Senior Project Manager - SDOH

Company :

Highmark Health

Job Description :

JOB SUMMARY

This position will be an key position on the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) team and responsible for supporting the development of SDOH program and initiatives for Highmark Health The role will be responsible for the development of project plans, adherence to project timelines and deliverables, and creation of risk mitigation plans, and delivery of complex programs. The role will include significant enterprise-wide cross-functional collaboration (with teams such including Product and Health Experience, Marketing, and Advanced Analytics) and management of inter-dependencies between departments to drive initiatives forward within the constraints of scope, quality, time and budget.

The incumbent will benefit from understanding of social health needs and the challenges that these barriers create for members and patients in order to drive programs and initiatives that help break down those barriers and increase activation and engagement opportunities.

This role can be hybrid or remote. If you live within 50 miles of an office you are required to be onsite 3 days a week - T,W,Th. Outside of 50 miles will be remote.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with business and technical organizations to drive out program strategy and approach. Organize, plan, and maintain program roadmap consisting of cross-functional activities/projects.

• Work with business and technical organizations to assemble project teams. Lead Project Managers and/or Program team in the development and maintenance of comprehensive plans for a defined program.

• Work with Executive Sponsor and Business Owner of a Program, and other management as required, to achieve the Program objectives.

• Acquire understanding of the business objectives for an assigned area.

• Monitor, evaluate and report on Program status inclusive of scope, schedule, budget and alignment to Program and strategic goals. Direct corrective action, as needed, to maintain the viability of the Program.

• Develop and maintain positive customer relationships. Deliver presentations of project status to effectively communicate throughout the project life-cycle.

• Adhere to the Organization's project management methods, project life-cycle methodologies, and audit requirements. Support and contribute to the improvement of project management methods and practices.

• Other duties as assigned or requested.

EDUCATION

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Substitutions

• None

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree

EXPERIENCE

Required

• 4 years of experience in a project manager role

Preferred

• PMP certification or equivalent training

• Healthcare Insurance industry business and operational knowledge

• Experience managing large, complex projects

• Very good leadership skills

• Very good organizational and planning skills

• Experience with an industry standard software development life-cycle

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• None

Preferred

• None

SKILLS

• Experience with customer relationship management

• Presentation skills

• Negotiation skills

• Experience with conflict resolution

• Experience with Risk Mitigation Planning

Language (Other than English)

None

Travel Requirement

0% - 25%

Position Type

Office-based or Remote

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

Occasionally

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

Occasionally

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 position 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:

$86,400.00

Pay Range Maximum:

$138,600.00

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.

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 any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Req ID: J280354