Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Highmark Health is a leading healthcare organization, and they are seeking a Program Manager to oversee complex programs that require cross-functional collaboration. The role involves managing project teams, ensuring successful delivery of corporate programs, and assessing risks to achieve desired outcomes.

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

Skills

• Must be a US citizen
• High School Diploma / GED
• 7 -10 years of work experience in project management or 7-10 years of work experience delivering business solutions using information technology
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Technology Management-related area of study
• MBA or Master's Degree in Technology Management-related area of study
• PMP or Certification in Project Management

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