Tracy Highton
About Tracy Highton
Tracy Highton serves as the Sr. Director of the Project Management Office at CoverMyMeds, where she has worked since 2011, holding various roles including Project Director. She holds an MBA and a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, along with certifications in Six Sigma and Project Management Professional.
Current Role at CoverMyMeds
Tracy Highton serves as the Senior Director of the Project Management Office at CoverMyMeds. In this role, she manages cross-functional teams and oversees vendor and customer management. Since transitioning to this position in 2023, she has been responsible for the delivery of key business and technical initiatives, guiding projects from concept identification to implementation. Her leadership includes managing a team of 11 IT Project and Program Managers, ensuring effective project execution and alignment with organizational goals.
Previous Experience at CoverMyMeds
Tracy Highton has a significant history with CoverMyMeds, having worked there for over a decade. She held the position of Project Director from 2011 to 2019, where she focused on project management and delivery. Following this role, she served as the Director of the Project Management Office from 2019 until her current promotion in 2023. Throughout her tenure, she has been involved in various aspects of project management, including risk identification and mitigation for software development projects.
Educational Background
Tracy Highton earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Phoenix, completing her studies from 2018 to 2021. Prior to this, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from the same institution, studying from 2001 to 2007. Additionally, she achieved a Six Sigma Greenbelt certification from McKesson in 2013 and completed Project Management Professional training at the Project Management Institute in the same year. This educational foundation supports her expertise in project management and business operations.
Professional Certifications and Skills
Tracy Highton holds several professional certifications that enhance her project management capabilities. She achieved a Six Sigma Greenbelt in 2013, which focuses on process improvement and quality management. Additionally, she is a certified Project Management Professional, demonstrating her proficiency in project management principles and practices. Her skills include managing cross-functional teams, overseeing vendor and customer management, and leading software development projects with a focus on risk identification and mitigation.