Sr. Project Manager, HP PMO - Hybrid

UPMC Health Plan has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Project Manager, HP PMO position in the Business Performance Improvement department. This is a full-time, hybrid position consisting of working from home and in office. In office days are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

This role will align multiple projects to goals of programs, portfolios, departments, and lines of business. Lead multiple large high-priority projects and programs to success for the business. Provide a clear vision of the projects' value, goals, and plan to achieve the projects' value and ROI. Define the project metrics to with the responsible business owners. Develop and maintain detailed project plans and reports. Provide clear direction, leadership and accountability for project management efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Assist team members in resolving project problems; escalate issues when necessary and facilitate decision-making.

• Assist with achieving Operations division strategic goals as well as system strategic goals.

• Leadership - Build, mentor, train, coach future leaders and project managers.

• Lead complex project teams to create enhanced business value and positive ROI.

• Assure quality of information through business case and process/application-level testing; validate test results per the business needs.

• Develop and implement key metrics to measure and report on progress and value of initiatives.

• Proactively identify trends and process improvement opportunities across departments within projects and operations.

• Work with other managers to achieve efficiencies across the integration of multiple projects and operational processes.

• Apply best practices in project management, Agile, Lean, Six Sigma, and other applicable methodologies to maximize ROI.

• Apply cross-functional, change management and implementation strategies; ensure that all of the participating parties have committed to effective implementation of the processes and procedures; providing synergies and value beyond what can be provided in a single functional area.

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans; this includes utilizing standard project documentation and methodology and project tracking and reporting procedure.

• Provide concise and timely status reporting as required.

• Consistently demonstrate performance towards UPMC's values.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, statistics, health care, management, or related business field required.

• Minimum of six years of related work experience in project management in a multi-faceted user environment directly managing multiple projects required.

• Master's degree preferred.

• Strong management, problem solving, organizational, and communication skills (oral and written) are required.

• Excellent Project Management skills.

• Excellent computer skills required, including Access, Excel, Word, Microsoft Project, and other pertinent software applications.

• Ability to manages multiple complex projects and develops solutions that align with the business strategic business needs.

• Ability to perform planning for multiple and/or large initiatives/projects, managing all tasks required to provide services to meet client and business needs within budget and targeted deadlines.

• Ability to effectively manage project business value, scope, time, cost, quality, people, communication, risk, procurement & vendors, and stakeholders.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:PMI's PMP Certification required or completion of UPMC Health Plan PM Certification within one year from date of hire. Six Sigma Certification preferred.

• Project Management Professional

• Act 34UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran