Join a dynamic program team driving end-to-end coordination for a major claims orchestration initiative. This Senior Project Manager role offers the opportunity to lead cross-functional delivery, strengthen governance, and help guide the program as it moves from concept through pilot and enterprise-scale implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management activities across multiple workstreams, including planning, scheduling, milestones, and delivery tracking.
• Build and maintain integrated project plans and roadmaps that support program objectives and readiness goals.
• Establish a steady operating cadence through status reviews, governance meetings, and workstream check-ins.
• Monitor and manage risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies across internal teams and external partners.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities with stakeholders to keep priorities aligned and work moving forward.
• Track program health, progress toward milestones, and overall readiness for key implementation phases.
• Prepare clear executive-level reporting, dashboards, and leadership communications.
• Support escalation and issue resolution to reduce delivery delays and maintain momentum.
• Monitor budget performance, forecasts, and spend in alignment with funding objectives.
• Help align project plans with enterprise governance requirements and broader capability roadmaps.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in project governance, delivery practices, and coordination methods.

Skills

• 7+ years of experience in project management, program management, operations, technology delivery, or a related field.
• 3+ years leading complex, cross-functional work in a matrixed environment.
• Strong experience managing plans, budgets, milestones, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications.
• Excellent organizational and planning abilities with a strong understanding of project governance.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate several workstreams at once.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to influence others and drive alignment without direct authority.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Comfort working with reporting and dashboard tools.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with healthcare claims, claims modernization, or enterprise transformation initiatives.
• Background supporting cloud technology programs and external technology partners.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery approaches and tools such as Rally, Aha!, Jira, Smartsheet, or Microsoft Project.
• Strong executive presence and experience presenting to senior leaders.
• Knowledge of agentic AI, orchestration platforms, MCP patterns, and API-driven ecosystems.
• Experience supporting large-scale technology and business transformation programs.

Horizontal is committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and respected. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and believe equity and inclusion are essential to building strong teams and delivering great results.

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Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at www.horizontaltalent.com/job-board. Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $22 - $44 per hour based on qualifications and experience.