Team Leader at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more

information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13605717 Are

you ready to make a difference? Choose to work for one of the most

trusted companies in Kansas.

• Why Join Us?
• Make a Positive Impact: Your work will directly contribute to

the health and well-being of Kansans.

• Family Comes First : Total rewards package that promotes the

idea of family first for all employees. Paid vacation and sick leave

with paid maternity and paternity available immediately upon hire

• Professional Growth Opportunities: Advance your career with

ongoing training and development programs.

• Dynamic Work Environment: Collaborate with a team of passionate

and driven individuals in a work environment that promotes

flexibility.

• Trust and Stability: Work for one of the most trusted companies

in Kansas with over 80 years of commitment, compassion and

community.

• Inclusive Work Environment: We pride ourselves on fostering a

workplace where everyone is valued and respected.

Benefits & Perks

• Base compensation is only one component of your competitive Total

• Incentive pay program (EPIP)
• Health/Vision/Dental insurance
• 6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers
• Fertility/Adoption assistance
• 2 weeks paid caregiver leave
• 401(k) plan matching up to 5%
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources

the overall activities of the department to achieve corporate goals and

objectives. Accountable for the evaluation, selection, and

implementation of project requirements which often include developing

new techniques and/or incorporating new technologies. Create and

maintain effective working relationships with assigned staff, management

of key business units, vendors, consultants/contractors, and other

operational units within Information Services. Participate in division

and unit planning processes. Supervise the development, execution, and

maintenance of systems and/or services assigned to the team. Participate

in the evaluation, selection and implementation of new techniques and

technologies for systems development/maintenance.

"This position is eligible to work hybrid or onsite in accordance with

our Telecommuting Policy. Applicants must reside in Kansas or Missouri

or be willing to relocate as a condition of employment."

What you'll do

• Lead a team of developers to development, execution, and support

• Adapt and integrate appropriate technologies to key projects and

objectives

• Forecast and allocate resources in order to satisfy client demand

• Identify and recommend long-term direction for

• Understand the needs, impacts, drivers, and requirements of the

• Provide input to the divisional planning activities
• Interview and select employees
• Select and supervise contractor staff, when applicable
• Make salary and promotion recommendations to the manager
• Assist Agile teams in carrying out their responsibilities and

• Ensure project management principles are adhered to (e.g.

Closing)

• Ensure the established change management process is followed
• Creation, communication and supervision of periodic (short- and

assigned team(s)

• Substitu e for the manager in her/his absence

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Ability to understand, anticipate, and address resource needs in order

to meet client demand for services and appropriately staff projects

Ability to understand business implications for projects and/or problems

that affect the corporate goals or service level agreements

Experience in planning and leading projects

Ability to coach, develop, and motivate team members

Ability to manage change

Ability to act as Problem Manager (ITIL)

Ability to inspire and promote teamwork

Ability to build good working relationships

Excellent leadership, team, and collaboration skills

Understand the capabilities and limitations of infrastructure and

architecture alternatives used by BCBSKS

Detailed knowledge of systems development methodologies

Understanding of programming languages being used at BCBSKS on vary