Senior Project Manager Blue Cross Blue Shield Association The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) is a membership organization of independently owned insurance companies and is the strategic leader behind the Blue Cross Blue Shield brand, one of the most recognized brands in America and the choice of nearly 100 million Americans for their health care coverage. There are 39 independent Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans across the country and internationally which depend on BCBSA’s consulting and operational support, enabling them to move proactively to gain a competitive edge in their respective markets. We now have a great career opportunity at our downtown Chicago headquarters. As a Senior Project Manager, you will provide project leadership and oversight in the development of strategies to address complex business issues. Lead the completion of business requirements and use cases by following software development methodologies. Develop business quality assurance plans for technical execution and ensure traceability of requirements. Identify implementation strategies, requirements and milestones. Meet objectives through proper project planning and risk / mitigation. Responsible for the oversight of all business projects from concept to delivery. Provide direction to Business for timely delivery of business requirements through the use and enforcement of standard methodologies. Required Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience. Minimum of 7 years of IT or equivalent work experience, including 4 or more years progressive responsibility managing multiple small to large complex projects in a cross-functional environment demonstrating project management skills. Prior supervisory or team leader experience. Extensive knowledge in the use of Project Management methodologies, iterative development methodologies (preferably Rational Unified Process). Demonstrated experience in business process design. Preferred Basic Qualifications: Knowledge of risk, issue, change and defect management. Advanced analytical and negotiation skills. Demonstrated presentation skills. PMP certified. Strong team development, coaching and negotiation skills. Understanding of Portfolio Management methodologies. Strong communication skills. We offer an exciting opportunity to bring your skills and talents to an organization committed to providing the most advanced technology and services. We offer great benefits package, work/life balance, a diverse workplace and much more!

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