Summary Responsible for directly managing staff in the planning, coordination, implementation and maintenance of diverse projects. Focuses on meeting project commitments, including communications with sponsors, stakeholders, etc. Description Location: This position is full-time (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday in a typical office environment. This role is onsite at 4101 Percival Rd. Columbia, SC. Position Purpose: Responsible for overseeing staff in the planning, coordination, execution, and upkeep of various projects. Emphasizes fulfilling project commitments, including effective communication with sponsors, stakeholders, and other involved parties. What You'll Do: * Provides staff direction for area projects, which may involve, but not be limited to training, auditing, testing, research and analysis, quality management, business change mandates, system enhancements, analysis of operating procedures, quality control activities, strategic planning, performance monitoring, compliance activities, etc. * Identifies business requirements. Supports new business implementations or acquisitions. Facilitates the definition of project missions, goals, tasks, and resource requirements, service levels, and customer requirements. * Maintains effective communication with stakeholders during all phases of projects. Resolves or assists in the resolution of conflicts within and between projects or functional areas. * Ensures compliance, performance standards, and improvement of procedures and processes. Assists in the identification of potential process improvements and cost savings. * Manages project budget and resource allocation including scheduling, planning, reporting, development and implementation within timelines and budgets. To Qualify For This Position, You'll Need The Following: * Required Education: Bachelor's * Degree Equivalency: 4 years job related work experience or Associate's and 2 years job related work experience (Equivalency not applicable for the Celerian Group. Bachelor's degree required.) * Required Work Experience: 5 years of related project management or operations experience. 2 years of team leadership/supervisory experience OR 2 years of equivalent military experience in grade E4 or above. * Required Skills and Abilities: Excellent and effective communication and management skills. Strong knowledge of business process engineering methodology. Ability to communicate complex information with understanding to a variety of audiences who have different levels of experience and knowledge. Advanced analytical and decision-making skills. Thorough understanding of project management phases, techniques and tools. Ability to recognize problems or situations that are new or without clear precedent and offer solutions. * Required Software and Other Tools: Microsoft Office. We Prefer That You Have The Following: * Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree-in Accounting, Healthcare, Training, Mathematics, Information Technology, or another job-related field. * Preferred Work Experience: Experience in healthcare or insurance industry. Experience leading project teams from inception through implementation phases. * Preferred Licenses and Certificates: Project Management Professional (PMP) Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes The Following: We offer our employees great benefits and rewards. You will be eligible to participate in the benefits the first of the month following 28 days of employment. * Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage * 401k retirement savings plan with company match * Life Insurance * Paid Time Off (PTO) * On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations * Education Assistance * Service Recognition * National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more What We Can Do for You: We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have the opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers, and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company. What to Expect Next: After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains affirmative action programs to promote employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. 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