Tech Project Manager Sr (Contract)

Job ID: JP00043593

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. Previously known as Anthem, Inc., we have evolved into a company focused on whole health and updated our name to better reflect the direction the company is heading.

We are looking for contract workers (via BCforward) who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve. You will thrive in a complex and collaborative environment where you take action and ownership to solve problems and lead change. Do you want to be part of a larger purpose and an evolving, high-performance culture that empowers you to make an impact?

Associates in these jobs must follow the specific policies, procedures, guidelines, etc. as stated by the Government Business Division in which they are employed. Works independently with business partners to identify and implement medium to large technical projects, as defined by Company methodology, such as broad-based information systems, full life-cycle application development, building enterprise applications or data warehouse planning and development. Manages projects at least $5-7 M in size or equal complexity. Directs system analysts, software designers and programmers to determine best methods to achieve project objectives

Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for applying project management knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project deliverables, processes, and systems.
• Determines project scope; develops resource, risk, quality, cost, and scope management plans; develops training plans; develops requirements documents; develops project approval matrix; identifies project team training and tool needs;
• Coaches and mentors project team members; mentors other project managers around project management methodology;
• In addition to all responsibilities of a project manager which include managing all aspects of a project including initiating, planning, executing, closing and controlling.
• Defines, recommends and secures contractual agreements for technical services and products; coordinates requirements, schedules implementation and post-implement plans, and develops service-level agreements for vendor partners and global resources firms; defines quality gates for each project methodology phase; defines critical success factors; establishes and manages the project warranty period.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated application of project management methodology required.
• Experience with portfolio management applications and Rational tools preferred.
• Demonstrated application of and proven success of project management methodology, management tools, analysis and research tools, documentation tools, and reporting tools required.
• Project management certification preferred within one year of job placement and prior to moving to the next level.
• Prior experience with Health Plans, BCBSA or mandates would be a nice to have
• Experience in coaching and mentoring project team members preferred.
• Understanding of hybrid environments (mostly waterfall with some agile); familiarity with EDI / data projects would be nice but not necessary.
• 7 years of project management experience in broad-based information systems, with at least 3 years leading and directing project tasks; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
• Requires BA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline with IT focus degree;
• Must have strong project management and communications skills.
• Experience in creating an effective team environment, building strong relationships, negotiation, solving problems and issues, resolving conflicts, managing resources in a matrix environment, communicating and influencing effectively at all levels of an organization required.
• Requires an understanding of the overall organization.

Additional Details:

• M-F 8AM - 5PM EST. They can work anywhere in the US, but need to work hours in line with central or eastern time zones. The schedule is flexible, but we usually need people online / working by 9 AM EST or CST.
• Possible temp to hire

BCForward is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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