Job Description

About Pacific Blue Cross

Pacific Blue Cross (PBC) has been British Columbia's leading benefits provider for over 80 years. We are an independent, not-for-profit society with strong roots in BC's health care system. We provide health, dental, life, disability, and travel coverage to 1 in 3 British Columbians through employee group plans and individual plans.

We are fueled by a commitment to keep health care sustainable for all British Columbians. Through our PBC Health Foundation, we fund projects that improve health outcomes directly related to mental health and wellbeing as well as the prevention and/or management of chronic disease. We are interested in finding people who want to make a difference and who are looking to grow their career with us.

We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package. Our workplace culture values health and wellness, diversity and equality, continuing education, environmental sustainability and giving back to the community.

Perks

Flexible working hours of 7.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday (i.e., 37.5 hours per week). Paid vacation starts at 4 weeks per year, and increases with years of service. Hybrid work environment (i.e., a combination of work from office and work from home days). Generous benefits, including extended health and dental. Onsite gym, cafeteria, and access to virtual doctors/counsellors 24/7 via our Employee Family Assistance Program!

About the Position

We are searching for a temporary (up to 12 months)

Project Manager

to join our Information and Technology Services (IaTS) team. PBC's compensation program is built on a pay-for-performance philosophy, rewarding both individual and organizational achievements. The typical hiring range for this position is $76,800 - $88,000 per year, with the starting salary determined based on a combination of skills, education, experience, and internal equity.
If you are seasoned Project Manager who can lead all aspects of technology focused projects, we want to hear from you! This is a unique opportunity where you can contribute to the success of our Healthy PBC Strategy by creating value through leading project scope, quality, schedule, and budget constraints.

We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package. Our workplace culture values health and wellness, diversity and equality, continuing education, environmental sustainability and giving back to the community.

This role is currently working hybrid from home and from our head office in Burnaby, BC. Apply this week if you would like to take on this role.

Key Ways This Position Makes An Impact

As a Project Manager, you would lead all aspects of projects from concept to closure and will liaise with consultants, vendors, client entities, and external agencies to deliver information technology "systems" projects.

You will lead projects mainly focused on providing new or improved automated business processes in accordance with the governance structures in place and through collaboration with key delivery groups.

You would help define project requirements and ensure the right systems are in place, apply conflict management skills throughout projects, and negotiate with parties to implement the best solutions.

As a Project Manager, this role would regularly report project progress through the project governance structure of identifying status, risks, schedule, and budget.

In this role, you would drive wins through building strong offerings, services, and solutions while providing clients with valuable relationship management, advise, direction, and leadership.

Key Experiences You Bring To This Role

5 - 8 years of related experience in IT project management including experience in an Agile environment and as a project manager of multi-stakeholder projects for a large complex organization across all project phases delivering projects greater than $500,000. Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Business, Computer Science, or an equivalent discipline. Project Management Professional (PMP) designation, or equivalent. SAFe certification, or equivalent. Comprehensive knowledge of project management principles and methodologies as well as change management practices. Excellent knowledge of development, QA procedures, documentation, and testing.
If you're excited about taking on this opportunity, we invite you to apply today and start the conversation with us about this position.

Please apply via our website this week at http://www.pbchbs.com/company/careers/

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

PBC is an Indigenous Works employer of choice, an Insurance Business Canada Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion award winner, one of Canada's Greenest employers, a Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI) employer partner, and a Pride at Work partner.

We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and employees feel empowered to freely participate and contribute regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ability, education level, parental status, or socioeconomic status. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

To request an accommodation in completing this job application, testing, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to careers@pac.bluecross.ca. These accommodation requests will be reviewed confidentially and, on a case-by-case basis by Human Resources.