HCV Senior Project Manager

<p>With more than 7,000 employees, we are the largest health insurance company in Michigan. We offer an exciting work environment with a diverse group of employees. Our goal is to make health insurance easier for our members. We want to transform the industry and become a resource that people can trust.</p>

Detroit, MI

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

When you think of <a href="https://www.bcbsm.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan</a> for health insurance, you can know you&rsquo;re getting much more. We're a company founded on a tradition of affordable, quality health care for everyone, improving the present and investing in the future.<br /><br />We offer:<br />Plans for employers and individuals that meet today&rsquo;s needs, budgets and lifestyle<br />The largest network of doctors and hospitals in the state<br />Lower health care costs Higher quality health care<br />Award-winning diversity practices<br />Grants and programs that promote better health throughout Michigan<br /><strong><br />Mission:&nbsp;</strong>We commit to being our members&rsquo; trusted partner by providing affordable, innovative products that improve their care and health.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bcbsm.com/index/about-us/our-company.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Click here</strong></a> to learn more about our commitment to our Social Mission, view company updates and reviews, and view our awards &amp; accolades.<br /><br />Learn more about your options as an external candidate. <a href="https://bcbsm.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here</a> to view open positions.&nbsp; http://www.bcbsm.com

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Full-time

Competitive Total Compensation Package

Overview: <p>General corporate functions applied to IT: budgeting, financial and contracts management, audit, compliance, human resources, training and development.<br /> </p> <p>Department Summary:</p> <p>Provide oversight and manage multiple complex cross-functional projects concurrently, including leading decision making, business requirements gathering, budgeting, status reporting, liaison for IT delivery lead, and the overall delivery of projects. This role will also oversee and develop other project managers to ensure consistency in implementations and ensuring project values are obtained. The ideal candidate will have excellent presentation skills and prior experience in leading multiple complex projects concurrently representing the business, and in leading a team or project managers. Additional Responsibilities -Provide oversight to cross functional project business leads and PMs to support the successful project delivery -May lead a team of direct reports, providing supervision and development -Support portfolio tracking and reporting of portfolio budget, schedule, risks and issues -Work with potential project owners in planning and business case development.</p> <strong><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></span></strong>
Responsibilities: Responsible for initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing complex application and system implementation projects using a formal project management methodology.&nbsp;May manage multiple projects of moderate size concurrently. Involved in the development of strategic plans for projects of high business complexity. Develops detailed plans and&nbsp;schedules.&nbsp;Monitors project metrics for significant deviations in quality, cost, or schedule.&nbsp;Assists in establishing and improving project management methodologies, procedures and policies. Coaches and mentors individuals on the project teams and provides feedback on performance to their leaders. Adheres to Project Management Office policies, procedures, and methodologies. Oversees client/customer relations to ensure that service expectations are developed and met. Wide latitude in determining creative solutions to strategic and operational needs. Other duties may be assigned.&nbsp;
Requirements: <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree in related field required.&nbsp; Master's Degree in related field preferred.</li> <li>Minimum eight (8) years related experience preferred.</li> <li>Excellent analytical, organizational, verbal and written communication skills.</li> <li>Complete knowledge of the Project Management Institute's standards and terminology.</li> <li>A high proficiency level in specific job-related skills is required.</li> <li>Other related skills and/or abilities may be required to perform this job.</li> </ul>