Description
UPMC Health Plan has an exciting opportunity for a Manager Innovation Portfolio position in the Community HealthChoices department. This will be a full time position working Moday through Friday daylight hours. This is a remote position, but must reside in Pennsylvania.
The Manager Innovation Portfolio will provide leadership, guidance and support to a multi-faceted program consisting of a set of related projects. Leads and manages the day-to-day fiscal, administrative and operational activities of the program. Develop and maintain detailed project plans and reports. Provide clear direction, leadership and accountability for project management efforts. Manage synergies across multiple business initiatives and projects for optimum value. Collaborates with partners in development of strategic direction. Manages the contractual responsibilities associated with program and projects.
Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day activities related to a variety of construction projects performing all duties in compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Oversee all aspects of the projects including, design, planning, estimating, scheduling and construction management services.
- Oversees the bidding and/or negotiation phase of the construction projects to obtain the best prices for the work.
- Develop and monitor the construction project budgets and schedule.
- Aligns organizational & divisional strategic goals within the scope of projects.
- Fosters collaborative work partnerships across project teams and divisions.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans; this includes utilizing standard project documentation and methodology and project tracking and reporting procedure.
- Manage technology and business process improvement, ensuring value realization of project results for operations.
- Proactively identify trends and process improvement opportunities across departments within projects and operations.
- Provide concise and timely status reporting as required
- Reviews construction documents prepared for accuracy, constructability and value engineering ideas.
- Maintains an on-going knowledge of external regulations and the impact on the construction process.
- Arranges for the necessary regulatory inspections during the project.
- Complete all necessary/required paperwork essential for all phases the projects in compliance with the established policies and procedures.
- Support all projects in the program and manage and optimizes project interdependencies.
- Oversee all program resources and is accountable to the business leadership team for program results, including budget, schedule, resources and risk/issue mitigation.
- Act as the escalation point for projects within the program.
- Complete all necessary/required paperwork essential for all phases the projects in compliance with the established policies and procedures.
- Collaborates with construction management personnel, supply chain management personnel, outside vendors, contractors and design professionals to assure comprehensive satisfaction of the end user for all projects assigned.
- Assure satisfactory completion of every project assigned including the completion of punch lists.
- Assure that all construction activities are carried out in a safe and secure manner and that all relevant regulatory requirements are met.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in engineering, business, mathematics, statistics, health care, management, or related field.
- Minimum of five years experience in project management in a multi-faceted user environment directly managing multiple projects.
- Construction related experience preferred.
- Strong project management, problem solving, organizational, relationship, communication, and negotiation skills (oral and written) are required.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating and delivering multiple projects.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent computer skills required, including Access, Excel, Word, Microsoft Project, and other pertinent software applications.
- Mentor and train project managers.
- Develop and refine project management processes.
- Provide strong leadership, communication, and improvement in collaboration with business areas.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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