Project Director at Elevance Health in In-indianapolis

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Anticipated End Date: 2026-10-31 Position Title: Project Director Job Description: Project Director Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 3 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. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office. 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 Project Director will work across the Proof of Concept and implementation efforts, bringing the pieces together to ensure the claims modernization effort is managed as an integrated initiative. This role will oversee reporting, RAID management, governance cadence, and readiness while providing guidance and support to the working teams. The project director will also partner closely with the PMO on CMS touchpoints and escalations and serve as a key connection point to the Wellpoint Federal Leadership Team, ensuring leadership has visibility to significant risks, decisions, dependencies, and areas requiring support. How you will make an impact: Primary duties may include, but are not limited to: Lead complex, cross-functional projects across Operations, IT, PMO, and other business areas, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and successful implementation. Partner with senior leadership and CMS stakeholders, demonstrating strong executive presence, effective communication, and the ability to navigate complex or sensitive discussions. Provide strategic direction and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels to drive decisions, resolve challenges, and achieve project outcomes. Define project scope, requirements, critical success factors, and governance structures to ensure effective planning, execution, and accountability. Develop and oversee comprehensive project management plans, including resource allocation, risk mitigation, quality, cost, scope, and implementation schedules. Coordinate vendor partnerships, contractual agreements, service-level agreements, and implementation and post-implementation activities. Establish project quality gates, approval processes, training plans, and operational readiness requirements to support successful delivery and transition. Coach and mentor project teams and project managers on methodologies, best practices, tools, and performance expectations while overseeing post-implementation stabilization and warranty periods. Requirements BA/BS in a related field and minimum of 9 years professional project management experience, which at least 7 years are spent leading and directing large project tasks; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background. If this job is assigned to any Government Business Division entity, the applicant and incumbent fall under a 'sensitive position' work designation and may be subject to additional requirements beyond those associates outside Government Business Divisions. Requirements include but are not limited to more stringent and frequent background checks and/or government clearances, segregation of duties principles, role specific training, monitoring of daily job functions, and sensitive data handling instructions. Associates in these jobs must follow the specific policies, procedures, guidelines, etc. as stated by the Government Business Division in which they are employed. Preferred Education, Capabilities and Experiences: Master’s degree in project management Project Management Professional (PMP) certification Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, establish structure, and drive clarity and alignment in complex, evolving environments. Strong cros