Program Manager (Woodland Hills or Thousand Oaks, CA) - 36000

WellPoint is the nation's leading health benefits company serving the needs of approximately 28 million medical members nationwide.Program Manager
*this position will be filled in either Woodland Hills, CA or Thousand Oaks, CA
 
The Program Manager will be responsible for the development and ongoing management of one or more multi-year programs within a business unit. Program managers typically support business strategies through an integrated portfolio of projects or initiatives. A program manager may have responsibility for a piece of a larger enterprise/regional program.
Essential duties include, but are not limited to:
Coordinates and manages the development, approval, implementation and compliance of on-going programs.Develops program budget.Ensures program meets its stated objectives.Provides subject matter expertise in response to day-to-day business issues.Researches applicable subject matter practices and remains aware of industry trends.Manages relationships and partners with corporate and regional business areas.Coordinates training related to program.Develops program success measures and performs periodic assessments of program success.Performs other duties as assigned. The ideal candidate will have:
BA/BS degree and 5-7 years of experience in related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Graduate degree and/or professional designation related to field preferred. Demonstrated leadership skills required. Proven planning and organizational skills to ensure development and maintenance of relationships across organization. Understanding of complex business processes required. Project management experience preferred.Experience with data acquisition and vendor interaction is desired.