Senior Client Project Manager

Highmark Health

$90K — $120K *
US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Healthcare, IT, Business or relevant experience.
  • 5+ years of project management experience with complex projects.
  • Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira).
  • Strong understanding of project management principles and best practices.
  • Exceptional communication skills, able to present concisely to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Develop comprehensive project plans, including schedules and budgets.
  • Define and manage project scope in alignment with business objectives.
  • Allocate and manage project resources effectively.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate project risks and issues.
  • Prepare and deliver comprehensive project status reports.
  • Lead project teams and foster a collaborative environment.

Benefits

  • Office-based with occasional travel requirements (25% - 50%).
  • Opportunity for mentorship roles within the team.
  • Exposure to large-scale and complex projects in healthcare.
  • Professional development opportunities in project methodologies.
  • Flexible work environment with emphasis on team collaboration.
Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY

This role is responsible for the successful planning, execution, and delivery of projects, ranging from large to extra-large individual initiatives. The individual in this role will lead all aspects of the project lifecycle, from initial concept to final delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This includes managing resources, mitigating risks, and fostering effective communication amongst stakeholders. The role requires a high degree of organizational skill, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. This individual may also be a mentor to less experienced project managers.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Strategic Planning & Execution: Develop comprehensive project plans, including detailed schedules, resource allocation, budget management, and risk assessments. Proactively identify and mitigate potential project roadblocks.
  • Scope Management: Define and manage project scope, ensuring all deliverables align with business objectives. Manage changes to scope effectively and efficiently.
  • Resource Management: Allocate and manage project resources (human, financial, and material) effectively to optimize performance and meet project deadlines.
  • Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, communicating project progress, addressing concerns, and managing expectations.
  • Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, implementing appropriate corrective actions. Maintain a detailed RAID log.
  • Reporting & Documentation: Prepare and deliver comprehensive project status reports, maintaining meticulous documentation, including project plans, meeting minutes, project artifacts, and approvals.
  • Team Leadership & Collaboration: Lead and motivate project teams, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
  • Quality Assurance: Implement quality control measures to ensure projects meet defined quality standards.
  • Other duties as assigned or requested


EDUCATION

Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Healthcare, Information Technology, Business or related field or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.


Preferred
  • None


EXPERIENCE

Required
  • 5 years of experience in project management to include successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget and managing multiple projects concurrently
  • Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana, etc.)


Preferred
  • Experience in project management in the healthcare or health insurance industry
  • Experience using a range of project methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.)


LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS

Required
  • None


Preferred

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)


SKILLS
  • Strong understanding of project management principles and best practices.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and manage competing demands.


Language (Other than English):

None

Travel Requirement:

25% - 50%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

Office-based

Teaches / trains others regularly

Rarely

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

Rarely

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

Never

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 job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

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