Highmark Health

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Company : Highmark HealthJob Description : JOB SUMMARY • **CANDIDATE MUST BE US Citizen (due to contractual/access requirements)*** A hybrid schedule applies to this position. Individuals living within 50 miles of any Highmark office will be required to be in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. This job defines, plans, and delivers of complex programs that require cross-functional collaboration and management of inter-dependencies 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 • Work with business and technical organizations to drive out program strategy and approach. Organize, plan, and maintain program roadmap consisting of cross-functional activities/projects. • Work with business and technical organizations to assemble project teams. Lead Project Managers and/or 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 life-cycle. • Adhere to the Organization's project management methods, project life-cycle methodologies, and audit requirements. Support and contribute to the improvement of project management methods and practices. • Other duties as assigned or requested. EDUCATION Required • High School Diploma or equivalent Substitutions • None Preferred • Bachelor's degree EXPERIENCE Required • 4 years of experience in a project manager role Preferred • PMP certification or equivalent training • Healthcare Insurance industry business and operational knowledge • Experience managing large, complex projects • Very good leadership skills • Very good organizational and planning skills • Experience with an industry standard software development life-cycle LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required • None Preferred • None SKILLS • Experience with customer relationship management • Presentation skills • Negotiation skills • Experience with conflict resolution • Experience with Risk Mitigation Planning Language (Other than English) None Travel Requirement 0% - 25% Position Type Office-based Teaches / trains others regularly Occasionally Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site Occasionally 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 position 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 all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below. For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice