Provides oversight of their assigned units daily operations as well as managing the activities of the various IT personnel within the unit.

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BlueCross, as a federal contractor, may be required to implement a COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

Job Responsibilities

• Managing the planning, scheduling and deployment of all hardware facilities and associated software for major or multiple sites.
• Trains, develops, and mentors staff by providing subject matter direction and guidance. Assigns, monitors, and reviews progress and accuracy of work.Provides staff management oversight including hiring, promoting, or making recommendations for staff.Conducts performance reviews and assessments, manages performance, engages in skills assessment, and promotes professional development of staff.
• Directing, motivating and developing staff, maximizing their individual contribution, professional growth and ability to function effectively with their colleagues as a team.
• Ensuring adherence to policies, plans, objectives, budgets and staffing allocations for the assigned site.
• Optimizes the utilization of resources and adheres to Departmental budgeting and fiscal responsibilities.
• Actively participates in project teams, manages and tracks project details, and provides leadership during periods of transition.
• Ensures compliance with corporate and industry standards, policies, procedures, and regulations.

Job Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor\'s Degree in a Computer Sciences related field or equivalent work experience

Experience

• 5 years - Experience in Information Technology required

Skills\\Certifications

• Knowledge of information technology concepts, methodology, terminology and standards.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and translate technical and/or or complex concepts into information meaningful to project team members and/or business personnel.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• PC Skills required (Basic Microsoft Office and E-Mail)
• Adaptive to high pace and changing environment
• Must be able to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical co-workers
• Must be willing to adjust schedule to perform maintenance and upgrades outside of business hours and be part of an on-call rotation.

Job Specific Requirements: Employees who are required to operate either a BCBST-owned vehicle or a personal or rental vehicle for company business on a routine basis* will be automatically enrolled into the BCBST Driver Safety Program. The employee will also be required to adhere to the guidelines set forth through the program. This includes, maintaining a valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license, auto insurance compliance with minimum liability requirements; as defined in the \xe2\x80\x9cUse of Non BCBST-Owned Vehicle\xe2\x80\x9d Policy (for employees driving personal or rental vehicles only); and maintaining an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR). *The definition for "routine basis" is defined as daily, weekly or at regularly schedule times.

Preferred Skills:

Number of Openings Available: 1

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: Employee

Company: BCBST BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc.

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All applicants will be advised that BlueCross, as a federal contractor, may be required to implement a COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

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