Full-Time

Director – Project Management

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Blue Cross Blue Shield

Blue Cross Blue Shield

1,001-5,000 employees

Healthcare

Senior

Phoenix, AZ, USA

Requires work and residency within the state of AZ.

Category
Project Management
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Business Strategy
Requirements
  • 5 years of experience leading enterprise transformation or material change initiatives in technology and/or business organizations.
  • 3 years of supervisory or management experience
  • Associates degree in Business, Project Management, Information Technology or related field.
  • Project Management Professional, Project Management Agile Certified Practitioner
Responsibilities
  • Lead and develop the Project Management Office that is engaged in the implementation of critical change within the organization.
  • Establish partnership with business stakeholders to lead, shape and influence positive outcomes. Help to establish and drive the corporate strategy through successful execution of projects.
  • Plan, forecast, and staff the PMO to meet the business demands in a timely manner.
  • Oversee the development and maintenance of common standards and methodologies for project management that can be leveraged within the team and throughout the organization.
  • Deploy a tool set that supports Project Management best practices and provides the appropriate level of information capture, reporting, control, information sharing and management insight.
  • Ensure best of class project management disciplines are being executed and that consistent, effective communication plans are in place to all key stakeholders.
  • Communicate effectively with other Executives on status, forecasts, issues, and recommendations.
  • Work in partnership with the Finance Department to manage project financials.
  • Maintain current knowledge of developments in healthcare related industries, new technology in systems design and software, and project management techniques, methodology and software.
  • Support the execution and delivery of the strategic projects within the BCBSAZ Strategic Plan ensuring delivery of scope, budget management and regular status reporting on progress through project closure.
  • Provide timely and accurate reporting for individual projects and the project portfolio.
  • Identify and assess project risks quickly and proactively, taking appropriate actions as required.
  • Coordinate project definition, scope, requirements, design, and implementation activities in conjunction with technical and functional areas, and executive management.
  • Responsible for setting up processes and practices that produce project outcomes consistent with on-time and on-budget objectives.
  • Provide the day-to-day leadership of the Project Management Office by developing leaders, coaching and motivating staff and making maximum use of experience and skills.
  • Develop staff, including development and maintenance of training materials for new and existing staff, establishing performance goals, regular follow up with staff and year-end performance evaluations.
  • Maintain effective working relationships with all business and technical functions.
  • Participate in strategic planning.
  • Ensure that the most efficient processes are in place and determine tactical plans to improve processes and services that can be streamlined and/or enhanced.
Blue Cross Blue Shield

Blue Cross Blue Shield

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Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1910

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-8%

1 year growth

-8%

2 year growth

-8%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The Blue Distinction Centers program enhances BCBS's reputation by associating it with high-quality healthcare providers, potentially attracting more members.
  • Collaborations with organizations like Folx Health and the American Spine Registry demonstrate BCBS's proactive approach to expanding and improving healthcare access and quality.
  • The promotion of Michael Gardner to VP, Enterprise Data, suggests a focus on leveraging data for strategic growth and operational efficiency.

What critics are saying

  • The $2.8 billion antitrust settlement against BCBS highlights potential legal and financial vulnerabilities that could impact its operations and reputation.
  • The dismissal of the lawsuit over COVID-19 test claims may not fully mitigate reputational damage from perceived underpayment issues during the pandemic.

What makes Blue Cross Blue Shield unique

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield's Blue Distinction Centers program sets it apart by recognizing healthcare facilities that demonstrate high-quality care and efficiency in specialty areas like spine surgery and joint replacement.
  • The collaboration with Folx Health to expand LGBT-affirming care highlights BCBS's commitment to inclusivity and addressing diverse healthcare needs.
  • BCBS's partnerships with organizations like the American Spine Registry and the American Joint Replacement Registry enhance its ability to evaluate and designate high-quality healthcare institutions.

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