Anticipated End Date:2026-09-21
Position Title:Senior Project Manager - Federal and State Mandates
Job Description:Senior Project Manager - Federal and State MandatesLocation: Norfolk, VA candidates are preferred.
Hybrid: This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace.
Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.
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Senior Project Manager manages multiple projects of varying sizes and duration including large projects from a global perspective that incorporates both the business and technical aspects of the project.
Responsible for managing federal and state mandated projects plays a vital role in ensuring projects comply with various governmental regulations and directives.How you will make an impact:- Develop comprehensive project strategies that align with federal and state mandates.
- Lead the planning, execution, and closure of complex projects, ensuring adherence to all regulatory requirements.
- Maintain current knowledge of federal and state regulations affecting project scope and deliverables.
- Applying project management knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project deliverables, processes, and systems.
- In addition to all responsibilities of a project manager this position coaches and mentors project team members.
- Mentors other project managers.
- 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.
- Defines, recommends and secures contractual agreements for 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; and establishes and manages the project warranty period.
Minimum Requirements:Requires a BA/BS in a related field and minimum of 5 years professional project management experience required during which at least 3 years are spent leading and directing project tasks; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:- Extensive experience in project management, particularly with projects involving federal and state regulatory compliance for Medicaid, Medicare and commercial businesses.
- Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale, complex projects impacting multiple lines of businesses.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and negotiation skills.
- Proficient in project management software and tools (e.g., MS Project and Smartsheet).
- Relevant certifications such as PMP or PgMP, and knowledge of government contracting and regulation processes are highly desirable.
For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary* range for this specific position is $92,080 to $151,932
Locations: Illinois; Maryland; Virginia
In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.
*The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, paid time off, stock, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Job Level:Non-Management Exempt
Workshift:1st Shift (United States of America)
Job Family:BSP > Program/Project
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