Project Director

Project DirectorLocation: This role requires associates to be in-office 3 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 if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.The Project Director will work across the Proof of Concept and implementation efforts, bringing the pieces together to ensure the claims modernization effort is managed as an integrated initiative. This role will oversee reporting, RAID management, governance cadence, and readiness while providing guidance and support to the working teams. The project director will also partner closely with the PMO on CMS touchpoints and escalations and serve as a key connection point to the Wellpoint Federal Leadership Team, ensuring leadership has visibility to significant risks, decisions, dependencies, and areas requiring support.How you will make an impact:Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:Lead complex, cross-functional projects across Operations, IT, PMO, and other business areas, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and successful implementation.Partner with senior leadership and CMS stakeholders, demonstrating strong executive presence, effective communication, and the ability to navigate complex or sensitive discussions.Provide strategic direction and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels to drive decisions, resolve challenges, and achieve project outcomes.Define project scope, requirements, critical success factors, and governance structures to ensure effective planning, execution, and accountability.Develop and oversee comprehensive project management plans, including resource allocation, risk mitigation, quality, cost, scope, and implementation schedules.Coordinate vendor partnerships, contractual agreements, service-level agreements, and implementation and post-implementation activities.Establish project quality gates, approval processes, training plans, and operational readiness requirements to support successful delivery and transition.Coach and mentor project teams and project managers on methodologies, best practices, tools, and performance expectations while overseeing post-implementation stabilization and warranty periods.RequirementsBA/BS in a related field and minimum of 9 years professional project management experience, which at least 7 years are spent leading and directing large project tasks; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.This position is part of our Wellpoint Federal (former NGS) division which, per CMS TDL 190275, requires foreign national applicants meet the residency requirement of living in the United States at least three of the past five years.If this job is assigned to any Government Business Division entity, the applicant and incumbent fall under a'sensitive position' work designation and may be subject to additional requirements beyond those associates outside Government Business Divisions. Requirements include but are not limited to more stringent and frequent background checks and/or government clearances, segregation of duties principles, role specific training, monitoring of daily job functions, and sensitive data handling instructions. Associates in these jobs must follow the specific policies, procedures, guidelines, etc. as stated by the Government Business Division in which they are employed.Preferred Education, Capabilities and Experiences:Master's degree in project managementProject Management Professional (PMP) certificationDemonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, establish structure, and drive clarity and alignment in complex, evolving environments.Strong cross-functional leadership skills, with the ability to oversee multiple workstreams, identify dependencies, anticipate risks, and drive issue resolution.Sound judgment and decision-making skills, including the ability to proactively address challenges and appropriately escalate issues to leadership.Knowledge of project and program management methodologies, with an emphasis on governance, execution oversight, implementation readiness, and successful outcomes.Strong operational and technical acumen, with the ability to connect business and technical considerations, constructively challenge assumptions, and influence teams without requiring deep technical expertise.Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive presence, with the ability to balance strategic priorities and operational details while building credibility with project teams, senior leadership, and government customers.For candidates working in person or virtually in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is $114,400 to $180,180Location(s): Baltimore, Maryland: Hingham Massachusetts: East Syracuse, New YorkIn 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.* The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.