Associate Agile Project Mgr

Nebraska Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Job Overview

Location

Remote flexibility for candidates in FL, IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, or TX

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, we are a mission-driven organization dedicated to championing the health and well-being of our members and the communities we serve.
• Our team is the power behind that promise. And, as the industry rapidly evolves and we seek ways to optimize business processes and customer experiences, there’s no greater time for forward-thinking professionals like you to join us in delivering on it! As a member of Team Blue, you’ll find purpose, opportunities and the support you need to build a meaningful career and make a powerful impact in our community.
• This position is responsible for leading Agile teams/projects independently. The Agile Project Manager facilitates our teams to reach our delivery, operations and infrastructure project goals by consistently applying Servant Leadership and facilitation skills. Focused on learning and applying Project Management techniques and principles with the goal of being able to successfully coordinate several Agile Stable teams/projects. This role will partner with direct leaders and teams along with other members of the enterprise to ensure continued focus on the delivery of business value.
• The ideal candidate will live within driving distance of the Omaha, Nebraska office. This position allows remote flexibility but will have 1 day per week in the office.
• If living in one of our approved states (Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Texas) – this person may travel to our headquarters.
• What you’ll do:
• Facilitate project/team planning and delivery activities, including but not limited to—backlog/scope definition and refinement, prioritization, planning, estimation, demos, retrospectives, and stand-ups.
• Partner with management to remove impediments, resolve conflicts and issues that occur to ensure project and program velocity.
• Monitor metrics defined by the leadership to measure, develop and execute plans to improve maturity.
• Develop detailed project execution plans; track project progress, budget, milestones and quality; Effectively communicating to program and project stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Management to ensure they are aware of resource allocation needs and impact to project deliverables and overall project costs.
• Adhere to project and quality related processes in collaboration with fellow project managers and management.
• Remain flexible to changing priorities, open to new ideas and have the customer experience firmly as the focus.
• To be considered for this position, you must have:
• Bachelors degree.
• Associate Level: 1+ years of demonstrated experience managing multiple projects/executed in various methodologies/or phases.
• Mid-Level: 3+ years of demonstrated experience managing multiple projects/executed in various methodologies/or phases.
• Demonstrated excellence in change management and coaching others.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to build relationships at all levels of the enterprise including external vendors.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, time management skills and the ability to multitask.
• The strongest candidates will possess:
• Professional Certification(s): Project Management (CAPM), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Project Management Professional (PMP), or Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP).
• Prior Health insurance industry experience.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelors degree.
• Associate Level: 1+ years of demonstrated experience managing multiple projects/executed in various methodologies/or phases.
• Mid-Level: 3+ years of demonstrated experience managing multiple projects/executed in various methodologies/or phases.
• Demonstrated excellence in change management and coaching others.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to build relationships at all levels of the enterprise including external vendors.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, time management skills and the ability to multitask.

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance.

Skills & Technologies

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About Nebraska Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Nebraska Blue Cross and Blue Shield is a member-owned nonprofit health insurer headquartered in Omaha, providing medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, and supplemental coverage to individuals, families, and employers statewide. Founded in 1939, the company administers self-funded plans, Medicare Advantage, and Medicaid products, operating a statewide provider network of hospitals, physicians, and specialists. It also offers health-management programs, wellness incentives, and digital tools to improve care quality and affordability for more than 750,000 members.

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