Project Manager, Operations Management, Project & Program Management

## Project Manager Apply:
Hybrid:
PA, Working at Home - Pennsylvania:
Full time:
Posted Today:
J287479##
** Company :
** Highmark Health##
** Job Description :
**** JOB SUMMARY
** 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.
** 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
** EXPERIENCE
* *** 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
** LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
**** Required
* ** None
* * 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
** 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 forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
* * As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at…