Program Manager

Company : Highmark Health Job Description : GENERAL OVERVIEW The Program Manager, Internal Audit serves as a strategic partner to the Chief Audit Executive (CAE) and Internal Audit leadership team, enabling execution of a complex, enterprise-wide audit portfolio through structured governance, operational rigor, and cross-functional coordination. This role is responsible for overseeing the planning, tracking, and reporting of the annual audit workplan; coordinating Audit Committee and subsidiary governance activities; supporting resource and capacity planning; and ensuring consistent execution standards across engagements. The Program Manager manages key internal reporting, maintains audit dashboards and status tracking tools, facilitates communication across Internal Audit, executive leadership, and business partners, and oversees billing and invoicing coordination with external auditors and co-source partners to ensure accuracy, transparency, and budget alignment. The role also supports continuous improvement initiatives within Internal Audit, including process optimization, data and analytics integration, and AI enablement efforts, helping to strengthen efficiency, transparency, and overall function effectiveness. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Work with management to assemble project teams and work groups to produce deliverables required to achieve the objectives of a defined corporate program. Lead project managers and work group leaders in the development and maintenance of comprehensive plans for a defined corporate program. Organize, direct and coordinate cross-functional activities to focus corporate resources on the successful delivery and implementation of the desired results for a defined corporate program and/or strategic initiative. Work with the executive sponsor of a corporate program (VP or higher), and other management as required to achieve the objectives of a defined corporate program. Acquire detailed understanding of the business objectives for an assigned area. Monitor and evaluate the progress, alignment and financial health of a cross-functional group of projects and related activities which together, constitutes a defined corporate program. Direct corrective action as needed to maintain the viability of the program. If required - Report to the executive team/sponsor/steering committee on the progress, business impacts and strategies around the program(s). Assess risks that might jeopardize successful achievement of the desired results of a program, develop risk mitigation strategies and tactics, and implement risk mitigation plans. As needed - Partners with procurement to develop and execute strategies related to the service/asset contracts. As needed - Manages the vendor to the responsibilities outlined in the contract and statement of work. Other duties as assigned or requested. EDUCATION Minimum High School Diploma / GED Substitutions None Preferred Bachelors degree in Business Administration or Technology Management-related area of study MBA or Masters Degree in Technology Management-related area of study EXPERIENCE Minimum 7 -10 years of work experience in project management or 7-10 years of work experience delivering business solutions using information technology Preferred None LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Required None Preferred PMP or Certification in Project Management SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY Does this role supervise/manage other employees? No WORK ENVIRONMENT Is Travel Required? Yes 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 position adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies Note: Job duties and responsibilities support separation of duties across multiple users 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 Companys Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employees responsibility to comply with the companys 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. Pay Range Minimum: $78,900.00 Pay Range Maximum: $147,500.00 Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidates qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets. 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 any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below. For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of Americas largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Healths 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organizations affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services. Highmark Healths businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.