Job ID: WLPTJP00044325

Anticipated Start Date: 03/11/2024

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

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?

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.

Seeking project managers that are comfortable in a growing organization; need flexibility and must be confident in abilities to lead one or more projects on their own.

Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Coaches and mentors project team members; mentors other project managers around project management methodology.
• 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 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.
• Acts as subject matter expert for project and program management related tools and processes.
• Directs system analysts, software designers, and programmers to determine best methods to achieve project objectives.
• Responsible for applying project management knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project deliverables, processes, and systems.
• All responsibilities of a project manager which include managing all aspects of a project: initiating, planning, executing, closing, and controlling.

Requirements:

• Requires BA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline with IT focus degree.
• 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.
• Project management certification preferred within one year of job placement and prior to moving to the next level.
• Demonstrated application of and proven success of project management methodology, management tools, analysis and research tools, documentation tools, and reporting tools required.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring project team members preferred.
• 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.
• Demonstrated application of project management methodology required.
• Requires an understanding of the overall organization.
• Experience with portfolio management applications and rational tools preferred.
• The role entails managing multiple automation projects in a complex environment. Very strong project management and communication skills are needed.
• Experience with healthcare and/or automation projects a plus.
• Need PMP, Project Management experience, experience working with agile and waterfall methodologies, strong communication skills, proactive, expert at relationship building, and Technical (IT) project management experience.
• Significant experience with status reporting, project planning, and project budgeting.
• Strong skills in creating executive presentations, communications, and relationship building.
• Not afraid to dive into project details and hold others accountable.
• Able to DRIVE delivery.
• Nice to have: Agile Certification, Service Now experience.

Job Type: Possible contract to hire.

Additional Details:

• M-F 8/9 AM - 5PM CST or EST.
• Remote opportunity.
• Candidate needs to be located 50 miles from a PulsePoint.
• Have to work CST or EST hours.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

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