leadership and interpersonal skills including experience with conflict resolution.  Ability to pull together a group of people with diverse skills and make a functional teamPassion for leading projects and interacting with people to drive technical solutions to a successful completionProven ability to influence change and negotiate solutionsAbility to lead others who will be running smaller sub-projects and provide mentorship/coaching to less experienced staff

Language (Other than English):

None

Travel Requirement

0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

Office-based

Teaches / trains others regularly

Occasionally

Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

Rarely

Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)

Never

Physical work site required

Yes

Lifting: up to 10 pounds

Constantly

Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds

Occasionally

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

Rarely

Disclaimer: 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.

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