Manager, IT Project Management

Humana • Tampa, FL

1d • $115,200 - $158,400 • Remote

About The Position

The Manager, IT Project Management oversees and drives the successful planning, execution, and delivery of IT Programs/Projects at Humana. This role is responsible for managing a team of project managers, ensuring projects are aligned with organizational objectives, delivered on schedule, and within scope and budget. The manager collaborates with stakeholders across IT, business units, and vendors to foster effective communication, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in IT Program/Project management with strong strategic planning, budgeting, and analytical skills
• 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role with the proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing project teams
• 3+ years of experience managing Programs and multiple concurrent projects in a large, complex environment.
• 5+ years of experience with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, hybrid).
• 5+ years of hand on experience with the tools, and project management platforms (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira Align, ServiceNow)
• 2+ years of experience with process optimization, change management, and implementation of best practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Agile Certification (SAFe, CSM, or equivalent)
• PMP, PMI-ACP, or similar certification
• Experience in the health care industry & understanding of Medicare/Medicaid domains

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration
• Experience in change management methodologies and frameworks (such as ADKAR, Prosci, or Kotter)

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of IT project managers, provide direction and vision, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategic objectives.
• Manage a portfolio of IT projects, including resource allocation, prioritization, and status reporting.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of a portfolio of projects, ensuring consistency in process, methodology, and quality standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project managers, supporting their professional growth and performance.
• Facilitate collaboration, resolve conflicts, and promote a high-performance culture.
• Optimize resource allocation across projects, balancing capacity, skills, and business priorities.
• Institutionalize the project management best practices, including Agile and Lean methodologies.
• Promote continuous improvement and adoption of the enterprise approved tools or techniques.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for senior stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of project status, risks, and dependencies.
• Build strong relationships with business, IT, and cross-functional partners.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues across all managed projects.
• Support escalation and resolution processes.
• Track and report on project and program performance using key metrics.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Guide teams and stakeholders through organizational or process changes, facilitating adoption and minimizing disruption.
• Ensure adherence to corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and governance frameworks for all projects.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave)
• short-term and long-term disability
• life insurance
• bonus incentive plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager