Project Manager (Remote)

Resp & Qualifications

PURPOSE:
Plans, organizes, and manages small to mid-scale projects and workgroups for the Embedded Compliance team of the Enterprise Shared Services Division.  Ensures successful delivery of objectives, on time and within budget.  Initiates, engages, and motivates cross-functional teams to deliver results.  Identifies and mitigates risk and escalates as needed.  Tracks progress and drives documentation to support project needs.  Focuses on projects which ensure compliance with laws, regulations, policies and contractual obligations related to topics including, but not limited to, enrollment, billing, claims processing, product implementation, mandated communications, etc.  Exhibits knowledge of the Affordable Care Act and familiarity with the health insurance exchanges with which CareFirst participates.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plans and designates project resources, monitors progress, tracks schedules, mitigates risks.

• Provides end to end project management support in terms of reporting, project deliverable tracking and documentation for small to medium-size projects. Acts as a liaison across all areas to ensure effective and efficient goals, scope, progress, and completion of projects.  Coordinates issues throughout CareFirst, and externally when necessary, to promote accurately represented information.

• Evaluates implications of existing or proposed projects, programs, processes, and policies/regulations through the use of critical and creative thinking and recommends improvements. 

• Provides direction and motivation to project teams in a matrixed environment.  Drives outcomes by fostering a collaborative culture.  Manages relationships with key stakeholders, including management and vendors.  Leads the execution of the project.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
This position has no direct reports, however, may informally lead teams in a matrix environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Business or related field OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.

Experience: 3 years experience in project related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP).
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodology.
• Experience with ACA and health insurance exchanges.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. 
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.
• Ability to exercise good judgment.
• Project planning and life cycle development. 

Travel Requirements:
Estimate Amount: Expected to attend in-office meetings 2-4x per year.

Department

Department:Regulatory Compliance

Equal Employment Opportunity

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer.  It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Hire Range Disclaimer

Actual salary will be based on relevant job experience and work history.

Where To Apply

Please visit our website to apply: www.carefirst.com/careers

Federal Disc/Physical Demand

Note:  The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position.  Occasional walking or standing is required.  The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects.  The associate must frequently talk and hear.  Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.

Sponsorship in US

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship.

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