Program Manager

Company :

Highmark Health

Job Description :

The Program Manager, Internal Audit serves as a strategic partner to the Chief Audit Executive (CAE) and Internal Audit leadership team, enabling execution of a complex, enterprise-wide audit portfolio through structured governance, operational rigor, and cross-functional coordination.

This role is responsible for overseeing the planning, tracking, and reporting of the annual audit workplan; coordinating Audit Committee and subsidiary governance activities; supporting resource and capacity planning; and ensuring consistent execution standards across engagements. The Program Manager manages key internal reporting, maintains audit dashboards and status tracking tools, facilitates communication across Internal Audit, executive leadership, and business partners, and oversees billing and invoicing coordination with external auditors and co-source partners to ensure accuracy, transparency, and budget alignment.

The role also supports continuous improvement initiatives within Internal Audit, including process optimization, data and analytics integration, and AI enablement efforts, helping to strengthen efficiency, transparency, and overall function effectiveness.

• Work with management to assemble project teams and work groups to produce deliverables required to achieve the objectives of a defined corporate program. Lead project managers and work group leaders in the development and maintenance of comprehensive plans for a defined corporate program.
• Organize, direct and coordinate cross-functional activities to focus corporate resources on the successful delivery and implementation of the desired results for a defined corporate program and/or strategic initiative.
• Work with the executive sponsor of a corporate program (VP or higher), and other management as required to achieve the objectives of a defined corporate program. Acquire detailed understanding of the business objectives for an assigned area.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress, alignment and financial “health” of a cross-functional group of projects and related activities which together, constitutes a defined corporate program. Direct corrective action as needed to maintain the viability of the program. If required - Report to the executive team/sponsor/steering committee on the progress, business impacts and strategies around the program(s).
• Assess risks that might jeopardize successful achievement of the desired results of a program, develop risk mitigation strategies and tactics, and implement risk mitigation plans.
• As needed - Partners with procurement to develop and execute strategies related to the service/asset contracts.
• As needed - Manages the vendor to the responsibilities outlined in the contract and statement of work.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum

• High School Diploma / GED

Substitutions

• None

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Technology Management-related area of study
• MBA or Master’s Degree in Technology Management-related area of study

Minimum

• 7
  -10 years of work experience in project management or
• 7-10 years of work experience delivering business solutions using information technology

Preferred

• None

Required

• None

Preferred

• PMP or Certification in Project Management

Does this role supervise/manage other employees?

No

Is Travel Required?

Yes

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 position adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies

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