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ID #44915685
State South Carolina
City Columbia
Job type Permanent
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source BlueCross BlueShield Of South Carolina
Showed 2022-08-16
Date 2022-08-15
Deadline 2022-10-14
Category Et cetera
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IT Portfolio Manager

South Carolina, Columbia, 29201 Columbia USA

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Summary Responsible and accountable for all activities in a LOB program management office (PMO) assigned to their team. Provides overall direction to the PMO and all projects within its domain. Responsible for planning, coordinating, monitoring, and oversight in the implementation of multiple IT projects. Oversees and provides guidance to the personnel responsible for the organization's portfolio of projects. Maintains the efficiency of important aspects of the project management process such as planning, scheduling, and budget and risk assessment. Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the project management office. Description

  • Responsible for recruiting and hiring, coaching, and mentoring, monitoring and evaluation, and addressing all disciplinary issues in a timely manner.
  • Manages a team responsible for the project management processes/methodologies as well as business system analysts responsible for gathering and documenting the requirements for projects and assisting with analysis of issues and testing during the project lifecycle.
  • Provides strategic guidance in resource planning/allocation/decisions, tracks project milestones, issues, and status of project. Monitors and tracks master planning, budgets, and actuals across all areas against the targets set for the work efforts.
  • Enforces processes, procedures, and methodologies implemented by PMO to meet ISSM and PL Handbook standards.
  • Analyzes information to identify potential issues and develops appropriate responses.
  • Responsible for all planning for project implementation by taking into account unscheduled events/unexpected defects/other unplanned activities.
  • Communicates with senior and executive management (I/S and Customer) on the current status of work efforts. Responds to emails or in-person questions on the status of the project timelines, budget, quality, issues, or risks.
  • Participates in various Corporate-wide committees and focus groups to identify and implement process improvements.

This position requires the ability to obtain a C2 Clearance, which requires applicants to be a U.S. Citizen.

Required Education:
  • Bachelor's degree-Any Major, OR
  • Four years of job-related work experience, OR
  • Two years of job-related experience plus an associate degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, or other job-related degree.

Required Work Experience:
  • Seven years of job-related IT experience.
  • Prior team lead, supervisor, or management experience OR equivalent military experience in grade E4 or above.

Preferred Work Experience:
  • 1-year management experience OR equivalent military experience in grade E4 or above.
  • Knowledge of or Experience working with CMMI models
  • Knowledge of or ISO Standards Experience
  • Business Systems Analyst role/experience

Required Skills and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
  • Able to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
  • Demonstrated flexibility for adapting to both changing business and client needs, and a changing technical environment.
  • Strong technical knowledge base in related area.
  • Strong interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated analytical and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent and effective communication, customer service and time-management skills.
  • Ability to communicate complex information with understanding to a variety of audiences who have different levels of experience and knowledge.

Required Software and Other Tools:
  • General word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications.
  • Standard office equipment; phone, copier, fax, computer, etc.

Preferred Licenses and Certificates:
  • PMP Certification OR
  • Certification in a project management methodology preferred.

Work Environment:
  • Fast paced, multi-platformed environment which may require action and response 24X7 to support the technical business needs of the customer.
  • Some travel between office buildings may be required.

We participate in E-Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains Affirmative Action programs to promote employment opportunities for minorities, females, disabled individuals and veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail abilities@bcbssc.com or call 1-800-288-2227, ext. 43172 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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