Project Manager, IT Project Manager, Project & Program Management

Location

Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 1-2 days, per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace.
Alternate locations may be considered. Please note that per our policy on hybrid work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

The role is responsible for working with business partners to identify and implement small to large projects that support achievement of simple to complex unit or corporate goals. Projects may be business and/or technical (software implementation or application updates) in nature. Works with moderate guidance and is responsible for applying project management knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project deliverables, processes, and systems.

Operates within defined parameters using project management methodology.

• Manages the development of prescribed planning documents.
• Develops project charter.
• Partners with sponsors to secure project approval.
• Develops communication management plans.
• Defines project team roles and responsibilities.
• Develops work plan structure and project schedule.
• Develops deployment plans, leads project meetings, identifies, documents and prioritizes scope changes and facilitates approval process.
• Maintains and updates all project documents.
• Secure the appropriate skill sets for projects.
• Sets and manages expectations with resource managers and team members.
• Provides performance feedback to team members and resource managers.
• Maintains issue log, facilitates resolution of issues, executes communication plans, regularly reports status of reports.
• Manages and monitors ROI throughout the project lifecycle.
• Tracks and manages time and budget against plan.
• Develops testing strategy; conduct project close-out activities.
• Prepares and participates in quality review checkpoints.
• Obtains/secure and archives necessary approvals.
• Manages and updates project plans.

• Requires a BA/BS in a related field and minimum of 3 years professional project management experience, of which at least 2 years are spent leading and directing project tasks; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

• Demonstrated ability to create an effective team environment, build strong relationships, solve problems and issues in a matrix environment and communicate effectively at all levels of an organization.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Experience working in a lead role on one or more projects.

For candidates working in person or virtually in Massachusetts, the salary range for this specific position is $86,020.00 - $.

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401(k) contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the company. The company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthj for assistance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.