Highmark Health
SeniorProgramManager
“Senior Program Manager at Highmark Health. Skills: Program Management, Cross-functional Coordination, Vendor Management, Stakeholder Management. Lead and deliver enterprise-level programs. Define, implement, and deliver programs”
What You'll Achieve.
Successful definition, implementation, and delivery of programs; Coordinated and impactful business outcomes; Achieve the objectives of a defined corporate program; Successful delivery and implementation of the desired results; Achieve the objectives of a defined corporate program; Maintain the viability of the program; Drive significant operational improvements; Drive strategic advantage; Successfully guiding teams through significant organizational and technological shifts; Managing budgets for large-scale initiatives
Industry & Context.
Navigate multiple moderate-probability, moderate-impact risk factors; Direct corrective action as needed; Assess risks that might jeopardize successful achievement; Develop risk mitigation strategies and tactics; Implement risk mitigation plans; Adaptability and resilience in navigating ambiguous or rapidly changing environments; Proactive approach to unforeseen challenges
US Citizen (due to contractual/access requirements), Work onsite Tuesday through Thursday, Lifting: up to 10 pounds Constantly, Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds Rarely
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10 years in Project Management, 10 years of delivering business solution using information technology, US Citizen
Nice to Have
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Technology Management, Master's Degree in Business Administration or Technology Management, Demonstrated expertise in delivering innovative business solutions that leverage information technology to drive significant operational improvements and strategic advantage, within the healthcare or insurance industry, understanding of product lifecycle management, sales processes, and/or underwriting workflows, preferably in a highly regulated industry like healthcare, Exceptional ability to translate strategic business objectives into actionable program plans and to manage complex, multi-stakeholder environments, Proficiency in change management principles and practices, with a track record of successfully guiding teams through significant organizational and technological shifts, financial acumen, including experience in developing business cases, tracking program ROI, and managing budgets for large-scale initiatives, Adaptability and resilience in navigating ambiguous or rapidly changing environments, demonstrating a proactive approach to unforeseen challenges, PMP or Certification in Project Management
What You'll Do.
Lead and deliver enterprise-level programs
Manage inter-dependencies across projects
Drive initiatives to modernize capabilities
Enhance core operational workflows
Improve client and producer experiences
Contribute to sustainable growth
Navigate risk factors
Manage matrixed groups
Assemble project teams
Lead project managers
Develop comprehensive plans
Coordinate cross-functional activities
Focus corporate resources
Achieve business objectives
Monitor program progress
Evaluate program alignment
Assess financial health
Direct corrective action
Report to executive team
Develop risk mitigation strategies
Implement risk mitigation plans
Partner with procurement
Manage vendor contracts
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Significant cross-functional collaboration; Managing inter-dependencies across a group of projects; Managing a matrixed group of employees and contractors; Work with management to assemble project teams; Lead project managers and work group leaders; Organize, direct and coordinate cross-functional activities; Work with the executive sponsor; Report to the executive team/sponsor/steering committee
Process & Methodology
Project Management, Program Management, Develop and maintain comprehensive plans, Monitor and evaluate progress, Direct corrective action, Assess risks, Develop risk mitigation strategies, Implement risk mitigation plans
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