IT Senior Project Management Advisor

Summary
Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but for more than seven decades we've been part of the national landscape, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina ... and much more. We are one of the nation's leading administrators of government contracts. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies that allows us to build on a variety of business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team!

Position Purpose
Provide senior project management expertise on decisions and priorities regarding the enterprise's overall delivery strategy, tools, and techniques. Provides complex and vital knowledge critical to the setting of vision and strategies within the IT Project Management organizations and associated delivery methods.

Looking for a thought leader to coach and provide guidance, with the ability to understand our company culture while effectively influencing change and growth across teams at all levels.
Description

What You'll Do:

• Engage with I/S and Customer Executive Leaders and Governance to establish/modify enterprise-wide project management framework, methodologies, techniques and best practices for overall enterprise business success. Lead organizational transformation, as appropriate.
• Provide expert project management guidance to I/S and Customer Executive Leaders, as well as Governance, as appropriate. Evaluate vendor-supplied software packages for project/portfolio management and make recommendations to IT management. In coordination with I/S and Customer Executive Leaders, provide input on all proposals that could potentially impact project/portfolio management. May perform evaluation of new project management tools, techniques, and methodologies through Proof of Concept or other means to establish new/modified project management guidelines.
• Serve as an expert resource/coach to IT teams in planning and executing the ASM/DMM framework, Waterfall/Agile/Hybrid methodologies and techniques for work efforts/programs/portfolios. Monitor industry trends in project management, and lead adaptation within IT and/or BCBSSC as applicable. Facilitate establishment and implementation of standards and guidelines associated with the adaptation of industry best practices.
• Coordinate the creation, and monitoring, of metrics/measurement /dashboard for overall business success for the enterprise. Analyze data regarding business success/delivery and ASM/DMM techniques utilized to make recommendations to changes in standards and guidelines. Ensure dashboard and measurements for business success meet the needs of the enterprise, including executive management. Review data needed to ensure consistency and efficiency in work delivery to meet business objectives.
• Facilitate the establishment and implementation of standards and guidelines that guide the ASM/DMM framework for delivery of technology solutions, including ensuring the framework is viable across the enterprise. This includes participation as a member of the ISPC PMO Sub-Committee and the PMO Tools User Group. Facilitate I/S and Customer Executive Leaders in setting direction for additions or changes to ASM/DMM framework, and evaluate feasibility to determine if/how to handle the request while maintaining an adequate/appropriate overall ASM/DMM framework. To determine if requested changes are possible, review tools and techniques as well as feasibility of execution. Ensure framework is viable, utilizing data and other methods, across all LOB's.

To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need:

Required Education:

• Bachelor's in a job related field OR
• 4 years job related work experience OR
• Associate's and 2 years job related work experience

Required Work Experience :

• 12 years IT experience in a leadership capacity, including 7 years progressive responsibility within area of expertise.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Exceptional communications [verbal and written] skills with all levels of management and team members.
• Superior leadership skills in a team or project environment, including cultural transformation.
• Exceptional problem solving and conflict management/resolution skills, utilizing critical thinking to resolve high-impact, complex and/or cross functional problems.
• Highly effective analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent understanding of project management principles and methodologies, information systems, business processes, and the key drivers and measures of success for the business unit and the organization.
• Superior competency in management of resources to meet goals and multiple projects.
• Highly effective ability to lead multiple multi-discipline, high-performance work teams.
• Advanced negotiation ability within the organization.
• Advanced ability to prepare and present formal presentations to senior management.
• Proven ability to coach and mentor project management professionals as well as IT professionals. Highly effective strategic thinking skills.
• Proven effectiveness in conducting analysis of project triple constraints.

Required Software and Other Tools :

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and Project Management tools for all methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid).

We Prefer That You Have:

• Experience with All methodologies for software delivery. (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid).
• Preferred Licenses and Certificates: PMI PMP, PgMP, PfMP, and/or PMI-ACP Certifications or ScrumMaster Certification (any vendor).

What We Can Do For You:

We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have access and opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Subsidized health plans and free vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Paid annual leave - the longer you work here, the more you earn
• Nine paid holidays
• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
• Wellness programs and a healthy lifestyle premium discount
• Tuition assistance
• Service recognition

What To Expect Next:

After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure that you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements.

Management will be conducting interviews with the most qualified candidates, with prioritization given to those candidates who demonstrate the preferred qualifications.

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

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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.

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