Project Manager

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina • Full-time • Columbia, South Carolina, United States • $64,986 - $95,410 / year • 1m ago

Summary

Position Purpose

We are hiring a Project Manager! In this role you will be responsible for the management of area projects. You will focus on meeting project commitments, including communications with sponsors, stakeholders, etc. As assigned, lead, or assist in the planning, implementation and introduction of projects for new programs, systems, procedures and technologies. In addition, you will provide education, training regarding complex system changes and guide less experienced staff.

Description

Location: This role is onsite, full time M-F 8am-5pm in Columbia, SC

What You Will Do:

Leads planning and implementation of projects to include coordinating the development and implementation of project and procedural enhancements, data gathering, process analyses, procedural documentation, leading development teams, training management and non-management staff, and establishing processes to monitor and sustain effective changes
Facilitates the definition of project missions, goals, tasks, and resource requirements, service levels and customer requirements
Communicates with information systems and internal staff relative to project assigned
Provides continuity between groups through attendance and participation in work sessions, scope and design walkthroughs and weekly status meetings
Manages project budget and resource allocation
Administers scheduling, planning, reporting, development and implementation within timelines and budgets
Provides technical and functional assistance to project team members during all project phases
Functions as lead in reviewing proposed enhancements and identifying issues related to project business requirements
Resolves or assists in the resolution of conflicts within and between projects or functional areas
Directs testing and coordination ofchanges/enhancements
Oversees the development of test matrices and coordination of internal and external personnel for testing of implemented changes
Provides training and documentation to customers and staff related to project status, procedures and changes
Provides education and training regarding policies and procedures that are changed or developed as a result of changes and projects
Generates internal and external reports to support management in determining productivity and efficiencies of programs or operational processes
Analyzes processes to ensure accuracy and quality
Makes recommendations to improve processes and drive efficiency in quality
Assists in the identification of potential cost savings. Completes other tasks as assigned by management

To Qualify for This Position, You Will Need:

Required Education: Bachelor's
Degree Equivalency: 4 years job related work experience or Associate's and 2 years job related work experience
Required Work Experience: 7 years of progressively responsible experience working in various functional areas, such as operations, research and analysis, project management, strategic planning, business process engineering or quality improvement. 3 years experience coordinating or leading project teams from inception through implementation phases (may be concurrent).
Required Skills and Abilities : Excellent and effective communication and time-management skills. Strong knowledge of business process engineering methodology. Ability to communicate complex information with understanding to a variety of audiences who have different levels of experience and knowledge. Advanced analytical and decision-making skills. Thorough understanding of project management phases, techniques and tools. Demonstrated aptitude for effective leadership of staff. Ability to recognize problems or situations that are new or without clear precedent and offer solutions.

We prefer that you have:

Preferred Work Experience: Experience in health care of insurance industry
Preferred Skills and Abilities: Computer programming skills
Understanding of electronic workflow systems
Strong and tested project management skills, including sponsor and risk management
Preferred Licenses and Certificates: Project Management Certification or related certification requiring form completion of specified training and continuing education to maintain that certification

What We Can Do for You:

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 healthy lifestyle premium discount
Tuition assistance
Service recognition
Incentive Plan
Merit Plan
Continuing education funds for additional certifications and certification renewal

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 a 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains affirmative action programs to promote employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, pregnant individuals, individuals with pregnancy-related conditions, and individuals needing accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs, provided that those accommodations do not impose an undue hardship on the Company.

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