Project Administration Manager

Job Purpose:

Responsible for directly managing staff in the planning, coordination, implementation and maintenance of diverse projects. Focuses on meeting project commitments, including communications with sponsors, stakeholders, etc.

Logistics:

This position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday - Friday and will be remote if located within 2 hours driving distance to Columbia, SC as there could be the occasional need for in house visits to the office located at 4101 Percival Road in Columbia, SC.

What You'll Do:

• Provides staff direction for area projects, which may involve, but not be limited to training, auditing, testing, research and analysis, quality management, business change mandates, system enhancements, analysis of operating procedures, quality control activities, strategic planning, performance monitoring, compliance activities, etc.
• Identifies business requirements. Supports new business implementations or acquisitions. Facilitates the definition of project missions, goals, tasks, and resource requirements, service levels, and customer requirements.
• Maintains effective communication with stakeholders during all phases of projects. Resolves or assists in the resolution of conflicts within and between projects or functional areas.
• Ensures compliance, performance standards, and improvement of procedures and processes. Assists in the identification of potential process improvements and cost savings.
• Manages project budget and resource allocation including scheduling, planning, reporting, development and implementation within timelines and budgets.

To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need:

Required Education:

• A Bachelor's Degree OR 4 years job-related work experience OR
• An Associate's Degree AND 2 years job-related work experience (Equivalency not applicable for the Celerian Group. Bachelor's degree required.).

Required Work Experience:

• 5 years of related project management or operations experience.
• 2 years of team leadership/supervisory experience OR
• 2 years of equivalent military experience in grade E4 or above.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Excellent and effective communication and management skills.
• Strong knowledge of business process engineering methodology.
• The ability to communicate complex information with understanding to a variety of audiences who have different levels of experience and knowledge.
• Advanced analytical and decision-making skills.
• Thorough understanding of project management phases, techniques and tools.
• The ability to recognize problems or situations that are new or without clear precedent and offer solutions.

Required Software and Tools:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

We Prefer You to Have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Healthcare, Business Administration or other job-related field.
• Experience in healthcare or insurance industry.
• Experience leading project teams from inception through implementation phases.
• Preferred Licenses and Certificates: Project Management Professional (PMP).

What Blue Can Do for You:

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 you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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 individuals with disabilitiesand protected 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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