Program Manager, Principal - Oakland, United States - Blue Shield of California

Blue Shield of California

Verified Company

Oakland, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Your Role

Your Work

In this role, you will:

Operate at a strategic business level to ensures projects/programs are in line with Blue Shield of California strategic goals
Consult with all levels including senior management, make recommendations, and influence decisionmaking
Leverage crossfunctional internal and external relationships to drive initiatives forward
Plan and implement multiple and extremely complex projects/programs spanning across business areas
Determine key business issues, develop effective mitigation plans and implement to successful conclusion and resolution
Organizes the interdepartmental activities and may perform operational responsibilities. Participates crossfunctionally in business planning to support business unit strategy
Continually update relevant business stakeholders of project status and reguluarly publish project status reports
Develop the project charter, integrated project plan, resource plan, contingency plan, and related project management artifacts
Endtoend responsible for managing scope, timeline, budget and quality for assigned workstream/area
Plans and establishes goals and objectives for the department or in partnership with the department lead
Has budgetary responsibility and/or manages certain processes or projects within department's budget; validate financial forecasts and provide ongoing reconciliation of resources and other related project expenditures
Be responsible for making improvements and modifications to operating policies to enhance performance of the department
Be responsible for proactively improving upon existing processes and systems using significant conceptualizing, reasoning and interpretation; results may serve as precedent for future decisions
Assist, share learning, and mentor others within the PMO regarding standards, organizational understanding, and relationship building to promote the successful delivery of projects

**QUALIFICATIONS
Your Knowledge and Experience**- Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Requires at least 10 years of prior relevant experience
Requires an understanding of basic management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, coaching and process execution, work organization, risk management and delegation
Subject matter expert in sophisticated, best practices organizational development, process improvement or project management processes
Technically proficient, having a broad background in problem solving tools
TQM, Six Sigma certification or Project Management certification is preferred
Experience supervising a team consisting of professionals and /or supervisors Ability to effectively maneuver through organizational dynamics and tailor approach to ensure optimal outcome

Pay Range:

The pay range for this role is: $ to $ for California.

Note:

ABOUT THE TEAM

Blue Shield of California's mission is to ensure all Californians have access to high-quality health care at a sustainably affordable price.

We are transforming health care in a way that genuinely serves our nonprofit mission by lowering costs, improving quality, and enhancing the member and physician experience.

To fulfill our mission, we must ensure a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves and fully contribute to meet the needs of the multifaceted communities we serve.

Our continued commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion upholds our values and advances our goal of creating a healthcare system that is worthy of our family and friends while addressing health disparities, promoting social justice, and integrating health equity through our products, business practices, and presence as a corporate citizen.

Blue Shield has received awards and recognition for being a certified Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work, Military Friendly Employer, People Companies that Care, a Leading Disability Employer, and one of California's top companies in volunteering and giving.

Here at Blue Shield, we strive to make a positive change across our industry and communities - join us

Our Values:

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Honest . We hold ourselves to the highest ethical and integrity standards. We build trust by doing what we say we're going to do and by acknowledging and correcting where we fall short.
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Human . We strive to be our authentic selves, listening and communicating effectively, and showing empathy towards others by walking in their shoes.
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Courageous . We stand up for what we believe in and are committed to the hard work necessary to achieve our ambitious goals.

Our Workplace Model:

Blue Shield of California is dedicated to making work-life balance a reality. Whether you prefer to work in an office or from home, we understand flexibility is more important than ever. That's why Blue Shield is a hybrid company, offering you the opportunity to decide where you can do your best and most meaningful