Company :

Highmark Inc.

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JOB SUMMARY

We're looking for a strategic program manager who can navigate complex organizational landscapes. This role demands someone who can successfully define, implement, and deliver intricate programs requiring cross-functional collaboration. You'll manage interconnected projects with moderate risk factors, coordinating teams of employees and contractors to achieve targeted outcomes.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Partner with leadership to assemble project teams that can produce critical deliverables for corporate programs. Guide project managers in developing and maintaining comprehensive strategic plans.
Organize and direct cross-functional activities, strategically focusing corporate resources to ensure successful program implementation and delivery.
Collaborate directly with executive sponsors (VP level and above) to deeply understand and achieve specific business objectives for assigned initiatives.
Continuously monitor and evaluate progress across project groups, tracking financial health and alignment. Direct corrective actions as needed and report program status to executive steering committees.
Proactively identify potential risks that could derail program success, developing robust mitigation strategies and implementation plans.
When necessary, work with procurement to develop and execute service and asset contract strategies.
Manage vendor relationships to ensure contractual responsibilities are fully met.
Perform additional duties as requested by leadership.

EDUCATION

Required

High School / GED

Substitutions

None

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Technology Management
Master's Degree in Business Administration or Technology Management

EXPERIENCE

Required

10 years in Project Management
10 years of delivering business solution using information technology

Preferred

Health Plan or Payer experience

LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS

Required

None

Preferred

PMP or Certification in Project Management

SKILLS

Project Management
Familiarity with Cross-functional teams

Language (Other than English):

None

Travel Requirement:

0% - 25%

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

Occasionally

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

Rarely

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

Never

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 both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Pay Range Minimum:

$92,300.00

Pay Range Maximum:

$172,500.00

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.

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