JR166911 Project Leader

The Project Leader will collaborate with the Health Equity Director and operational and/or clinical business partners to implement and maintain processes that support achievement of simple to complex unit-specific or corporate initiatives and goals, with an emphasis on promoting health equity.  The role is responsible for managing cross-functional and/or technical (software implementation or application updates) in nature, ensuring equitable access and consideration for diverse populations.

Location: Hybrid 1: This role requires associates to be in-office 1 day 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 adapt able 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.

How will you make an impact:

• Works with moderate guidance and is responsible for applying project management knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project deliverables, processes, and systems, ensuring all processes promote health equity.

• Operates within defined parameters using project management methodology.

• Manages the development of a prescribed planning document.

• Partners with sponsors to secure project approval, ensuring awareness and incorporation of health equity goals

• Contribute to the developing and communication management plan that ensure practices and related policies reflect a commitment to health equity, cultural humility, and inclusivity.

• Defines Health Equity Committee teams roles and responsibilities, develops work plan structure and project schedule.

• Leads project meetings that foster an inclusive environment for feedback and participation from diverse groups.

• Identifies, documents, and prioritizes scope changes and facilitates approval process.

• Maintains and updates all project documents; secures the appropriate skill sets for project.

• Sets and manages health equity committee expectations with Health Equity Director. 

• Provides feedback to health equity committee teams members and resource managers.

• Maintains issue log; facilitates resolution of issues; executes communication plans.

• Regularly report the status of reports.

• Manages and monitors the delivery of contractually required trainings throughout the project lifecycle.

• Contribute to drafting of an annual health equity report and ongoing monitoring activities as necessary.

• Prepares and participates in quality review checkpoints.

• Develop and Manage health equity project plans.

Minimum requirements: 

• Requires a BA/BS in a related field and minimum of 3 years experience; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background. 

• Basic understanding of project management methodology, tools & processes and able to apply to small projects is strongly preferred. 

• 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 Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences:

• Demonstrated ability to create an effective team environment, build strong relationships, solving problems and issues in a matrix environment, and communicating effectively at all levels of an organization is strongly preferred.

• Experience in a lead role on multiple projects is strongly preferred.

• Professional experience in project management or operations management, including leading and directing project tasks.

• Candidate must reside in Boston, MA.

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.