Project Director

Elevance Health

. Lead complex, cross-functional projects across Operations, IT, PMO, and other business areas .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $114,400 - $180,180 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive project management expertise with a focus on leading complex, cross-functional projects, strategic direction, and stakeholder influence. Proficient in governance structures, risk management, and operational readiness within evolving environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project Management Professional (PMP) CertificationCross-Functional Leadership SkillsProject Management MethodologiesRisk ManagementStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementGovernance StructuresImplementation ReadinessResource ManagementQuality AssuranceCost ManagementScope ManagementSchedule ManagementRAID ManagementDecision-Making

Soft Skills

CommunicationCoachingMentoringJudgmentProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Master’s Degree in Project Management

Industry Keywords

Government Business DivisionVendor PartnershipsService-Level AgreementsOperational ReadinessBackground Checks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex, cross-functional projects across Operations, IT, PMO, and other business areas
Partner with senior leadership and CMS stakeholders
Provide strategic direction and influence stakeholders to drive decisions and resolve challenges
Define project scope, requirements, critical success factors, and governance structures
Develop and oversee project management plans covering resources, risks, quality, cost, scope, and schedules
Coordinate vendor partnerships, contracts, service-level agreements, and implementation activities
Establish quality gates, approval processes, training plans, and operational readiness requirements
Coach and mentor project teams and project managers
Oversee post-implementation stabilization and warranty periods
Manage reporting, RAID management, governance cadence, readiness, CMS touchpoints, escalations, risks, decisions, and dependencies

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS in a related field and minimum of 9 years professional project management experience, including at least 7 years leading and directing large project tasks; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
May be subject to stringent and frequent background checks and/or government clearances for Government Business Division roles
Must follow applicable Government Business Division policies, procedures, guidelines, training, monitoring, and sensitive data handling instructions
Master’s degree in project management preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
Ability to navigate ambiguity, establish structure, and drive clarity and alignment in complex, evolving environments
Strong cross-functional leadership skills
Ability to oversee multiple workstreams, identify dependencies, anticipate risks, and drive issue resolution
Sound judgment and decision-making skills
Knowledge of project and program management methodologies, governance, execution oversight, implementation readiness, and successful outcomes
Strong operational and technical acumen
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive presence
For Wellpoint Federal roles, foreign national applicants must have lived in the United States at least three of the past five years

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
Merit increases
Paid holidays
Paid Time Off
Incentive bonus programs
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Short-term disability benefits
Long-term disability benefits
401(k) with match
Stock purchase plan
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Financial education resources