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Sr. Project Manager

Health Care Service Corporation · Chicago, IL · $92,700–$167,500 a year

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a large program with several sub-projects that you led end to end. How did you manage dependencies?

What they are checking: Whether they have truly owned complex delivery, including the links between sub-projects.

Tell me about a time you had to escalate a risk to leadership. How did you decide it was time?

What they are checking: Whether they escalate at the right moment with options, not too early or too late.

How do you keep a matrix team motivated when none of them report to you?

What they are checking: Whether they can lead through influence and remove barriers for the team.

What would you do

A stakeholder requests a scope change late in the project. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they run disciplined change control while keeping the relationship intact.

How do you set expectations with a business sponsor at the start of a project?

What they are checking: Whether they define scope, success and trade-offs clearly before work begins.

Your project conflicts with another project over the same system release. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they work across projects to resolve conflicts rather than protecting only their own.

About the work

How do you manage budget and forecast on a project when spending starts running ahead of plan?

What they are checking: Whether they track cost actively and act early instead of reporting overruns after the fact.

What do you need to learn about claims processing to lead a project in the Claims Portfolio well?

What they are checking: Whether they invest in learning the business area enough to spot feasibility issues.

Medicaid projects often face regulatory deadlines that cannot move. How does that change your planning?

What they are checking: Whether they plan around fixed compliance dates with buffers and clear critical paths.

How do you make sure the project scope stays aligned with the business objective it was approved for?

What they are checking: Whether they regularly check delivery against the original business case.

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The full job description

As published by Health Care Service Corporation.

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers. Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development. Job Summary This position is responsible for leading large complex projects or a program with a number of sub-projects in the Claims Portfolio, the Medicaid Market or Value Improvement. Being accountable for end-to-end delivery of a project or program, including managing the cost / budget / forecast, schedule & dependencies; ensuring the project scope is aligned with the stated business objectives. Providing a blend of technical and business acumen to drive the design, development and implementation of strategic business and IT projects. Building a sufficient level of knowledge of the business area and IT to enable targeted delivery feasibility, conflicts and dependencies with other projects. Setting and managing customer expectations; managing and escalating issues and changes. Developing and maintaining relationships with project stakeholders to obtain project objectives while working in a matrix project environment. Driving deliverables and activities with the core project team, leads and stakeholders by removing barriers, and escalating risk/issues. Monitoring the project to ensure the value is being delivered or enhanced and determine efficiencies for cost savings. Having a thorough understanding of systems development life cycle and project management and enterprise processes. Required Job Qualifications: * Bachelor Degree with 5 years project management experience OR 7 years project management experience. * Familiarity and experience with Project Management Methodologies (i.e. Project Management Institute – PMBOK), and experience in project delivery and management of large and/or complex projects. * Understanding of project financial tracking including monitoring and reporting on budget expenditures. * Experience in negotiations, managing conflict, and organizational / political savvy. * Verbal and written communication skills, as well as meeting facilitation skills. * Ability to work independently and within a team environment. * Analytical thinking and problem solving skills; agility and flexibility to adapt to constantly changing priorities. * Ability to create integrated, milestone-driven critical path project plans. * Ability to multi-task and balance multiple competing priorities while meeting deadlines. * Ability to influence (direct / indirect reports, project stakeholders, and leaders), and manage in a matrix organization. * Structured, organized and methodical in execution, takes ownership and accountability for outcomes, drives for results and drives certainty in delivery; able to manage multiple parallel efforts and deliver quality deliverables on schedule. * Develops trusted relationships and demonstrates deep Interpersonal skills. * Experience with the entire software development lifecycle from inception to development to testing to production deployment and maintenance; deep understanding of HCSC delivery models – OWF, Scrum, XP. * Regular in-person attendance at the designated facility of the job posting. Preferred Job Qualifications: * Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification * Health care acumen and HCSC experience * Comfort/poise with senior management * Leadership skills * Technical acumen * Familiar with Agile Methodology * Knowledge of Plainview and expertise in Microsoft Suite, including Excel, PPT, Word, Project. This is a Flex (Hybrid) role: 3 days in office; 2 days work from home. #LI-PD1 #LI-Hybrid Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at HCSC about our Employee Referral process! Pay Transparency Statement: At Health Care Service Corporation, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees to support their life outside of work. From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, pension plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, plus other incentives, we offer a robust total rewards package for employees. Learn more about our benefit offerings by visiting https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards . The compensation offered will vary depending on your job-related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan subject to the terms and the conditions of the plan. Flex employees are expected to be in the office a minimum of three days a week. Management will have discretion to modify an employee's weekly schedule for exigent circumstances. HCSC Employment Statement: We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of drug screening in accordance with applicable law. Base Pay Range $92,700.00 - $167,500.00 Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

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