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Director EPMP Project/Program Delivery

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield

Rochester, NYJob$129–231K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$129–231K/yr
Location
Rochester, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Under the guidance of the Corporate Director of EPMO, the Director oversees strategic project execution and multiple Project Managers and Project Coordinators. The role develops EPMO strategy and prioritization, communicates initiative status and goals, and serves as an escalation point for project concerns. It also partners with executive leaders to translate strategic direction into measurable initiatives and oversees project delivery, staffing, and departmental plans.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Project Management, nice to haveIterative Delivery, nice to haveWaterfall, nice to haveAgile, nice to haveProject Competency Development, nice to haveMetrics Development, nice to haveStandards Development, nice to haveGovernance Processes, nice to haveProject Scope Planning, nice to haveCost Planning, nice to haveCross-Functional Team Development, nice to haveApplication Delivery, nice to haveCommunication, nice to haveAnalytical Skills, nice to haveBusiness Process Development, nice to haveEnterprise Application Integration, nice to haveInfluencing Decisions, nice to haveMentoring, nice to haveCoaching, nice to haveStaff Development, nice to haveTravel, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Relevant Field or Equivalent Experience, nice to have10-15 Years Work Experience, nice to have5 Years Project Management Experience, nice to havePMP Certification, nice to haveMaster's Degree, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Job Description:

Summary:

Under the guidance of Corporate Director of EPMO, this position is responsible for execution of strategic projects while overseeing multiple Project Managers (PMs) and Project Coordinators. The Director balances strategic vision with day to day execution and leads strategy development with regard to the project management and project prioritization areas of the EPMO. The incumbent must stay well versed in the status of multiple initiatives within their purview and concisely and clearly communicates project and program status, as well as strategic goals for the EPMO. Serves as the point of escalation to address project concerns and issues.

Essential Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

  • Participates in corporate planning and develops the divisional plan in support of corporate goals and strategies.

  • Develops a vision, formulates a strategy and drives the execution of strategic, staffing and quality plans to achieve departmental goals.

  • Develops, manages and communicates goals, strategies, tactics, budgets, and key performance metrics for the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO).

  • Assists in the development, implementation, and administration of EPMO with the partnership of Project Managers and Project Coordinators.

  • Discusses details with PM’s on a regular basis and present information on projects as needed.

  • Collaborates with executive leaders to translate strategic direction into a series of actionable, measurable projects / initiatives to achieve both short-term and long-term goals and objectives; establishes portfolio-level success measures.

  • Regularly participates in councils and committee meetings where project delivery is discussed.

  • Communicates plans and progress with senior management on a regular basis and works closely with Senior Leaders to resolve critical project issues and risks.

  • Oversees the implementation of projects and programs with PM’s and Project Coordinators.

  • Recruits, develops and sets up mechanisms to retain top tier talent.

  • Coaches and mentors PMs to broaden their skill set.

  • Consistently demonstrates high standards of integrity by supporting the Lifetime Healthcare Companies’ mission and values and adhering to the Corporate Code of Conduct and Leading to the Lifetime Way values and beliefs.

  • Maintains high regard for member privacy in accordance with the corporate privacy policies and procedures.

  • Maintains knowledge of all relevant legislative and regulatory mandates and ensures that all activities are in compliance with these requirements.

  • Conducts periodic staff meetings to include timely distribution and education related to departmental and Ethics/Compliance information.

  • Regular and reliable attendance is expected and required.

  • Performs other functions as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field (or four additional years related work experience in lieu of bachelors). Masters preferred.

  • 10-15 years work experience, five of which are project management specific.

  • PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification preferred but not required. Proven, relevant experience can be substituted for certifications.

  • Experience with multiple delivery models - Iterative, Waterfall, Agile.

  • Demonstrated leadership skills and experience with developing a Project Management Competency and focus within a large organization center and with the creation of metrics, standards, and governance processes required to manage a PM Competency Center.

  • Demonstrated skills in developing and achieving project scope, costs, and planning.

  • Proven ability to form and develop high performing cross functional teams.

  • Demonstrated successful delivery of both large-scale applications and custom developed applications.

  • Highly Effective communicator. Writes and speaks fluently on all aspects of work. Communicates effectively with customers and stakeholders including all levels of management.

  • Very strong analytical and business process development skills.

  • Demonstrated experience in integrating enterprise applications.

  • Strong experience in influencing decisions and directions for projects and programs

  • Mentoring, coaching and developing of staff is strongly desired.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to travel across regions.

In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, this job description lists only those responsibilities and qualifications deemed essential to the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Compensation Range(s):

Grade D4: Minimum: $128,571 - Maximum: $231,429

The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the salary range for this position. Actual salary will vary depending on factors including, but not limited to, budget available, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position’s minimum qualifications, in addition to internal equity. The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components of the total rewards package may include participation in group health and/or dental insurance, retirement plan, wellness program, paid time away from work, and paid holidays.

Please note: There may be opportunity for remote work within all jobs posted by the Excellus Talent Acquisition team. This decision is made on a case-by-case basis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

How this job compares

Set against the 14,873 open Project Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$129–231K/yr
  • New York median$107–159K/yr664 salary ranges
  • US median$104–166K/yr9,671 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $180K, is 35% above the New York median midpoint ($133K) — in the top quarter of Project Management salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 945 open Project Management jobs in New York and 14,873 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
Project Management postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 4 to 8 years (12,194 postings).
Education
5,832 of the 14,873 open Project Management jobs (39%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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