As a Project Management Lead, in a Shared Services capacity supporting the Insurance organization, you will manage all aspects of cross-functional, varying degrees of complexity programs and/or projects to deliver sustainable business outcomes on time and within budget. Your business outcomes focus fosters flexibility in how to achieve the desired results in the most efficient way possible. You will utilize structured and organized ways of working to consistently deliver high quality results yet embrace business agility to adapt plans when necessary. Working in a team-based environment, you will use influencing skills to hold others accountable for their parts while also offering suggestions for continual improvement. Your expertise will enable you to participate and contribute to the Project Management and Change Management Centers of Excellence.
Location: remote
The Project Management Lead will work closely with business owners/project sponsors to understand the scope of a project, create a charter with defined milestones to develop an implementation approach and project plan. The candidate will secure resources by identifying impacted stakeholders, facilitate meetings, and coordinate the activities to achieve business objectives within established timeframes. As a business partner in the implementation of new initiatives, the Project Management Lead is responsible for managing all phases of the project life cycle and includes feasibility (business case), design (planning), build (oversee delivery of planned work), test (quality), deploy (transitional activities), and close (archive documented knowledge).
Apply internal processes and enforce project standards (such as but not limited to Charter, RACI Matrix, Status Reports, Project Plan, Risk/Issues Tracking, etc.)
Prepare and understand information contained in a Business Case
Write deliverables with business owner such as but not limited to Project Charters
Obtain additional knowledge by asking questions, exploring different options, being creative and able to work in the 7ray8
Build plans to manage scope, time, costs, quality, human resources, communications, risks, procurement, & stakeholders
Build and coordinate project plan that drive towards deliverables
Oversee execution of planned work performed by team members
Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills including proficiency in communicating effectively with project stakeholders up to and including executive level leadership to manage stakeholder engagement
Review expectations/deliverables prepared by senior leadership/business owner
Develop clear and concise documentation (i.e., meeting agendas, project documentation, & action items)
Facilitate regular status meetings with business owner/project teams/steering committees
Report progress of project deliverables and milestones on a routine basis
Identify risks and formulate mitigation plans
Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely manner
Conduct procurements and close contracts
Ensure quality reviews are held for all work product
Obtain customer acceptance of project deliverables
Prepare transition activities to sustain results, realize benefits, & complete organizational change management
Document & archive project knowledge
Redisperse team members upon project close
Exhibit organizational skills
Identify the need for Change Management in a project, and advocate for insertion point
Interpret ADKAR model results and barrier points
Leverage regular use of Microsoft Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Visio(or comparable process mapping tools)
Use your skills to make an impact
Role Essentials
Bachelors degree
Minimum of 8 years or more of program or project management experience
At least 5 years of Change Management practitioner experience
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (PMI)
Experience managing enterprise scale programs and/or projects in a fast-paced environment
Ability to manage stakeholders and hold them accountable for deliverables
Ability to facilitate meetings with multiple participants of varying levels capturing relevant information
Ability to build/maintain and execute tasks in a project plan
Ability to conduct interviews and focus group format meetings
Comfortable working on new projects with limited knowledge/expertise of the content and be able to learn quickly to effectively manage the implementation
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel & PowerPoint
Experience with process mapping tools such as Visio but not limited to this software
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated Executive Presence
Role Desirables
Masters degree
Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification (PMI)
Knowledge and/or experience in a healthcare services setting
Knowledge and/or experience in a Shared Services organization
Knowledgeable about SAFe and/or Lean Agile practices
Lean or Six Sigma certification
Experience/knowledge with Smart Sheets
Experience using digital platforms to conduct brainstorming and decision making virtual sessions
Additional Information
To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria:
At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested
Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership
Employees who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.
Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.
Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information
As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule.
Humana values personal identity protection. Please be aware that applicants may be asked to provide their Social Security Number, if it is not already on file. When required, an email will be sent from [redacted] with instructions on how to add the information into your official application on Humana secure website.
Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$115,200 - $158,400 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, Humana ) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
Application Deadline: 07-30-2026
