Business Project Manager

Business Project ManagerThis job defines, plans, and delivers 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 ResponsibilitiesWork 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.Education/ExperienceBachelor's degree. 4-8 years of experience in a BUSINESS PM role; this is NOT for a technical PM. 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.SkillsExperience with customer relationship managementPresentation skillsNegotiation skillsAnalytical skillsExcellent communication skills, both written and oralAbility to communicate and present at an executive levelExperience with conflict resolutionExperience with Risk Mitigation Planning