Senior Client Project Manager

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including detailed schedules, resource allocation, budget management, and risk assessments.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential project roadblocks. Scope Management
• Define and manage project scope, ensuring all deliverables align with business objectives. Manage changes to scope effectively and efficiently.
• Allocate and manage project resources (human, financial, and material) effectively to optimize performance and meet project deadlines.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, communicating project progress, addressing concerns, and managing expectations.
• Risk & Issue Management
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, implementing appropriate corrective actions. Maintain a detailed RAID log.
• Reporting & Documentation
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive project status reports, maintaining meticulous documentation, including project plans, meeting minutes, project artifacts, and approvals.
• Team Leadership & Collaboration
• Lead and motivate project teams, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Quality Assurance
• Implement quality control measures to ensure projects meet defined quality standards.

EDUCATION

Required Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare, Information Technology, Business or related field or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor’s degree.

EXPERIENCE

Required 5 years of experience in project management to include successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget and managing multiple projects concurrently. Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana, etc.).

SKILLS

Strong understanding of project management principles and best practices. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences. Strong organizational and time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and manage competing demands.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type Office-based. Teaches / trains others regularly. Rarely 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. Rarely Lifting 25 to 50 pounds. Never.

PAY RANGE

Minimum $94,200.00 Pay Range Maximum $151,000.00 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.