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The Lead Project Manager is essential for ensuring the successful execution of complex initiatives. This individual oversees program and project management from initiation to closure, handling multiple concurrent initiatives that encompass operations, compliance, quality, and member experience. This role demands strong leadership skills, independent judgment, and the ability to navigate ambiguity while delivering results in a fast-paced and highly regulated healthcare environment- Design, communicate, and implement comprehensive operational plans for Medicare and Duals-related programs and projects.
- Lead multiple complex initiatives simultaneously, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and compliance requirements.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across cross-functional teams to provide strategic consulting and guidance.
- Monitor project progress and performance, proactively identifying and resolving issues to prevent delays and ensure successful delivery.
- Develop program and project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and work specifications.
- Coordinate internal and external resources, including vendors and contractors, to achieve project milestones.
- Facilitate cross-program communication with leaders to manage interdependencies and ensure alignment across initiatives.
- Conduct regular status meetings and prepare executive-level reports and presentations on program health, risks, and mitigation strategies.
- Set priorities and allocate tasks, providing direction to project staff and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Exercise independent judgment and decision-making on complex and variable issues with minimal supervision.
- Advise senior leadership on strategic, segment-specific approaches to program management.
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Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or 5 or more years of project leadership experience
- Proficient in project management tools and methodologies
- Proven experience leading multi-workstream initiatives with diverse stakeholder groups in a matrixed organization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills; able to manage ambiguity and make sound decisions
- PMP certification, Lean Six Sigma or Agile experience a plus
- Exceptional communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management abilities
- Experience in healthcare
Additional Information
Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.$115,200 - $158,400 per yearThis job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.Application Deadline: 05-21-2026
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About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.
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