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Job Information
Job title

Director, Portfolio Management

Company C2P Group
Wage Not specified
Location United States, Illinois, Chicago
Employment type Full Time
Education Not Specified
Year Experience 4 - 5 Years of Practical Experience
Travel Not Specified
Published on 6/14/2008
Description
Director, Portfolio Management
The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) is a membership organization of independently owned insurance companies and is the strategic leader behind the Blue Cross Blue Shield brand, one of the most recognized brands in America and the choice of nearly 100 million Americans for their health care coverage. There are 39 independent Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans across the country and internationally which depend on BCBSA's consulting and operational support, enabling them to move proactively to gain a competitive edge in their respective markets. We now have a great career opportunity at our downtown Chicago headquarters.

Position Overview

As the Director of Portfolio Management, you will be responsible for the overall direction, planning, management, communication, and coordination of business and technical portfolio management for the entire Inter-Plan Programs (IPP) division. Responsible for the use of defined BCBSA end-to-end project management processes and Rational development methodologies to ensure key projects are properly identified which contain all major initiatives and reported to the portfolio board. Updates and facilitates priority sessions with executive staff pertaining to portfolio projects. Develops project charters based on approved project vision and supports project plans.

Required Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in business administration with emphasis on project management or equivalent work experience
Ten years of business experience in healthcare technology
Five years of progressively responsible project management experience for software development projects
Understanding of Portfolio Management methodologies

Preferred Basic Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience in systems development and design. (BCBSA's development Methodology is based on the Rational Unified Process)
Knowledge of systems development methodologies, including business process analysis and workflow design
Knowledge of healthcare industry and health insurance systems and processes
Knowledge of architectural components, concepts including practical applications to assist in business/technical design
Demonstrated knowledge and experience utilizing budget analysis concepts
Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP)

We offer an exciting opportunity to bring your skills and talents to an organization committed to providing the most advanced technology and services. We offer great benefits package, work/life balance, a diverse workplace and much more!

Please apply online by going to:

https://bcbsa.igreentree.com/CSS_External/CSSPage_Welcome.asp

and search for job number 07-193. You may also go to http://www.bcbs.com/ and select Careers, then to go BCBSA Career Opportunities.

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Director, Portfolio Management
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