Tech Project Manager Senior

Technical Project Manager Senior Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless accommodation is granted as required by law. The  Tech Project Manager Senior will work independently with business partners to identify and implement medium to large technical projects, as defined by Company methodology, such as broad-based information systems, full life-cycle application development, building enterprise applications or data warehouse planning and development. Manages projects at least $5-7 M in size or equal complexity. Directs system analysts, software designers and programmers to determine best methods to achieve project objectives. Responsible for applying project management knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project deliverables, processes, and systems. How you will make an impact: Coaches and mentors project team members. Mentors other project managers around project management methodology. Determines project scope. Develops resource, risk, quality, cost, and scope management plans. Develops training plans. Develops requirements documents. Develops project approval matrix. Identifies project team training and tool needs. Defines, recommends and secures contractual agreements for technical services and products. Coordinates requirements, schedules implementation and post-implement plans, and develops service-level agreements for vendor partners and global resources firms. Defines quality gates for each project methodology phase. Defines critical success factors. Establishes and manages the project warranty period. Acts as subject matter expert for project and program management related tools and processes.

Requires an BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field of study and a minimum of 7 years project management experience in broad-based information systems, full life-cycle application development and/or building enterprise applications and/or data warehouse planning and development with 3 years leading and directing project tasks; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background. Requires experience in creating an effective team environment, building strong relationships, negotiation, solving problems and issues, resolving conflicts, managing resources in a matrix environment and communicating effectively at all levels of an organization. Requires experience working with project management tools, documentation tools, and reporting tools required. Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences: Project Management Professional certification (PMP) strongly preferred. Experience working with portfolio management applications and Rational tools strongly preferred. For candidates working in person or virtually in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is $ 130,944 to $ 196,416.    Location(s): Minnesota    In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company.  The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity