Job Description

Company

Highmark Health

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

A successful IT Project Manager for clinical initiatives in Pittsburgh will demonstrate deep expertise in both information technology and healthcare environments, seamlessly integrating industry terminology and best practices from both domains. This individual will have a proven track record managing Epic projects, potentially working with vendors, ensuring alignment with clinical workflows and regulatory requirements. Highly organized and adaptable, the candidate excels at switching between competing priorities while maintaining professionalism and tact in all interactions. Resilience and a solutions-oriented mindset enable effective navigation of complex challenges, and strong communication skills foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. This professional approach ensures the delivery of impactful, patient-centered technology solutions that advance organizational goals.

This individual must possess strong EPIC experience and have a proven track record managing Epic projects, potentially working with vendors, ensuring alignment with clinical workflows and regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic Planning & Execution Develop comprehensive project plans, including detailed schedules, resource allocation, budget management, and risk assessments. Proactively identify and mitigate potential project roadblocks.
• Scope Management Define and manage project scope, ensuring all deliverables align with business objectives. Manage changes to scope effectively and efficiently.
• Resource Management Allocate and manage project resources (human, financial, and material) effectively to optimize performance and meet project deadlines.
• Stakeholder Management Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, communicating project progress, addressing concerns, and managing expectations.
• Risk & Issue Management Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, implementing appropriate corrective actions. Maintain a detailed RAID log.
• Reporting & Documentation Prepare and deliver comprehensive project status reports, maintaining meticulous documentation, including project plans, meeting minutes, project artifacts, and approvals.
• Team Leadership & Collaboration Lead and motivate project teams, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Quality Assurance Implement quality control measures to ensure projects meet defined quality standards.
• Other duties as assigned or requested

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare, Information Technology, Business or related field or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor’s degree

Preferred

• None

EXPERIENCE

Required

• 3 years of experience in project management to include successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget and managing multiple projects concurrently
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana, etc.)

Preferred

• Experience in project management in the healthcare or health insurance industry
• Experience using a range of project methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.)

LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• None

Preferred

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

SKILLS

• Strong understanding of project management principles and best practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and manage competing demands.

Language (Other Than English)

None

Travel Requirement

25% - 50%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

Office-based

Teaches / trains others regularly

Rarely

Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

Occasionally

Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)

Never

Physical work site required

Yes

Lifting up to 10 pounds

Constantly

Lifting 10 to 25 pounds

Rarely

Lifting 25 to 50 pounds

Never

Disclaimer The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Job Tags

Full time, For contractors, Work at office, Local area,

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