Project Manager

Capital Blue Cross • Harrisburg, PA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager must be able to manage large multi-faceted projects or multiple projects at the same time. The project manager organizes teams, develops plans, and facilitates project execution to achieve organizational goals. Successful project managers pay attention to detail, have excellent communication skills, raise issues and risks with transparency, are self-motivated, enjoy working closely with others, and are well organized. --Viewed by peers, management, and other members of the organization as a leader who continually adds value across the organization. Project Managers are expected to, run a variety of projects (small to very large), with a range of budget ($50,000 to multi -million dollars) and team sizes, across different areas of the organization with ease. Ability to see big picture and convert strategies into workable initiatives is critical to success. Project managers occasionally must turn troubled projects from red to green as well as train and mentor other less-experienced Project Managers.

Requirements

• Project management (waterfall and agile) process.
• Proficiencies in MS Office applications, MS Project, Visio, Adobe.
• Self-motivated, quick and assertive.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Extremely detailed oriented and organized.
• Ability to multi-task, and work under pressure in an ambiguous environment.
• Remain comfortable with change and complexity in dynamic environments.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and shift readily between the “big picture” and small-but-critical details, knowing when to concentrate on each.
• Demonstrated ability to balance people, process, and technology factors and analyze complex business relationships to develop appropriate solutions in a timely responsive nature.
• 5+ years industry experience (health insurance / project management).
• Experience leading cross-functional teams required.

Nice To Haves

• Industry-specific knowledge of insurance is a plus.
• Experience working on cross-functional teams strongly desired.
• Experience in progressive leadership roles in a corporate environment strongly preferred.
• Experience leading significant initiatives requiring change management leadership desired.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Relevant professional certifications (PMP, SCRUM) preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage large multi-faceted projects or multiple projects at the same time.
• Organize teams, develop plans, and facilitate project execution to achieve organizational goals.
• Run a variety of projects (small to very large), with a range of budget ($50,000 to multi -million dollars) and team sizes, across different areas of the organization with ease.
• Turn troubled projects from red to green.
• Train and mentor other less-experienced Project Managers.
• Deliver reports and presentations.
• Influence colleagues to build relationships.
• Guide and inspire team members to deliver project work on time on budget, in accordance with internal guidelines and governance.
• Lead discussions with vague details or little direction with the expectation to identify ideal states and conduct gap analysis.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Retirement Plan
• generous time off including Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Volunteer time off
• Incentive Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• training and continuing education

What This Job Offers

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