Project Manager Sr

Job ID: JP00044203

Anticipated Start Date: 01/22/2024

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?

Associates in these jobs must follow the specific policies, procedures, guidelines, etc. as stated by the Government Business Division in which they are employed. To ensure consistent use of this job across the enterprise, please consult with your Human Resources partner prior to using this job (HRBP should work with Compensation). Manage multiple projects of varying sizes and duration including large projects from a global perspective that incorporates both the business and technical aspects of the project.

Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Applying project management knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project deliverables, processes, and systems.
• In addition to all responsibilities of a project manager, this position coaches and mentors project team members; mentors other project managers; 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 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 and establishes and manages the project warranty period as assigned.

Requirements:

• Requires a BA/BS in a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years professional project management experience required during which at least 3 years are spent leading and directing project tasks, or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Works with moderate guidance and is responsible for applying project management knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project deliverables, processes, and systems.
• Operates within defined parameters using project management methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to create an effective team environment, build strong relationships, solving problems and issues in a matrix environment, and communicating effectively at all levels of an organization is strongly preferred.
• Excellent analysis, oral/written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including relationship-building across functions.
• Self-starter and the ability to create an environment of continuous improvement (add value).
• Experience working in a lead role on one or more projects strongly preferred.

Job Type: Contract with potential to hire.

Additional Details:

• Standard 40 hours per week M-F 8-5 CT or ET only.
• Team is ET based.
• Remote work opportunity.

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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