Project Manager

Project ManagerThis role requires associates to be in-office 1-2 days, per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered.The Project Manager is responsible for working with business partners to identify and implement small to large projects that support achievement of simple to complex unit or corporate goals. Projects may be business and/or technical (software implementation or application updates) in nature. Works with moderate guidance and is responsible for applying project management knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project deliverables, processes, and systems. Operates within defined parameters using project management methodology.How you will make an impact:Manages the development of prescribed planning documents.Develops project charter.Partners with sponsors to secure project approval.Develop communication management plans.Defines project team roles and responsibilities.Develops work plan structure and project schedule.Develops deployment plans, leads project meetings, identifies, documents and prioritizes scope changes and facilitates approval process.Maintains and updates all project documents.Secure the appropriate skill sets for projects.Sets and manages expectations with resource managers and team members.Provides performance feedback to team members and resource managers.Maintains issue log, facilitates resolution of issues, executes communication plans, regularly reports status of reports.Manages and monitors ROI throughout the project lifecycle.Tracks and manages time and budget against plan.Develops testing strategy; conduct project close-out activities.Prepares and participates in quality review checkpoints.Obtain/secure and archive necessary approvals.Manage and update project plans.Minimum Requirements: Requires a BA/BS in a related field and minimum of 3 years professional project management experience, which at least 2 years are spent leading and directing project tasks; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:Demonstrated ability to create an effective team environment, build strong relationships, solving problems and issues in a matrix environment and communicating effectively at all levels of an organization is strongly preferred.Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.Experience working in a lead role on one or more projects is strongly preferred.For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary* range for this specific position is $86,020.00 - $129,030.00.Locations: MassachusettsIn addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the company. The company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.Job Level: Non-Management Exempt