Program Manager, Regulatory job vacancy

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Resp & Qualifications

We’re looking for leaders in our Enterprise PMO – Mandates ImplementationJoin the revolution in health careIT

We’re working on “the big picture” of the future of health care information technology, and what we do touches the lives of millions of people. Today, we arelooking for an experienced

Program Managerwho wants to be a key change-maker, leading large strategic mandates driven programs, contributing on the ePMO leadership council and directly influencing impactful initiatives resulting in next-generation experiences for our Associates and Members.As a key leader within our newly designed strategicePMO, you will be “mission control” to plan and execute exciting cross-organization programs ranging from multiple platform claims estimation engineering, redesign of interfaces with the BCBSA and using new technologies to provide transparency to our members while mobilizing an internal drive to evolve into a leading-edge Agile enterprise.

At CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, you will have the opportunity to influence the direction of health care. Working here means collaborating across teams, influencing change and providing clear communication as you manage high dollar, highly strategic, multiple workstream programs for your stakeholders and our customers. As a talented Program Manager, we have a place for passionate professionals who want to help others.

HOW DO I KNOW IF I’LL BE SUCCESSFUL?

In the past, have you…

Led several large programs each with a total cost exceeding $8M and/or several programs each with at least 3 projects and total cost exceeding $8M
Directly managed, nurtured & coached project managers within a mentor role
Contributed significantly to Center of Excellence & Enterprise Change Management
Built strong, strategic-minded relationships at the VP and executive levels
Been told you’re a focused communicator, passionate leader and team player
Guided stakeholders while leading Waterfall, Agile and/or hybrid programs & projects
Organized, plan and led major initiatives using cloud-based portfolio platforms
Completed a degree in a CIS/MIS/Business program or have significant years of experience in information system implementations
Obtained your PMP certification
Prior experience in a highly regulated or health-based industry
Prior experience delivering projects in a regulatory environment affecting health insurance business (i.e. CMS, BCBSA, etc.)

WHAT TYPES OF ACTIVITIES WILL I DO FROM DAY TO DAY?

Within a program planning and execution lens, you would…

Directly oversee strategic, multi-million dollar programs either led by you or being led by project managers, create program scoped objectives / increments, identify interdependencies, and overall execution using best-in-industry Waterfall / Agile
Dig into project finances and risk areas to identify, monitor and resolve potential challenges, communicating to executive audiences, while escalating and stepping in to rescue initiatives where appropriate
As an ePMO leadership team member, proactively and holistically own program accountability and synthesizing project-level statuses into executive-speak
Guide and transform portfolio projects using crawl-walk-run from Waterfall to Agile, including education and evangelism of stakeholders and executive leaders

Within a staff management lens, you would…

In a matrixed environment, oversee project management and business analysis staff, ensure strong measured performance and foster positive team morale and cohesion
Nurture, Guide and Coach assigned project staff to achieve skill development goals and alignment to performance objectives
Document accomplishments and performance progress, performance gaps and development opportunities for people managers
Collaborate with people managers to provide key input into performance reviews and suggest upcoming goal feedback to line up to CareFirst's strategy expectations

Within a strategic lens, you would…

Produce program performance analytics related to larger business goals, including cross-program resourcing, what-if business shift modeling and more
Establish strong cross-program business and IT relationships and collaboration while identifying performance/risk trends to realize new levels of scaled efficiency
Propose new opportunities for governance excellence improvements
Prepare key deliverables to establish strong strategic capabilities to secure funding

DO YOU HAVE THESE ESSENTIAL NEEDS?

In the past, have you…

Completed a four-year degree in CIS/MIS/Business or in related field or have equivalent experience, plus 8-15+ years of IT program/project management experience in a large scale, cross functional, multi-system environment?
Have at least 8 years in a combination of the following: Progressive broad-based information systems Program Management experience, which could include consulting and with state-of-the-art hardware and software systems? Knowledge and implementation experience in new computing architectures and networked computing structures and experience in the execution of multiple related development projects simultaneously, particularly as Program and Project Manager on systems development, with working knowledge ofSystems development lifecycle and the Project Management Lifecycle?

If you have got what we need, take the next step!

CareFirst has leading-industry benefits including incentive-based compensation, strong PTO, 401K match, is focused on local communities by supporting numerous activities, groups and has been rated among the ‘World’s Most Ethical Companies’ for a seventh consecutive year.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Required: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Business, or equivalent work experience required. 8+ years of IT and business experience in strategic planning, development and implementation, preferably in health insurance or other regulated compliance environment. Previous technical project management experience in a dynamic high-technology environment and an understanding of the regulatory environment affecting health insurance business is a key to success in this position.

Out of the 8 years required, at least 5 years in a combination of the following:• Progressive broad-based information systems Project Management experience (which could include consulting) with state-of-the-art hardware and software systems is desirable; knowledge and implementation experience in new computing architectures and networked computing structures.• Experience in Program Management and execution of multiple related development projects simultaneously, particularly as Project Manager on systems development, with working knowledge of Systems Development Lifecycle and the Project Management Lifecycle

Preferred:Master’s degree in Business, Health Care, Public Policy or Technology related field. Prior Health insurance industry exposure; specific experience with successful large-scale Program Management within a cross functional environment. Project Management certificate (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI)preferred.

Abilities/Skills:• Ability to lead dynamic, energized, and highly creative multidiscipline high-performance work teams in learning and applying new skills/techniques to respond to business needs.• Ability to effectively adapt to rapidly changing regulatory environment and apply it to business and technical needs.• Considerable experience managing and delivering Business and IT centric projects using (where appropriate) leading-edge technology, and older legacy systems.• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the company’s business practices and direction, business principles, and business processes, plus familiarity with the company’s products and resources.• Considerable experience and effectiveness in matrix management.• Solid teamwork and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate and persuade customers, employees, and management at all levels and thrive in a cross-functional environment.• Excellent oral and written communications; an ability to present and discuss regulatory and technical information in a way that establishes rapport, persuades others, and gains understanding.• Strong management, business planning, and development skills.• Exceptional program management skills and project management skills, effectively arranging resources and managing multiple small to large projects in a cross-functional environment.• Ability to analyze project needs and determine resources needed to meet objectives.• Ability to create original concepts and take heuristic approaches to testing/refining existing theories and to develop new system approaches to solve problems and seize opportunities to sustain business success.• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual skills.• Willingness to travel to multiple locations within greater Baltimore/Washington area for meetings and time limited project work.• Willingness to work occasional night and weekends related to project releases and key deliverables• Competent in the Microsoft Suite of tools such as Project, PowerPoint , Excel, Word, etc.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of theCompany to provide equal employment opportunities to allqualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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Actual salary will be based on relevant job experience and work history.

Where To Apply

Please visit our website to apply: www.carefirst.com/careers

Closing Date

Please apply before: 7.30.21

Federal Disc/Physical Demand

Note: The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.

Sponsorship in US

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship

Vacancy expired!

ID	#17176061
State	Maryland
City	Owingsmills
Job type	Permanent
Salary	USD TBD TBD
Source	CareFirst
Showed	2021-07-23
Date	2021-07-22
Deadline	2021-09-20
Category	Systems/networking
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Program Manager, Regulatory