A Project Manager manages work on projects with a defined scope, start and completion point. Leads project teams, manages project budgets and schedules; manages contractors and communications with stakeholders. May manage projects in construction, information technology or in other industries.
Aug 17, 2026 Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCForward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date. Primary duties may include, but are not limited to: Manages the development of a prescribed planning document; Develops project charter; partners with sponsors to secure project approval; Develops communication management plan; Defines project team roles and responsibilities, develops work plan structure and project schedule; develops deployment plan; Leads project meetings; 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 expectations with resource managers and team members; Provides performance feedback to team members and resource managers; Maintains issue log; Facilitates resolution of issues; Executes communication plans; Regularly reports status of reports; Manages and monitors ROI throughout the project lifecycle; Tracks and manages time and budget against plan; Develops testing strategy; Conduct project close-out activities; Prepares and participates in quality review checkpoints; Obtain/secure and archive necessary approvals; Manage and update project plan.
Requirements :
Requires a BA/BS in a related field and minimum of 3 years professional project management experience, which at least 2 years are spent leading and directing project tasks; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. 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. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred. Experience working in a lead role on one or more projects strongly preferred
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Contract Additional Details:
Virtual (primarily work from home) Monday-Friday; 8A - 5P Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, contractors 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. Candidates must reside within 50 miles or 1-hour commute each way of a relevant Elevance Health location.
About BCForward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally. BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work. BCForward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process. This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration. Pay Rate Range 30.34 - 56.1 USD hourly Additional Notes The pay range is the range BCForward in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. Benefits Information BCForward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k. The company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws . This does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.). 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.