Project Consultant

Primary Responsibilities

The Project Consultant assists with various functions within the Office of Strategy and Project Management to support corporate initiatives which include:

• Planning, organizing and coordinating the efforts of delivering continuous improvement services requested by Corporate Management in support of the corporate vision, mission, critical issues, tactics, goals and objectives
• Providing support to all divisions and departments of the Company and interacting with associates at all levels
• Utilizing department accepted and standard project management methodology
• Leading projects through the phases of initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and closing
• Staying knowledgeable of project management techniques and ongoing initiatives throughout the organization
• Directing efforts of other supporting resources related to projects
• Planning and directing the activities to apply knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to meet project requirements
• Following standard project management methodology and adaptation of the plan to address concerns and expectations of impacted areas of the Company
• Serving in a project leadership role and being an important part of creating a favorable and productive environment
• Serving in a project leadership role and being an important part of creating a favorable and productive environment
• Supporting multiple projects at one time
• Accomplishing the above tasks with minimal supervision and works independently

Summary Of Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business, Engineering, or related field
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Project Management Institute (PMI) certification, or willingness to obtain a PMI PMP certification within one year of hiring
• 3 years of experience in a similar position and/or proven experience managing enterprise level projects according to assigned responsibilities
• Experience in a position leading projects to improve workflow/productivity
• Experience using project management techniques and tools
• Experience using Microsoft (MS) Project, MS Office, or similar applications
• Experience with project scope, budget, and resource planning, scheduling, tracking and reporting
• Experience with project risk and issue management
• Experience interacting with all levels of staff internal and external
• Knowledge of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama's key business processes, including an understanding of the Company’s structure and culture preferred
• Experience analyzing business processes and identifying solutions preferred
• Project Management Institute (PMI) sponsored training preferred

Work Location

The work schedule for this position will be hybrid (onsite/remote). Business areas reserve the right to require associates to return to the office as needed, based on performance or other business considerations. A hybrid work schedule is subject to amendment or termination at any time by the Company.