Job Information
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Project Manager II in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Our EIT Project Management Office (PMO) is seeking an experienced Project Manager II to support the Core Payer Applications portfolio, a highly visible and complex area with significant enterprise impact.
In this role, you’ll lead large-scale initiatives end to end, partnering closely with both business and technology stakeholders to drive high‑quality delivery, proactively manage status and executive inquiries, and effectively mitigate risks and issues.
You’ll join a large team of professionals known for strong collaboration, continuous improvement, and investment in professional growth through structured learning and a PMO‑sponsored mentoring program. This role is primarily remote, with limited travel to BCBST headquarters in Chattanooga, TN as needed to support key delivery milestones.
Our ideal candidates will have:
- Prior experience supporting the PMO group within BCBST and /or
- Prior experience supporting the ETSM Core Payer portfolio within BCBST
Note:
- This is a fully remote role; however, onsite interviews at our Chattanooga, TN headquarters will be required . Additionally, limited travel to Chattanooga in support of key delivery milestones may be required in the role.
Job Responsibilities
- Manages enterprise projects with little assistance.
- Updates and maintains current project information within the established project management tool.
- Manages scope and the execution of change management processes.
- Ensures the procurement of hardware, software and human resources as needed for the project.
- Manages project costs, and works with project owners, stakeholders, and delivery team to manage project quality.
Tracks and reports risks and issues.
Proactively evaluates project activities.
- Builds contingency plans.
- Executes corrective actions when necessary.
- Implements risk response plans to manage risk.
Job Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required. Equivalent experience is defined as 4 years of professional work experience.
Experience
- 4 years experience in business or information technology project delivery.
Skills/Certifications
- Experienced in Agile, Scaled Agile, and Waterfall methodologies.
- Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional, interdisciplinary teams to achieve project goals.
- Must be a team player, be organized, and handle multiple projects.
- Has a successful track record completing projects on time and on budget.
- Must be comfortable with professionally challenging key stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Number of Openings Available
1
Worker Type:
Employee
Company:
BCBST BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc.
Applying for this job indicates your acknowledgement and understanding of the following statements:
BCBST will recruit, hire, train and promote individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin,citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Further information regarding BCBST's EEO Policies/Notices may be found by reviewing the following page:
BCBST's EEO Policies/Notices (https://www.bcbst.com/docs/equal-employment-opportunity.pdf)
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee via-email, the Internet or any other method without a valid, written Direct Placement Agreement in place for this position from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee HR/Talent Acquisition will not be considered. No fee will be paid in the event the applicant is hired by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee as a result of the referral or through other means.
As Tennessee's largest health benefit plan company, we've been helping Tennesseans find their own unique paths to good health since 1945. More than that, we're your neighbors and friends – fellow Tennesseans with deep roots of caring tradition, a focused approach to physical, financial and community good health for today, and a bright outlook for an even healthier tomorrow.
At BCBST, we empower our employees to thrive both independently and collaboratively, creating a collective impact on the lives of our members. We seek talented individuals who excel in a team environment, share responsibility, and embrace accountability.
We're also seeking candidates who are proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft Teams, organized, and capable of managing multiple assignments or projects simultaneously. Additional, strong interpersonal abilities along with strong oral and written communication skills are important across all roles at BCBST.
We foster a culture where innovation is encouraged. That includes using AI enabled tools responsibly to support everyday work — guided by proven workflows, templates, and policies. As roles become more advanced, we expect employees to leverage AI more broadly to transform how we serve members.
BCBST is a remote-first organization with many employees working primarily from their homes. Each position within the company is classified as either fully remote, partially remote, or office based.
BCBST hires employees for remote positions from across the U.S. with the exception of the following states: California, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and New York. Applicants living in these states may move to an approved state prior to starting a position with BCBST at their own expense.If the position requires the individual to reside in Chattanooga, TN, they may be eligible for relocation assistance.