Project Manager

Anticipated End Date: Position Title:Project ManagerJob Description:Project ManagerIn-Office Expectation: 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. Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM in associates individual time zone; strong preference for Central or Eastern Time Zones.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.This project manager will serve as the primary liaison between our business stakeholders and the technical team. In this role, the associate will be responsible for gathering and managing business requirements to ensure that they align with the project's objectives. While this associate will concentrate on the business aspects of the project, a technical Project Manager from another department will oversee the project management tasks related to the building and migration phases. This collaboration will be crucial to the successful delivery of specific projects, ensuring they meet our business goals and stakeholder expectations.How You Will Make an ImpactPrimary duties may include, but are not limited to: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.Develop deployment plan and 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.Execute communication plans.Regularly reports status of reports.Manages and monitors ROI throughout the project lifecycle.Tracks and manages time and budget against plan.Supports and monitors testing strategy.Conduct project close-out activities.Prepares and participates in quality review checkpoints.Obtain/secure and archive necessary approvals.Manage and update project plans.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, & 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.Government Business experience is preferred, while specific LTSS and/or Foster Care experience is a major plus, but not required.Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.Experience working in a lead role on one or more projects is strongly preferred.Smartsheet and Jira experience preferred.Intermediate level abilities with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint are strongly preferred.Market implementations, RFP preparation, and process improvement are highly preferred.Job Level:Non-Management ExemptWorkshift:1st Shift (United States of America)Job Family:BSP > Program/ProjectPlease be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.Who We AreElevance 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 WorkAt Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that 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 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.