Project Manager - HNAS

Overview Highmark Inc. – HNAS (Health Now Administrative Services) offers flexible, cost-effective solutions for employee health benefits. HNAS is part of Highmark Health, a national blended health organization with a mission to create remarkable health experiences. Our culture focuses on growth and development, collaboration across the organization, and making a big impact for those we serve. This job is responsible for definition, planning and delivery of complex programs that require cross-functional collaboration and management of interdependencies 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. Responsibilities Works with business and technical organizations to drive out program strategy and approach. Organizes, plans, and maintains Program roadmap consisting of cross-functional activities/projects. Work with business and technical organizations to assemble project teams. Lead Project Managers and 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 lifecycle. Adhere to Highmark project management methods, project lifecycle methodologies, and audit requirements. Support and contribute to the improvement of project management methods and practices. Other duties as assigned or requested. Education Minimum High School Diploma/GED Preferred Bachelor’s degree Experience Minimum 1 - 3 years experience in a project manager role and/or in a project leadership role Preferred Health Care Insurance industry business and operational knowledge Experience with an industry standard software development lifecycle Licenses/Certifications Required None Preferred PMP certification or equivalent training Skills Experience with customer relationship management Presentation skills Negotiation skills Experience with conflict resolution Experience with Risk Mitigation Planning Team Building Skills Strong interpersonal skills Very good verbal and written communication skills Solid organizational and planning skills Solid leadership skills Physical, Mental Demands and Working Conditions Position Type Office-based Teaches / trains others regularly Occasionally Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site Rarely 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 job 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 HIPAA as described in the Privacy Policies and Procedures and the company’s Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct, including adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements. Pay Pay Range Minimum: $57,700.00 Pay Range Maximum: $107,800.00 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. EEO and Accessibility Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on protected status and prohibit discrimination based on any category protected by applicable law. We strive to make our site accessible and welcome accommodation requests at View email address on click.appcast.io. California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice Req ID: J269709 #J-18808-Ljbffr Highmark Health