Project Manager, IT Project Manager

** Company :*
* Highmark Health

** Job Description :*
* ** JOB SUMMARY*
* ** Work Arrangement:
** This role follows a hybrid model. Candidates residing within a 50-mile radius of Pittsburgh or any Highmark office are required to work in the office Tuesday through Thursday, with remote work on other days. Candidates living beyond the 50-mile radius will work remotely full-time.

** Citizenship Requirement:
** Due to contractual and access requirements, candidates must be U.S. Citizens.

This role is responsible for the successful planning, execution, and delivery of  
** complex projects** , with a primary focus on  
** large-scale integration initiatives, technology implementations, affiliations, system migrations, and decommissioning efforts** . The  
** Project Manager
** will lead project activities from initiation through implementation and stabilization, ensuring deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and aligned to business objectives.

The individual in this role will coordinate  
** cross-functional teams
** across business and technology areas, manage project schedules and dependencies, facilitate decision-making, and ensure effective communication among stakeholders. Success in this position requires  
** strong organizational skills, attention to detail, proactive problem-solving** , and the ability to manage multiple priorities within a dynamic and evolving environment.

Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining detailed project plans,  
** managing scope** , tracking milestones, coordinating resources, and ensuring project deliverables align with business and operational objectives. The Project Manager will support technology integration and affiliation efforts by coordinating activities across stakeholders,  
** identifying and resolving project risks and issues** , and ensuring work remains on track throughout the project lifecycle.

** ESSENTIAL 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.

** EDUCATION*
* ** Minimum*
* + High School Diploma/GED

** Preferred*
* + 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*
* ** Minimum*
* + 1 - 3 years experience in a project manager role and/or in a project leadership role

** Preferred*
* + Experience in project management in the healthcare or health insurance industry

+ Experience using a range of project methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.)

** LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS*
* ** Required*
* + None

** Preferred*
* + Project Management Professional (PMP)

+ Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

** 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

** PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS*
* ** 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

** _Disclaimer: _
** _The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job._

** _Compliance Requirement_
** _:
This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set…