Senior Project Manager - Implementations

JOB SUMMARY

***CANDIDATE MUST BE US Citizen (due to contractual/access requirements)***

This role offers a hybrid work model for candidates within a 50-mile commute of a Highmark office, requiring on-site presence Tuesday through Thursday. For candidates located more than 50 miles from an office, the position is remote, with a mandatory expectation of two annual on-site visits, both of which will involve an overnight stay.

The Senior Project Manager oversees the entire lifecycle of complex programs, from strategic definition and planning to successful delivery. This includes fostering extensive cross-functional collaboration, leading internal and matrixed teams, and expertly navigating relationships with external partners. The role requires a proactive approach to identifying new partnerships, strategic negotiation, and the ability to integrate external market insights to develop and execute comprehensive program roadmaps that deliver critical business solutions.

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. 

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Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations.  The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.

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