Remote Program Manager 29416

One of the largest health insurers in the nation is focused on continuously building an industry-defining, world-class IT capability. Healthcare is forever evolving, especially due to emerging technologies, making this a great experience to add to your resume. Come join their winning team!

This Contract-to-Hire role as a Senior Program Manager in Chicago, IL will be responsible for the overall coordination of project managers that projects within program are delivered on time, within budget and to an agreed quality level, status reporting and ensure stability of program efforts. Must be local to Chicago or Richardson, as the position is currently Remote, but will be required to come onsite in the near future.

Responsibilities:

• Both technical and soft skills to deliver a complex programs
• Overall coordination of project managers that projects within program are delivered on time, within budget and to an agreed quality level, status reporting and ensure stability of program efforts
• Handle project interdependencies and providing quick business decisions for program based on the consideration of other projects
• Lead dynamically and energize work teams to respond to business needs
• Client management and working with diverse business units
• Assists in planning for, communicating, and mitigating risks to program
• Transformational and Disruptive
• Complexity across multiple business areas or entire enterprise that include changes to systems, process, and tools
• Responsible for 50+ PM resources and 100+ project team including business/IT resources
• Business sponsors are EVPs and C-Level Executives
• Strategy, Governance and Direction, assist in the prioritization
• Big Picture - Broad knowledge across enterprise and/or broad industry expertise
• Ability to recover any type of program
• Develop program structure, staffing needs
• Focus is corporate strategic goals
• Provides mentoring to project team and Business customers (usually focused on business direction, transformational change agent, and alignment to corporate goals)

Requirements:

• 10yrs+ managing projects, 5 years managing large programs
• Worked for large health care insurance companies in past, stakeholders across all levels and built customer relationships
• Experience in program management life cycle and portfolio management
• Experience in both operational and program budgets
• Strong verbal and written communication to tailor for specific audience
• Experience implementing action plans to allocate resources in program
• Experience in negotiation, influencing others and managing conflict
• In-depth knowledge of Budgeting, Planning and Forecasting

Benefits:

Solving IT is pleased to offer a rich benefit plan to our W2 employees. We offer five health plan options and a PPO dental plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield, Term Life/AD&D Insurance, and 401(k) Savings Plan. Solving IT subsidizes the health and dental premium for the employee.

As you continue to develop your skills and experience, Solving IT will work with your changing preferences to match you with rewarding projects. Our unrivaled reputation for quality is demonstrated through our Inavero Best of Staffing award that was won due to the feedback from our own clients and candidates. We also love to socialize and have fun so we have regularly scheduled parties and events for you to unwind and network with fellow consultants.

Whether you are searching for your next challenge or just looking to stay on top of market trends, Solving IT is committed to help position you appropriately. By leveraging the latest market and compensation data available, you can rest assured that you are getting more than just an informed opinion. You are getting the Solving IT Experience.