Project Manager

Project Manager - Project Liaison We are seeking an experienced and proactive Project Liaison to join our team. This critical role involves managing incident reporting, developing prevention plans, overseeing seclusion and restraint management, and handling related reporting to the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in compliance, risk management, and healthcare operations. Location: Cincinnati, Columbus, Mason, or Seven Hills, Ohio. Hybrid 1: This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. The Project Manager is responsible for working with business partners to identify and implement small to medium projects that support achievement of simple to complex unit or corporate goals. Projects may be business and/or technical (software implementation or application updates) in nature. 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. How you will make an impact: Manages the development of a prescribed planning document. Develops project charter. Partners with sponsors to secure project approval. Develops communication management plan. Defines project team roles and responsibilities, develops work plan structure and project schedule. Develops deployment plan. Leads project meetings. Identifies, documents and prioritizes scope changes and facilitates approval process. Maintains and updates all project documents. Secures the appropriate skill sets for project. Sets and manages expectations with resource managers and team members. Provides performance feedback to team members and resource managers. Maintains issue log. Facilitates resolution of issues. Executes communication plans. Regularly reports status of reports. Manages and monitors ROI throughout the project lifecycle. Tracks and manages time and budget against plan. Develops testing strategy. Conduct project close-out activities. Prepares and participates in quality review checkpoints. Obtain/secure and archive necessary approvals. Manage and update project plan. Minimum Requirements: Requires a BA/BS in a related field and minimum of 3 years professional project management experience, which at least 2 years are spent leading and directing project tasks; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences: 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. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred. Experience working in a lead role on one or more projects strongly preferred. Minimum of 3 years of experience in incident management, compliance, or a similar role within the healthcare or public health sector preferred. Familiarity with regulations and best practices regarding seclusion and restraint management preferred. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and act on data insights preferred. Excellent organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written preferred. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and manage multiple priorities preferred. Knowledge of Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) reporting processes and requirements preferred. Certification in risk management or healthcare compliance preferred. Experience in training and development related to incident prevention and management preferred. For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary* range for this specific position is $74,800 to $112,200. Location: Columbus, Ohio In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws. * The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve. How we work at Elevance Health is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business. We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few. Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process. The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws. Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.