Associate Project Manager

Manages the planning, organization and implementation of complex (risks are understood, familiar technologies and fewer interdependices) projects.

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities

• Overseeing project processes and procedures; monitoring the productivity and performance of project team.
• Managing all aspects of projects. Setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring and summarizing progress of project.
• Preparing reports for upper management regarding status of project.
• Ensuring adherence to project schedules and completion of project goals.

Job Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.  Equivalent experience is defined as 4 years of professional work experience.

Experience

• 4 years - Relevant work experience required
• 2 years - Project and/or program management experience

Skills\Certifications

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or function in a team environment sharing responsibility, roles and accountability.
• Demonstrated presentation and team facilitation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Must be a team player, be organized and have the ability to handle multiple projects
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Has a successful track record of completing projects on time and on budget.
• This individual must be comfortable with professionally challenging key stakeholders at all levels of the organization. 

Job Specific Requirements: 

System implementation experience preferred. Data management experience and SQL skills preferred.

Employees who are required to operate either a BCBST-owned vehicle or a personal or rental vehicle for company business on a routine basis* will be automatically enrolled into the BCBST Driver Safety Program.   The employee will also be required to adhere to the guidelines set forth through the program.  This includes, maintaining a valid driver’s license, auto insurance compliance with minimum liability requirements; as defined in the “Use of Non BCBST-Owned Vehicle” Policy (for employees driving personal or rental vehicles only); and maintaining an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR).
*The definition for "routine basis" is defined as daily, weekly or at regularly schedule times.

Preferred Skills:

Number of Openings Available:

1

Worker Type:

Employee

Company:

BCBST BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc.

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