Job Description We're hiring a Senior Project/Program Manager to lead and manage the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of multiple or enterprise scale projects, new initiatives and other ongoing business deliverables in accordance with business needs. You will identify, evaluate, and resolve issues that conflict with project deliverables. Also, collaborate closely with project team members, business owners and sponsors to develop and successfully implement projects/programs. This individual will also assess project risks, develop mitigation, and contingency plans. Lastly, oversee projects to ensure projects have required resources, meets milestones and are successfully implemented. What You'll Do Develops project plans and recommendations in support of Departmental/Company objectives and leads implementation; tracks and reports on the status of the project. Must ascertain, categorize and manage projects in relation to corporate priorities. Negotiates for resources to staff projects effectively with appropriate skill sets, aligning skills to the needs of the project. Delegates work as required and ensures a quality end product through close customer contact and assesses customer/client satisfaction through direct feedback/evaluation. Coordinates development and implementation of policies and procedures as well as development of compliance measurements. Controls and monitors project effectiveness; updates project plans as necessary. Ensures compliance with necessary audit requirements. Represents BCBSNC in meetings with external parties including consultants, vendors, and others and may include service delivery management of vendors. Assists with analysis and development of business processes to ensure quality, cost effectiveness, timeliness of customer service, and regulatory requirements and mandates are met. Develops escalation process to channel issues and concerns to appropriate parties. Evaluates project risks, developing contingency plans and responding to change in risk as the project progresses. Develops effective business process improvement initiatives and communication plans. Performs analytic functions and coaches others in analytical production, technical and other areas. Proposes a variety of solutions to business issues/problems utilizing appropriate analysis tools (ie Cost/Benefit Analysis, Flowcharting, etc). Documents and presents project management results through the development of criteria, issue analysis papers and reports; ensures that projects established objectives such as financial goals, where applicable and creates an evaluation plan to assess project performance in relation to stated goals. Develops and tracks budgets, operating plans and financial cost forecasts to support the objectives of the project. Provides indirect reports, if applicable, with well-defined expectations, ongoing feedback, coaching/ mentoring and/or training. What You Bring Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required) 5+ years of experience in related field. In lieu of degree, 7+ years of experience in related field. Salary Range At Blue Cross NC, we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market-price and our starting salaries are typically planned near the middle of the range listed. Compensation decisions are driven by factors including experience and training, specialized skill sets, licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. Our base salary is part of a robust Total Rewards package that includes an Annual Incentive Bonus*, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and competitive health benefits and wellness programs. *Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance. $89,174.00 - $142,679.00 Skills Business Process Improvements, Implementation Management, Process Improvement Initiatives, Process Improvements, Project Management, Project Management Oversight, Project Performance Management (PM), Project Plan Development, Resource Management, Resource Planning _____________________________________________________________________ JOB ALERT FRAUD: We have become aware of scams from individuals, organizations, and internet sites claiming to represent Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina in recruitment activities in return for disclosing financial information. Our hiring process does not include text-based conversations or interviews and never requires payment or fees from job applicants. All our career opportunities are published on https://bcbsnc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/BCBSNC. If you have already provided your personal information that you suspect is fraudulent activity, please report it to your local authorities. Any fraudulent activity should be reported to: HR.Staffing@BCBSNC.com. About Us It's an exciting time to work at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC). Health care is changing, and we're leading the way. We offer more than health insurance our customers can count on. We’re committed to better health and better health care − in our communities and beyond. Our employees bring energy and creativity to the workplace, and it shows in our innovative approach to improving the health and well-being of North Carolinians. Blue Cross NC is a fully taxed, not-for-profit company headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. We serve more than 4.3 million members, and we employ more than 5,000 people across the country who are passionate about making health care better for all. Help us lead the charge for better health care by joining our award-winning team. Discover tremendous opportunities with us to do challenging and rewarding work. Opportunities that can lead you to a fulfilling career, work that can help others lead healthier, happier lives. Authorization to Work in the United States We use E-verify to confirm authorization to work in the United States. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit E-Verify Overview for English or Visión General de E-Verify for Español. Request Accommodations Blue Cross NC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, hiring process, or have technical issues that prevent you from completing your application please notify HR at HR.Staffing@bcbsnc.com. Blue Cross NC is a Hybrid Flex company. Whether the role is Hybrid Flex or Remote Flex depends on the nature of the work and distance from our Durham headquarters. We welcome candidates from outside the local area and in any of our approved states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming

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