Project Manager

About the role

This job is responsible for definition, planning and delivery of complex programs that require cross-functional collaboration and management of interdependencies 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. 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 Occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Works with business and technical organizations to drive out program strategy and approach.
• Organizes, plans, and maintains Program roadmap consisting of cross-functional activities/projects.
• Work with business and technical organizations to assemble project teams.
• Lead Project Managers and 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 lifecycle.
• Adhere to Highmark project management methods, project lifecycle methodologies, and audit requirements.
• Support and contribute to the improvement of project management methods and practices.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 - 3 years experience in a project manager role and/or in a project leadership role
• Preferred Health Care Insurance industry business and operational knowledge
• Experience with an industry standard software development lifecycle

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma/GED
• Preferred Bachelor’s degree
• Preferred PMP certification or equivalent training

Skills

• Experience with customer relationship management
• Presentation skills
• Negotiation skills
• Experience with conflict resolution
• Experience with Risk Mitigation Planning
• Team Building Skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Very good verbal and written communication skills
• Solid organizational and planning skills
• Solid leadership skills

Pay

Pay Range Minimum $68,400.00

Pay Range Maximum $105,900.00

Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.