Program Manager

Company
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation

Location
Durham, North Carolina

Category
Program officer

Field of Interest
Health

• Undergraduate degree
• At least five years work experience in one of the following fields: program/project management, non profit organization or foundation experience
• Excellent PC skills (e.g., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

• Advance degree preferred.
• Foundation and/or health care industry knowledge or experience.
• Experience in grant-making and community relations.
• Successful project management experience necessary in a cross-functional environment.
• MicroEdge knowledge preferred.
• Commitment to excellent customer service.
• Proven ability to manage own work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of health care, health policy, corporate philanthropy, foundations, and related issues.
• Ability to achieve results through influence of key internal and external stakeholders.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to excel working in an environment that is linked to a larger corporate system; and an ability to be flexible in a complex and changing business environment.
• Excellent planning, interpersonal, and problem solving skills are required.
• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills including the ability to engage effectively one-on-one as well as with a large group in a way that establishes rapport, persuades others, and gains understanding.
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to effectively tailor communications for various audiences.
  Self-starter demonstrating a willingness to take ownership of projects, and a drive and commitment to make things happen.

 To Apply:

Visit our Web site at www.bcbsnc.com/careers and apply for job #6427.

Date Posted
April 11, 2008