Senior Project Manager - Project & Portfolio Management

Project Management - Senior Project Manager - JR178893

Position Title:

Project Management - Senior Project Manager - JR178893

Job Family:

BSP > Program/Project

Shift:

2nd Shift (India)

Job Description:

Job Title

Senior Project Manager

Requirement Type

Full-Time Employee

Job Location

Bangalore

Requirement Level

Senior Manager

Hiring Manager

Senior Director

Primary Skill

Project Management, AI, Portfolio Services

Business

Carelon and Members Services

Skill Category

Generic

ABOUT ELEVANCE HEALTH

Elevance Health is a leading health company in America dedicated to improving lives and communities and making healthcare simpler.  It is the largest managed health care company in the Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Association serving more than 46 million lives across 14 states. 

A regular in the Fortune 500 list, Elevance ranked 20 in 2025. Gail Boudreaux, President and CEO of Elevance has been a consistent name in the Fortune list of most powerful women and currently holds 53rd rank on this list. 

ABOUT CARELON

Carelon Global Solutions (CGS) is a healthcare solutions company that is simplifying complex operational processes to improve the health of the healthcare system.

Previously known as Legato Health Technologies, Carelon Global Solutions (hereinafter, CGS) underwent a name change and joined the Carelon family of brands in January 2023, as a fully owned subsidiary of Elevance Health (Previously Anthem Inc.). CGS brings together a global team of like-minded innovators who manage and optimize operational processes for health plans as well as providers.

Our brightest minds housed across our global headquarters in Indianapolis as well as Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Gurugram in India, Manila in the Philippines, Limerick in Ireland and San Juan in Puerto Rico bring with them innovative capabilities and an unmatched depth of experience. This global team uniquely positions CGS to enable scalable, next-generation platforms and specialized digital tools that make healthcare operations more practical, effective and efficient.

JOB POSITION

• Carelon Global Solutions India is seeking for a Senior Project Manager.
• The role holder will support Tower Level Portfolio Services in planning, monitoring, and managing all projects for Technology business units from initiation through completion with respect to quality, timelines and cost.
• The incumbent must work to ensure efficiencies are built in and institutionalized, ELV’ delivery standards are upheld and clearly defined throughout the process of each project’s development and execution.

JOB RESPONSIBILITY

• Minimum 18 years of exp in Project and Portfolio management for large accounts/portfolio
• Risk and Compliance oversight / proactive monitoring of portfolio exposures
• Skilled in Transformation project management , evaluating risks and blockers and ensuring resolution
• Skilled in CXO communication, engaging in effective communication and problem solving to navigate cross functional challenges  
• Financial acumen, oversees budgets, forecast and resource allocation for multiple portfolios
• Strong negotiation to resolve conflicts and build stakeholder consensus
• Implement OKR-driven operating rhythms for speed and accountability across multiple portfolios
• Healthcare domain experience is good to have.
• The Senior Project Manager (IC) role will manage and execute multiple projects of varying sizes and duration, including large projects from a global perspective and regulatory/internal policy compliance.
• Collaborates with various functional teams, including compliance, legal, data privacy, business operations, clinical, technology, and others.
• Works with moderate guidance and is responsible for applying critical thinking and project management knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project deliverables and processes
• Job Responsibility Project Management:  Drives structured governing project management processes to deliver target business outcomes on the International Carelon Operations strategic priorities. 
• Determines project scope and resource needs. 
• Develops and implements work plan structure, project schedule, requirements documents, risk management plan, communication management plan, and project approval matrix. 
• Coordinates requirements identification, solutioning, implementation plans and post-implementation reviews. 
• Leads project meetings. 
• Creates project portfolio reporting capabilities for senior management; regularly reports project status. 
• Defines quality/outcome gates for each project phase. 
• Drives efficiency improvements related to speed, quality, and simplification by eliminating rework.
• Transition Management:  Recommends solutions and facilitates resolution of issues. 
• Implements process improvements and quality reviews. 
• Defines critical success factors.
• Establishes and executes governance and controls. 
• Implements prioritization for better assessment of the projects for senior management approvals. 
• Automates manual processes and sets up dashboards. 
• Provides a central repository and project information for all projects through implementation.
• Knowledge Sharing:  Trains and coaches team members. Qualification  A BA/BS in a related field  Demonstrated results with progressively increasing responsibilities and proven ability to manage multiple projects and work with a geographically distributed team. 
• Requires strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, and facilitation skills. 
• Experience in creating an effective team environment, building strong relationships, negotiation, solving problems and issues, and communicating effectively at all levels of an organization. 
• Knowledge or experience with project management tools, documentation tools, and reporting tools. 
• Graduate degree is a plus. 
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus. 
• High proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience  Minimum of 18 years professional project management experience required during which at least 5 years are spent leading and directing project tasks, or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
• Knowledge and Competencies  Strong critical and strategic thinking skills.  Focus on execution.
• Ability to execute multiple projects and solve problems and issues. 
• Excellent communication skills with an eye for detail and a focus on the concise and accurate analysis and presentation of data across emails, spreadsheets, presentations, meetings, and reports. 
• Excellent presentation and reporting skills to executive level audiences.  Strong stakeholder management and negotiating abilities; has experience in dealing with senior management. 
• Exceptional program management.
• Ability to identify when a struggling project needs additional guidance from leadership, and to escalate it appropriately. 
• Ability to build strong collaborative relationships across multiple functional teams in the organization. 
• Learning agility  Inclusive

