Assoc Agile Project Manager

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, we are a mission‑driven organization dedicated to championing the health and well‑being of our members and the communities we serve. Our team is the power behind that promise. As the industry rapidly evolves we are looking for forward‑thinking professionals to join us in delivering on our promise. At Blue Cross, you’ll find purpose, opportunities and support to build a meaningful career and make a powerful impact in our community.

This position is responsible for leading Agile teams and projects independently. The Agile Project Manager facilitates our teams to reach our delivery, operations and infrastructure project goals by consistently applying Servant Leadership and facilitation skills. Focused on learning and applying Project Management techniques and principles, the role will coordinate several Agile stable teams and projects, partnering with direct leaders and other members of the enterprise to ensure continued focus on the delivery of business value.

Candidates applying to this position must live within driving distance of the Omaha, Nebraska metro. This position allows remote flexibility but will have 1 day per week in the office.

• Facilitate project/team planning and delivery activities, including backlog/scope definition, prioritization, planning, estimation, demos, retrospectives, and stand‑ups.
• Partner with management to remove impediments, resolve conflicts and issues to ensure project and program velocity.
• Monitor metrics defined by the leadership to measure, develop and execute plans to improve maturity.
• Develop detailed project execution plans; track project progress, budget, milestones and quality; effectively communicate to program and project stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Management to ensure they are aware of resource allocation needs and impact to project deliverables and overall project costs.
• Adhere to project and quality related processes in collaboration with fellow project managers and management.
• Remain flexible to changing priorities, open to new ideas and keep the customer experience as the focus.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 1+ years of demonstrated experience managing multiple projects or executing projects in various methodologies or phases.
• Demonstrated excellence in change management and coaching others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels of the enterprise, including external vendors.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, time management skills and the ability to multitask.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for this requirement.

The ability to meet or exceed the attendance and timeliness requirements of the department.

The ability to work well in a team environment and be capable of building and maintaining positive relationships with other staff, departments, and customers.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

• Professional Certification(s):
  Project Management (CAPM), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Project Management Professional (PMP), or Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI‑ACP).
• Prior Health insurance industry experience.

We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background will lead to a better workplace for our employees and a better product for our customers and members.