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Senior IT Project Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
Pittsburgh, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
8 September 2026 (6 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
6 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
One of Airetel Staffings valued clients is looking for a Senior IT Project Manager located in Remote.
Job Title: Senior Program and Project Manager
Responsibilities and Duties:
This role is accountable for the successful delivery of large complex initiatives that support strategic operational regulatory and market readiness objectives. This role serves as the single point of accountability for project outcomes leading cross-functional teams through the full Delivery Excellence lifecycle while managing scope schedule budget resources risks dependencies governance and business readiness activities.
This role partners across business and technology organizations to drive alignment resolve obstacles and achieve committed business outcomes.
Core Responsibilities & Competencies
Project Delivery Leadership Lead large complex technology projects (30 60 different product areas) with business readiness activities baked in through the full project management lifecycle ensuring successful delivery of committed business outcomes. Projects span both technology and business workstreams requiring coordination across cross-functional teams to achieve committed business outcomes.
Strategic Planning & Execution Develop and execute integrated delivery plans that align scope timelines resources dependencies and business objectives.
Stakeholder & Executive Engagement Build strong partnerships across business and technology teams while providing clear outcome-focused communications and recommendations to leadership.
Risk Issue & Dependency Management Proactively identify mitigate and escalate risks issues assumptions and dependencies to protect delivery commitments.
Financial & Resource Management Manage project budgets forecasts staffing plans and resource allocation to achieve delivery objectives.
Governance & Decision Management Ensure compliance with Delivery Excellence standards governance requirements project controls and change management processes.
Business Readiness & Implementation Drive readiness operational transition training and implementation activities to support successful adoption and business outcomes.
Leadership & Influence Lead cross-functional teams facilitate decision-making drive accountability and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
Continuous Improvement Leverage lessons learned and best practices to improve delivery processes governance and organizational effectiveness.
Critical Success Factors
Proven ability to lead large complex cross-functional initiatives.
Proven ability to lead through ambiguity and drive clarity alignment and execution.
Strong business acumen and delivery management expertise.
Executive presence and communication skills.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to influence negotiate and drive stakeholder alignment.
Strong financial risk and resource management skills.
Focus on accountability outcomes and continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications:
Education: Bachelors degree
Experience: 7 years of experience in project management to include successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget and managing multiple projects concurrently.
Skills/Competencies:
o Strong understanding of project management principles and best practices.
o Excellent analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
o Exceptional written and verbal communication skills including the ability to present information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
o Strong organizational and time management skills with a demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and manage competing demands.
o Proven ability to manage projects using a wide range of methodologies (Waterfall Agile etc.)
Certifications: N/A
Preferred Qualifications but not mandatory:
Experience in project management in the healthcare or health insurance industry (Highmark a plus)
Experience with the following tools used at Highmark: Planview and Oracle ERP Resource and Financial module.
Experience with Open Enrollment (OEP/AEP) readiness planning.
Commercial and Government health insurance product implementation experience
Should be able to lead as a Program Manager while grounded in Project Management discipline
Additional Details:
Position Location: Flexible. If in one of Highmark locations in Office 3 days week (Tues Wed Thurs). The strong preference is for candidates who are local to Pittsburgh or is close enough to Pittsburgh that they can commute Tuesday-Thursday per the business needs.
# of positions: 3
Contract or contract to hire: Contract to hire
Duration: 1 year /-
Work authorization restrictions: None
Targeted start date: Immediately
Estimated bill rate:
Pre-identified candidate: N/A
Spend goals: N/A
Airetel Staffing Inc. is nationally recognized as Best of Staffing - Diamond Award Winner. For more details or to view other opportunities visit us at or call .
Job Title: Senior Program and Project Manager
Responsibilities and Duties:
This role is accountable for the successful delivery of large complex initiatives that support strategic operational regulatory and market readiness objectives. This role serves as the single point of accountability for project outcomes leading cross-functional teams through the full Delivery Excellence lifecycle while managing scope schedule budget resources risks dependencies governance and business readiness activities.
This role partners across business and technology organizations to drive alignment resolve obstacles and achieve committed business outcomes.
Core Responsibilities & Competencies
Project Delivery Leadership Lead large complex technology projects (30 60 different product areas) with business readiness activities baked in through the full project management lifecycle ensuring successful delivery of committed business outcomes. Projects span both technology and business workstreams requiring coordination across cross-functional teams to achieve committed business outcomes.
Strategic Planning & Execution Develop and execute integrated delivery plans that align scope timelines resources dependencies and business objectives.
Stakeholder & Executive Engagement Build strong partnerships across business and technology teams while providing clear outcome-focused communications and recommendations to leadership.
Risk Issue & Dependency Management Proactively identify mitigate and escalate risks issues assumptions and dependencies to protect delivery commitments.
Financial & Resource Management Manage project budgets forecasts staffing plans and resource allocation to achieve delivery objectives.
Governance & Decision Management Ensure compliance with Delivery Excellence standards governance requirements project controls and change management processes.
Business Readiness & Implementation Drive readiness operational transition training and implementation activities to support successful adoption and business outcomes.
Leadership & Influence Lead cross-functional teams facilitate decision-making drive accountability and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
Continuous Improvement Leverage lessons learned and best practices to improve delivery processes governance and organizational effectiveness.
Critical Success Factors
Proven ability to lead large complex cross-functional initiatives.
Proven ability to lead through ambiguity and drive clarity alignment and execution.
Strong business acumen and delivery management expertise.
Executive presence and communication skills.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to influence negotiate and drive stakeholder alignment.
Strong financial risk and resource management skills.
Focus on accountability outcomes and continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications:
Education: Bachelors degree
Experience: 7 years of experience in project management to include successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget and managing multiple projects concurrently.
Skills/Competencies:
o Strong understanding of project management principles and best practices.
o Excellent analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
o Exceptional written and verbal communication skills including the ability to present information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
o Strong organizational and time management skills with a demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and manage competing demands.
o Proven ability to manage projects using a wide range of methodologies (Waterfall Agile etc.)
Certifications: N/A
Preferred Qualifications but not mandatory:
Experience in project management in the healthcare or health insurance industry (Highmark a plus)
Experience with the following tools used at Highmark: Planview and Oracle ERP Resource and Financial module.
Experience with Open Enrollment (OEP/AEP) readiness planning.
Commercial and Government health insurance product implementation experience
Should be able to lead as a Program Manager while grounded in Project Management discipline
Additional Details:
Position Location: Flexible. If in one of Highmark locations in Office 3 days week (Tues Wed Thurs). The strong preference is for candidates who are local to Pittsburgh or is close enough to Pittsburgh that they can commute Tuesday-Thursday per the business needs.
# of positions: 3
Contract or contract to hire: Contract to hire
Duration: 1 year /-
Work authorization restrictions: None
Targeted start date: Immediately
Estimated bill rate:
Pre-identified candidate: N/A
Spend goals: N/A
Airetel Staffing Inc. is nationally recognized as Best of Staffing - Diamond Award Winner. For more details or to view other opportunities visit us at or call .
Required Experience:
Senior IC
