EDTP Intern - Project Management

Company: Highmark Health
Location: Meridian
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY
THIS POSITION IS FOR UNDERGRAD STUDENTS GRADUATING DECEMBER 2023 THROUGH JUNE 2024
This job is responsible for definition, planning and delivery of programs that require cross-functional collaboration and management of interdependencies between a group of projects and/or related activities within the constraint of scope, quality, time and budget. Includes the management of a group of internal exempt and/or matrixed employees and contractors that serve on the program(s) to deliver solutions for the business. This job has the goal of providing the opportunity to acquire practical experience through direct exposure to various parts of our organization and to develop the next generation of diverse business and technology talent. To that end, this internship will prepare participants for potential positions in the Enterprise Technology Development Program (ETDP).
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists and actively participates on project teams in various project roles.

Research best practices, leading technologies, and emerging industry trends for consideration in design and improvement relating to rotations.

Works with more senior team members, customers, Software Engineers, Architects, and Resource Managers to assist in capturing capability needs and driving quality business solutions.
Assists with the creation and maintenance of deliverables such as business vision, requirements, personalization to different clients, and user interface design.
Helps to build project roadmap to plan, organize, and control the day-to-day operations of the project, including budgetary oversight and optimal resource utilization.
Direct corrective action as needed to maintain the viability of the program, report to the key stakeholders on the progress, business impacts, and strategies around the project(s).
Works with business and technical organizations to drive out program strategy and approach.
Other duties as assigned or requested.
EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED
1 year in one or more club(s), volunteerism effort, or other activity outside of classroom, presenting to key stakeholders or executing projects with a team

Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Knowledge of project management fundamentals including, but not limited to, project charters, Gantt charts, status reports, meeting notes, project plans, process flows, and risk logs
PREFERRED
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and/or Waterfall

Knowledge/Background of Lean Six Sigma

Basic Understanding of Microsoft Project, Microsoft Vision and/or Digital AI
SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Project Delivery
Problem Solving and Decision Making

Written and Spoken Communication Skills

Ability to speak and write English fluently and idiomatically
Adaptability
Analysis
Collaboration.
Presentation Skills
Time Management
Leadership and Interpersonal Skills
Budget Management
Ability to build and sustain internal and external customer relationships
EDUCATION
REQUIRED
Enrollment, with current standing as a Junior, in an accredited Bachelor's (or higher) degree program with an anticipated graduation date within 12 months of internship start date in Management Information Systems or related field
PREFERRED
None
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS
REQUIRED
None
PREFERRED
Project Management Professional (PMP)

Professional Scrum Master (PSM) or Certified Scrum Master

Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
LANGUAGE (OTHER THAN ENGLISH):
None
TRAVEL REQUIREMENT:
0% - 25%
PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
POSITION TYPE
Office -Based
Teaches / trains others - Never
Travel from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site - Does Not Apply
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees) - Never
Physical work site required - No
Lifting: up to 10 pounds - Occasionally
Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds - Rarely
Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds - Rarely
DISCLAIMER:
The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT:
This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Highmark Health and its affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
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