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Are you a **hands\-on technical leader** ready to shape the future of healthcare digital experiences?

We’re looking for an **Application Manager** to own and evolve our **member and broker\-facing portals** as well as our **mobile platforms** in a high\-impact, fast\-moving healthcare payer environment\.

In this role, you’ll combine **deep engineering expertise** with **strategic leadership** :

+ Lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise\-grade applications using **Java, Node\.js, React, and OpenShift** \.

+ Drive excellence across the **SDLC lifecycle** , from architecture and code quality to deployment and support\.

+ Manage **vendors, contracts, and SOWs** with precision, ensuring deliverables are met on time and on budget\.

+ Apply strong **management techniques** —budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation—to keep teams aligned and performing at their best\.

+ Act as a **mentor and communicator** , inspiring developers, guiding cross\-functional stakeholders, and translating technical complexity into clear business outcomes\.

+ Juggle priorities with confidence in a **dynamic payer environment** , where speed and compliance are equally critical\.

This is more than a management role—it’s an opportunity to **set the direction** for member and broker digital experiences that directly impact how healthcare is accessed and delivered\. If you thrive at the intersection of **technology, leadership, and business partnership** , we’d love to meet you\.

Job Responsibilities

+ Monitoring and maintaining adherence and compliance to quality standards on an ongoing basis\.

+ Overseeing multiple application programming and analysis projects which include development, installation and maintenance of application programs\.

+ Maximizing staff contribution through professional growth and development, to increase teamwork and more effectively meet business needs\.

+ Analyzing applications to ensure that all systems that are developed, meeting business needs and specifications\.

Job Qualifications

_Education_

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

_Experience_

+ 8 years \- Extensive systems analysis, design and project management experience required\.

+ 3 years \- Management and/or leadership experience required

_Skills\\Certifications_

+ Proven technical background with a history of relational database and data warehousing technologies\.

+ Ability to design and develop using service oriented architecture and object oriented architecture design patterns

+ Proven skill with information technology in use at BCBST is required

+ Ability to conceive and deliver innovative solutions

+ Proven analytical and problem solving skills and ability to perform non\-routine analytical tasks

+ Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

+ Ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence

+ Must be able to communicate effectively with both technical and non\-technical co\-workers

+ Demonstrated competency in strategic thinking, with strong abilities in relationship management

+ Demonstrated ability to work with vendors, including discussions for contracts, price negotiation, and budgeting

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Number of Openings Available

1

Worker Type:

Employee

Company:

BCBST BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc\.

Applying for this job indicates your acknowledgement and understanding of the following statements:

BCBST will recruit, hire, train and promote individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin,citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law\.

Further information regarding BCBST's EEO Policies/Notices may be found by reviewing the following page:

BCBST's EEO Policies/Notices \(https://www\.bcbst\.com/docs/equal\-employment\-opportunity\.pdf\)

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity\. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee via\-email, the Internet or any other method without a valid, written Direct Placement Agreement in place for this position from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee HR/Talent Acquisition will not be considered\. No fee will be paid in the event the applicant is hired by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee as a result of the referral or through other means\.

As Tennessee's largest health benefit plan company, we've been helping Tennesseans find their own unique paths to good health since 1945\. More than that, we're your neighbors and friends – fellow Tennesseans with deep roots of caring tradition, a focused approach to physical, financial and community good health for today, and a bright outlook for an even healthier tomorrow\.

At BCBST, we empower our employees to thrive both independently and collaboratively, creating a collective impact on the lives of our members\. We seek talented individuals who excel in a team environment, share responsibility, and embrace accountability\.

We're also seeking candidates who are proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft Teams, organized, and capable of managing multiple assignments or projects simultaneously\. Additional, strong interpersonal abilities along with strong oral and written communication skills are important across all roles at BCBST\.

BCBST is a remote\-first organization with many employees working primarily from their homes\. Each position within the company is classified as either fully remote, partially remote, or office based\.

BCBST hires employees for remote positions from across the U\.S\. with the exception of the following states: California, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and New York\. Applicants living in these states may move to an approved state prior to starting a position with BCBST at their own expense\.If the position requires the individual to reside in Chattanooga, TN, they may be eligible for relocation assistance\.