QUALIFICATION

• Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Project Management, or related field.
• Specialized training, certifications, and/or other special requirements: Understanding of Enterprise Program Management (EPM) / Project & Portfolio Management (PPM) Tool, understanding of project management frameworks like Agile / SCRUM.
• Master’s degree in business administration/Operations or a related field + Certification in Project Management e.g., PMP, CAPM will be preferred.

                                                                                                                                    

EXPERIENCE

• 18+ years of experience in a Project Management role, preferably in the Healthcare Technology domain.
• Strong experience of 10+ years in a Project Management role with hands-on expertise in Project Management tools.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of data proficiency related to handling and analyzing data sets, multiple systems, and databases.
• Knowledge of project tracking and data reporting tools like Plainsware, JIRA, Tableau, Power BI, etc.
• Understanding of Enterprise Program Management (EPM) / Project & Portfolio Management (PPM) Tool
• Knowledge of content management repositories and workflow management tools like Microsoft SharePoint, Lotus Notes, Documentum etc.
• Competencies
• Project Management Skills: Proficiency in utilizing project management methodologies and tools to oversee projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to standards.
• Leadership Support: Provide guidance and limited mentorship to project managers, aiding in their professional development within project management.
• Alignment with Objectives: Ability to align project practices with organizational goals, contributing to the development and implementation of basic standards that support business objectives.
• Effective Communication: Strong communication skills to liaise with project managers, stakeholders, and senior management, ensuring clear project objectives and progress updates.
• Process Improvement Awareness: Ability to identify areas for potential improvement within the PMO and contribute ideas to enhance project processes for better efficiency.

THE CARELON PROMISE

Aligning with our brand belief of ‘limitless minds are our biggest asset’, we offer a world of limitless opportunities to our associates. 

It is our strong belief that one is committed to a role when it is not just what the role entails, but also what lies in its periphery that completes the value circle for an associate. 

This world of limitless opportunities thrives in an environment that fosters growth and well-being, and gives you purpose and the feeling of belonging.

LIFE @ CARELON

• Extensive focus on learning and development
• An inspiring culture built on innovation, creativity, and freedom
• Holistic well-being 
• Comprehensive range of rewards and recognitions
• Competitive health and medical insurance coverage
• Best-in-class amenities and workspaces
• Policies designed with associates at the center

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Carelon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

Reasonable Accommodation

Our inclusive culture empowers Carelon to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce, but we also celebrate the diverse ways we work.

If you have a disability and need accommodation such as an interpreter or a different interview format, please ask for the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form.

Disclaimer: Offered designation titles differ*

Job Type:

Full time

Experience Level

Entry Level