IT Senior Project Manager

Summary
 Responsible for overall coordination, status reporting, and stability of project-oriented work efforts. Responsible for moderate number of work efforts simultaneously that vary from a smaller to a moderate scale, with smaller number of hours to moderate number of hours, and with moderate system impacts and moderate scope and complexity. Adheres to project management processes and methodologies to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budgeted hours, adheres to high quality standards, and meets ISSM expectations. Monitors project plans, assignments and work efforts on a daily basis. Ensures resource needs are assigned appropriately and escalates functional, quality, timeline issues. Tracks key project milestones and adjusts project plans to meet the needs of work effort. Responsible for leading the project from inception to final business acceptance and implementation.
Description
 

Position Purpose:

Responsible for overall coordination, status reporting, and stability of project-oriented work efforts. Responsible for moderate number of work efforts simultaneously that vary from a smaller to a moderate scale, with smaller number of hours to moderate number of hours, and with moderate system impacts and moderate scope and complexity. Adheres to project management processes and methodologies to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budgeted hours, adheres to high quality standards, and meets ISSM expectations. Monitors project plans, assignments and work efforts on a daily basis. Ensures resource needs are assigned appropriately and escalates functional, quality, timeline issues. Tracks key project milestones and adjusts project plans to meet the needs of work effort. Responsible for leading the project from inception to final business acceptance and implementation.

What You'll Do:

• Develops and monitors project plans, risk management plans, and project documentation from scope to post implementation. Ensures project documentation and deliverables are complete, on budget, within scope, and in accordance with standards.

• Identifies items that impact the scope, budget, risk, and resources of the work effort. Monitors resource requirements based on project specifications. Ensures resources are assigned to meet project objectives while managing project hours budgeted.

• Responsible for the development, execution, and maintenance of project communications. Facilitates effective communications between all parties involved in the project and/or work efforts. This will include meetings, correspondence, status reports and other documentation.

• Identifies the impact of issues arising from the work efforts and/or resource requirements. Manages the project issues throughout the project life cycle. Communicates the implications of changes to the project scope with senior management and other appropriate parties.

• Responsible for ensuring all work efforts have appropriate documentation for audit purposes utilizing project methodology standards in accordance with the ISSM.

Work Environment: Fast paced, dynamic environment which may require action and response 24X7 to support the technical business needs of the customer and where one must be flexible to changing priorities.

To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need:

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree

Degree Equivalency:

• 4 years job-related work experience OR

• Associate's degree and 2 years job-related work experience

Required Work Experience:

• 5 years IT experience in a leadership capacity, including 2 years experience leading two or more concurrent project teams. Completion of the BCBSSC Training Program for Project Management may substitute for one year of experience.

Require Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communications (verbal and written) skills with assertive yet customer-focused style.

• Advanced leadership skills in a team or project environment.

• Excellent problem solving and conflict management/resolution skills.

• Advanced analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.

• Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies, information systems, business processes, and the key drivers and measures of success for the business unit and the organization.

• Advanced competency in management of resources to meet goals and multiple projects.

• Strong ability to lead multiple multidiscipline, high-performance work teams throughout project life cycle.

• Strong ability to negotiate terms and scope of work documents.

• Advanced ability to prepare and present formal presentations.

• Ability to manage all phases of work effort from inception to completion.

• Effective strategic thinking skills.

• Demonstrated proficiency in conducting analysis of project triple constraints.

Required Software and Tools:

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and project management tools.

We Prefer that You Have:

• Minimum of 1 year leading I/S audits

• Minimum of 1 year experience leading audits in Insurance industry with experience and knowledge of Commercial compliance controls

• 10+ years leading multiple IT concurrent projects

• Master's degree- Computer Science, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field

What We Can Do for You:

We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have access and opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

• Subsidized health plans and free vision coverage

• Life insurance

• Paid annual leave — the longer you work here, the more you earn

• Nine paid holidays

• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations

• Wellness programs and a healthy lifestyle premium discount

• Tuition assistance

• Service recognition

What to Expect Next:

After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications.  This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements. Management will be conducting interviews with those candidates who qualify with prioritization given to those candidates who demonstrate the preferred qualifications.

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