Company :Highmark HealthJob Description : 

JOB SUMMARY

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 with a focus of Enterprise strategic projects that align with delivering better health outcomes.

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 equivalent

Substitutions

None

Preferred

Bachelor's degree

EXPERIENCE

Required

4 years of experience in a project manager role

Preferred

PMP certification or equivalent trainingHealthcare Insurance industry business and operational knowledgeExperience managing large, complex projectsVery good leadership skillsVery good organizational and planning skillsExperience with an industry standard software development life-cycle

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required

None

Preferred

None

SKILLS

Experience with customer relationship managementPresentation skillsNegotiation skillsExperience with conflict resolutionExperience with Risk Mitigation Planning

Language (Other than English)

None

Travel Requirement

0% - 25%

Position Type

Office-based

Teaches / trains others regularly

Occasionally

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

Occasionally

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

Occasionally

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.

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.

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. 

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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 their race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Highmark Health and its affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status or disability. 

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