Health Plan Strategy Insights & Planning Manager

ZS; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and well-being benefits

Financial planning resources

Professional development programs

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

A leading consulting firm seeks a Health Plan Strategy Insights & Planning Manager in Chicago. This role requires managing client relationships, leading teams, and driving health plan sector knowledge. Candidates should have 8+ years in consulting and strong digital solution credentials. Flexible working arrangements and significant professional development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in health plan management consulting.
• 3+ years’ experience in a senior role (manager, director) within a professional services firm.
• Strong credentials in driving commercial relationships with existing clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead client business development and relationships.
• Demonstrate deep health plan sector knowledge.
• Manage client delivery and mitigate risks.

Skills

Health plan sector knowledge

Client relationship management

Leadership and team motivation

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Digital/tech solutions

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or Advanced Degree

Job description

Health Plan Strategy Insights & Planning Manager

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, our most valuable asset is our people. Here you’ll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning; bold ideas; courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.

Our most valuable asset is our people.

At ZS we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences and belief systems—the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are part of your success here. Learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces, obtaining the resources they need to thrive, and sharing the messages they are passionate about.

What You’ll Do

• Demonstrate deep health plan sector knowledge with a functional expertise in key business trends/topics - including but not limited to Commercial Innovation, Government Growth, Payer-Provider Partnerships, Administrative Efficiency, and Innovation/Diversification
• Lead client business development and client relationships
• Stay abreast of current business, digital, and industry trends relevant to the client's business
• Effectively lead and motivate teams with diverse skills and backgrounds
• Manage client relationships and delivery- mitigate risks and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes
• Provide constructive on-the-job feedback/coaching to team members
• Foster an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment
• Demonstrate ability to quickly assimilate new knowledge

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree
• MBA or Advanced Degree is highly desirable
• 8+ years’ experience in health plan management consulting
• 3+ years’ experience in a senior role (manager, director) within a professional services firm
• Demonstrated experience with driving commercial relationships within existing clients and in developing new prospects at the VP level
• Strong credentials and demonstrated success in defining and delivering digital/tech solutions
• Ability to lead a virtual team of consulting professionals across multiple projects
• A high level of motivation and self-starting attitude
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• A strong work ethic
• A willingness to travel to meet client needs
• Executive-level presence and communication

Perks & Benefits

ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.

We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.

Travel

Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.

Considering applying?

At ZS, we're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact and deliver better outcomes for all. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize the value that candidates with all backgrounds, including non-traditional ones, bring. If you are interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements listed above.

ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.

To Complete Your Application

Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment. An online application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.

NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE.

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www.zs.com