Sr. Project Manager, HP PMO - Hybrid

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

UPMC Health Plan is hiring a Sr. Project Manager in the Business Performance Improvement department. This full-time hybrid role combines work from home and in-office work, with in-office days on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The role aligns multiple projects with the goals of programs, portfolios, departments, and lines of business, and leads multiple large, high-priority projects and programs. The Sr. Project Manager communicates project value, goals, and plans for achieving value and ROI; defines project metrics with business owners; maintains detailed project plans and reports; and provides direction, leadership, and accountability for project management efforts. The role also develops and mentors project leaders, applies project management and improvement methodologies, and coordinates cross-functional implementation and change management. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least six years of related project management experience. A master's degree and Six Sigma certification are preferred. PMI's PMP certification is required, or the employee must complete UPMC Health Plan PM Certification within one year of hire.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, statistics, health care, management, or a related business field.
At least six years of related project management work experience in a multifaceted user environment, directly managing multiple projects.
Strong management, problem-solving, organizational, and oral and written communication skills.
Excellent project management skills.
Excellent computer skills, including Access, Excel, Word, Microsoft Project, and other pertinent software applications.
Ability to manage multiple complex projects and develop solutions aligned with business strategic needs.
Ability to plan multiple and/or large initiatives or projects and manage all tasks required to meet client and business needs within budget and targeted deadlines.
Ability to effectively manage project business value, scope, time, cost, quality, people, communication, risk, procurement and vendors, and stakeholders.
PMI's PMP certification, or completion of UPMC Health Plan PM Certification within one year from the date of hire.
Act 34 clearance.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Six Sigma certification.

Responsibilities

Assist team members in resolving project problems, escalate issues when necessary, and facilitate decision-making.
Assist with achieving Operations division and system strategic goals.
Build, mentor, train, and coach future leaders and project managers.
Lead complex project teams to create enhanced business value and positive ROI.
Assure quality of information through business case and process/application-level testing, and validate test results against business needs.
Develop and implement key metrics to measure and report the progress and value of initiatives.
Proactively identify trends and process improvement opportunities across departments within projects and operations.
Work with other managers to achieve efficiencies across integrated projects and operational processes.
Apply project management, Agile, Lean, Six Sigma, and other applicable methodologies to maximize ROI.
Apply cross-functional, change management, and implementation strategies; ensure participating parties are committed to effective implementation of processes and procedures and to realizing cross-functional synergies and value.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans using standard project documentation, methodology, tracking, and reporting procedures.
Provide concise and timely status reporting as required.
Consistently demonstrate performance toward UPMC's values.