IT Contract & Project Advisor

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About the role

Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but for more than seven decades we've been part of the national landscape, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina ... and much more. We are one of the nation's leading administrators of government contracts. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies that allows us to build on a variety of business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team! Position Purpose: Serve as the primary point of contact for IT vendor contracts. Serve as a Contracts and IT projects advisor. Advocate for customers/clients within the IT contract management process. Provide contract-related advice to IT project teams and ensure that project plans allow sufficient time for purchasing and contract negotiation and execution. Provide leadership in the Contracts area by ensuring work is completed in a timely manner. Act as an escalation point for clients in the contracts process. This position will be responsible for managing key contract activities to include: Leads and supports renewal functions for critical IT vendor contracts Tracks key contract playbook activities and milestones Leads meetings with key stakeholders to include executive management Collaborates closely with the Chief Negotiator, IS Negotiation team, key vendors, Asset Services, IS Finance and other partnering teams

Responsibilities

Serves as an IT contracts subject matter expert on IT projects and IT product and service evaluations.

Develops and monitors operational reports to ensure service operational level agreements are met, work is being completed efficiently, and customers'/clients' needs are being met in a timely and quality manner.

To Qualify For This Position, You Will Need:

Required Education:

Bachelor's

Or an additional 4 years job related work experience

Or Associate's degree plus an additional 2 years job related work experience

Required Work Experience:

5 years of related work experience to include experience in project management, client relationship management, and process/product improvement.

Required Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of contracting processes and associated policies and regulations.

Ability to lead a team.

Participation on multidiscipline, high-performance work teams.

Ability to prepare and present formal presentations.

Effective problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to all levels throughout the organization and externally.

Excellent analytical or critical thinking, problem solving, and organizational skills.

Ability to make sound decisions, and exercise confidentiality and discretion.

Proven ability to persuade, negotiate or influence.

Required Software and Other Tools:

Microsoft Office.

We Prefer That You Have:

Project leadership and ownership of initiatives

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Ability to lead and drive initiatives

Experience presenting to executive level management

What We Can Do for You:

We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have access and opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

Subsidized health plans and free vision coverage

Life insurance

Paid annual leave - the longer you work here, the more you earn

Nine paid holidays

On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations

Wellness programs and a healthy lifestyle premium discount

Tuition assistance

Service recognition

What to Expect Next:

After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recrui

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