Director, Program Management

Horizon Connect @ Wall BCBSNJ

. Plan, direct, execute and coordinate activities for a large-scale, multi-year program or portfolio of medium to large programs.

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $138,000 - $188,370 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading large-scale programs and portfolios, with a strong focus on program management best practices, financial management, and team leadership. Proficient in developing and executing multi-year plans while ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and effective communication with stakeholders.

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Program ManagementPortfolio ManagementProject Management Professional (PMP) CertificationFinancial ManagementAgile Certified Practitioner (ACP) Certification

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Hard Skills

Program PlanningRisk ManagementBudget ManagementProject SchedulingRequirements GatheringAnalysis/DesignImplementationQuality AssuranceContemporary Testing MethodologiesDeployment Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationMultitaskingTeam DevelopmentMotivation

Tools & Technologies

Project Management ToolsPortfolio Management ToolsFinancial Support Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP) CertificationAgile Certified Practitioner (ACP) Certification

Industry Keywords

Healthcare ExperienceSoftware Development ProcessFinancial Management Best Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, direct, execute and coordinate activities for a large-scale, multi-year program or portfolio of medium to large programs.
Ensure program goals, strategic objectives, scope, budget, schedule, quality and business benefits are achieved.
Define, develop and enhance program management best practices, processes and policies.
Provide regular status updates to senior executives and maintain communication with senior leadership and steering committees.
Develop and direct multi-year portfolio and program execution plans.
Direct portfolio and program definition, prioritization, planning, execution, monitoring and evaluation.
Track risks, issues, dependencies, contingency plans and resource allocation.
Oversee programs from inception through successful implementation.
Develop integrated program plans, project plans, schedules, milestones and documentation.
Assign responsibilities and direct project personnel to keep programs on schedule and within budget.
Establish project reporting and documentation standards.
Manage project estimates, forecasts, actuals and financial performance.
Ensure appropriate delivery methodologies, quality assurance test plans and EPMO deliverables.
Prepare and communicate program status reports and resolve project issues.
Provide thought leadership and program management advice to support business needs.
Recruit, onboard, develop and direct program and project management professionals.
Plan team resource needs, allocate and review work, and identify training requirements.
Lead a team of 5-25 project management professionals.
Manage an annual program budget of $20M+.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma/GED required.
Bachelor degree preferred or relevant experience in lieu of degree.
Minimum of 7 years of experience leading large scale broad-based programs/projects.
Must have managed multi-year Programs/portfolios with budgets in excess of $20M.
Experience with project and portfolio management tools and financial support systems strongly preferred.
Healthcare experience preferred.
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification required or must obtain within one (1) year of hire.
Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) Certification preferred.
Strong portfolio and program management skills.
Demonstrated understanding of the software development process, including requirements gathering, analysis/design, development tools/technologies, release/version control, contemporary testing methodologies and deployment management.
Strong analysis, design and implementation experience.
Knowledge of project financial management best practices in estimating, forecasting, and tracking actuals.
Management understanding of hardware and systems software.
Ability to communicate needs and schedules to IT and business owners, and ensure plans and standards are in place.
Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects in a cross-functional environment.
Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and motivate staff.
Horizon BCBSNJ employees must live in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut or Delaware.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision)
Retirement Plans
Generous PTO
Incentive Plans
Wellness Programs
Paid Volunteer Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement