Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Project Manager Locations:

• IN-INDIANAPOLIS, 220 VIRGINIA AVE
• GA-ATLANTA, 740 W PEACHTREE ST NW
• VA-RICHMOND, 2015 STAPLES MILL RD

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.

The Project Manager provides foundational project delivery for a newly-created Carelon Insights Reporting and Analytics (CIRA) team. 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.

• Manages the development of a prescribed planning document.
• Partners with sponsors to secure project approval.
• Develops communication management plan.
• Defines project team roles and responsibilities, develops work plan structure and project schedule.
• Develops deployment plan.
• Leads project meetings.
• Identifies, documents and prioritizes scope changes and facilitates approval process.
• Executes small to medium projects using established methodologies.
• Focuses on task, schedule, scope, and budget management.
• Builds core delivery skills, stakeholder communication, and team coordination.
• Builds by learning disciplined execution and reliable delivery within defined guardrails.
• 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.
• Executes communication plans.
• Regularly reports status of reports.
• Manages and monitors ROI throughout the project lifecycle.
• Tracks and manages time and budget against plan.
• Develops testing strategy.
• Conduct project close-out activities.
• Prepares and participates in quality review checkpoints.
• Obtain/secure and archive necessary approvals.
• Manage and update project plan.

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.

• 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.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience working in a lead role on one or more projects.

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 elevancehealthj 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.