Hris Project Manager Jobs in Springfield, IL (NOW HIRING)

Job ID: JP00046798

Anticipated Start Date: September 14, 2026

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCForward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

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.

Works independently with business partners to identify and implement medium to large technical projects, as defined by Company methodology, such as broad-based information systems, full life-cycle application development, building enterprise applications or data warehouse planning and development.

Manages projects at least $5-7 M in size or equal complexity.

Directs system analysts, software designers and programmers to determine best methods to achieve project objectives.

Responsible for applying project management knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project deliverables, processes, and systems.

In addition to all responsibilities of a project manager which include managing all aspects of a project including initiating, planning, executing, closing and controlling,

Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Coaches and mentors project team members; mentors other project managers around project management methodology.

• Determines project scope; develops resource, risk, quality, cost, and scope management plans.

• Develops training plans; develops requirements documents; develops project approval matrix.

• Identifies project team training and tool needs; defines, recommends and secures contractual agreements for technical services and products; coordinates requirements, schedules implementation and post-implement plans, and develops service-level agreements for vendor partners and global resources firms.

• Defines quality gates for each project methodology phase; defines critical success factors; establishes and manages the project warranty period.

• Acts as subject matter expert for project and program management related tools and processes.

• If this job is assigned to any Government Business Division entity, the applicant and incumbent fall under a 'sensitive position' work designation and may be subject to additional requirements beyond those associates outside Government Business Divisions.

Requirements:

• Requires an BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field of study and a minimum of 7 years project management experience in broad-based information systems, full life-cycle application development and/or building enterprise applications and/or data warehouse planning and development with 3 years leading and directing project tasks; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

• Requires experience in creating an effective team environment, building strong relationships, negotiation, solving problems and issues, resolving conflicts, managing resources in a matrix environment and communicating effectively at all levels of an organization.

• Requires experience working with project management tools, documentation tools, and reporting tools required.

• Project Management Professional certification (PMP) strongly preferred.

• Experience working with portfolio management applications and Rational tools strongly preferred.

• Requirements include but are not limited to more stringent and frequent background checks and/or government clearances, segregation of duties principles, role specific training, monitoring of daily job functions, and sensitive data handling instructions.

• Associates in these jobs must follow the specific policies, procedures, guidelines, etc. as stated by the Government Business Division in which they are employed

Job Type: Contract

Additional Details:

• Candidate should have strong project management skills to support the launch of an array of organizational projects. With a key focus on process improvement, standardization, and system enhancements related to Smartsheet, JIRA and ServiceNow

• This is a Hybrid role. Candidates will be required to come into the office 3 days per week and 2 days work from home.

• Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8am to 5pm (CST)

• Work location:

  233 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 3700
  Chicago, Illinois 60606

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.

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.

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