Program Manager
Company: Highmark Health
Location: Charleston
Posted on: January 17, 2023
Job Description:
Company :Highmark Inc.Job Description :GENERAL OVERVIEWThis job
is responsible for the successful definition, implementation and
delivery of complex programs that requires cross-functional
collaboration and interdependencies between a group of projects
and/or related activities within the constraint of scope, quality,
time and budget and under circumstances involving multiple
moderate-probability, moderate-impact risk factors. Manages a
matrix group of employees and contractors who serve on project
teams and/or within departmental work groups to achieve a
coordinated benefit.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with management to assemble project teams and work groups
to produce deliverables required to achieve the objectives of a
defined corporate program. Lead project managers and work group
leaders in the development and maintenance of comprehensive plans
for a defined corporate program.
- Organize, direct and coordinate cross-functional activities to
focus corporate resources on the successful delivery and
implementation of the desired results for a defined corporate
program and/or strategic initiative.
- Work with the executive sponsor of a corporate program (VP or
higher), and other management as required to achieve the objectives
of a defined corporate program. Acquire detailed understanding of
the business objectives for an assigned area.
- Monitor and evaluate the progress, alignment and financial
health of a cross-functional group of projects and related
activities which together, constitutes a defined corporate program.
Direct corrective action as needed to maintain the viability of the
program. If required - Report to the executive
team/sponsor/steering committee on the progress, business impacts
and strategies around the program(s).
- Assess risks that might jeopardize successful achievement of
the desired results of a program, develop risk mitigation
strategies and tactics, and implement risk mitigation plans.
- As needed - Partners with procurement to develop and execute
strategies related to the service/asset contracts.
- As needed - Manages the vendor to the responsibilities outlined
in the contract and statement of work.
- Other duties as assigned or requested.EDUCATIONMinimum
- High School Diploma / GEDSubstitutions
- NonePreferred
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration or Technology
Management-related area of study
- MBA or Masters Degree in Technology Management-related area of
studyEXPERIENCEMinimum
- 7 -10 years of work experience in project management or
- 7-10 years of work experience delivering business solutions
using information technologyPreferred
- NoneLICENSES/CERTIFICATIONSRequired
- NonePreferred
- PMP or Certification in Project ManagementSCOPE OF
RESPONSIBILITYDoes this role supervise/manage other
employees?NoWORK ENVIRONMENTIs Travel Required?YesDisclaimer: 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
position adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral
expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and
company policiesNote: Job duties and responsibilities support
separation of duties across multiple usersAs 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 Companys
Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security
Policy. Furthermore, it is every employees responsibility to comply
with the companys 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.Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit
discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status
as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and
prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual
orientation/gender identity or any other category protected by
applicable federal, state or local law. Highmark Health and its
affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in
employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected
veteran status or disability.Highmark Health and its affiliates
prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on
their status as protected veterans or individuals with
disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals
based on their race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin,
sexual orientation/gender identity or any other category protected
by applicable federal, state or local law. Highmark Health and its
affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in
employment individuals without regard to race, color, age,
religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity,
protected veteran status or disability.EEO is The LawEqual
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Keywords: Highmark Health, Charleston , Program Manager, Executive , Charleston, West Virginia
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