Manager, Strategic Planning

name; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited vacation

Annual performance bonuses

Benefits package

Job summary

Oscar is hiring a Manager, Strategic Planning to join our team in New York. The role works cross-functionally across Oscar teams and reports to the Associate Director, Strategic Planning. The position follows a hybrid model with 3 days in-office per week, including Thursdays for team meetings.

The role emphasizes end-to-end program management, stakeholder engagement, data-driven performance analysis, and proactive change management across departments.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in program management.
• 3+ years of experience delivering projects.

Responsibilities

• Leads the end-to-end management of cross-functional implementations/projects, including project plan creation, stakeholder engagement, managing cross-functional relationships to drive collaboration, edge case mitigation and on-time completion
• Evaluate overall departmental performance by creating, gathering, analyzing data and assisting in development of departmental metrics and implementation of mitigation strategies
• Collaboratively works with all relevant partner groups to create proactive implementation, communications and program strategies for successful change management and risk mitigation programs
• May oversee team members directly and mentors team members and promotes colleagues' growth
• Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Program management

Project delivery

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Hi, we're Oscar. We're hiring a Manager, Strategic Planning to join our team.

Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a relentless focus on serving our members. We started Oscar in 2012 to create the kind of health insurance company we would want for ourselves—one that behaves like a doctor in the family.

About the role

The Manager, Strategic Planning works cross functionally with internal and external Oscar team members and representing the needs and interests of the department in company wide programs.

You will report into the Associate Director, Strategic Planning.

Work Location

This position is based in our New York office, requiring a hybrid work schedule with 3 days of in-office work per week. Thursdays are a required in-office day for team meetings and events, while your other two office days are flexible to suit your schedule. #LI-Hybrid

Pay Transparency

The base pay for this role is: $117,576.00 - $154,318.50 per year. You are also eligible for employee benefits, participation in Oscar's unlimited vacation program and annual performance bonuses.

Responsibilities

• Leads the end-to-end management of cross-functional implementations/projects, including project plan creation, stakeholder engagement, managing cross-functional relationships to drive collaboration, edge case mitigation and on-time completion
• Evaluate overall departmental performance by creating, gathering, analyzing data and assisting in development of departmental metrics and implementation of mitigation strategies
• Collaboratively works with all relevant partner groups to create proactive implementation, communications and program strategies for successful change management and risk mitigation programs
• May oversee team members directly and mentors team members and promotes colleagues' growth
• Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in program management
• 3+ years of experience delivering projects

Bonus points

• Experience using data to improve programs
• Experience in a fast-paced operations environment
• Completed enterprise-wide programs: defined project plans, coordinated resources, managed implementation activities, and developed all processes associated with program rollout and ongoing support
• Experience managing vendor integrations and external technology partnerships
• Master's Degree
• PMP Certifications or Program Management Certifications
• Lean/Six Sigma Certifications
• Healthcare experience (Health Insurance, Health Systems, or Healthcare Consulting)

At Oscar, being an Equal Opportunity Employer means more than upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. It means that we cultivate an environment where people can be their most authentic selves and find both belonging and support. We're on a mission to change health care -- an experience made whole by our unique backgrounds and perspectives.

Pay Transparency

Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education, and experience. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits including: medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, paid sick time, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan participation, life and disability insurance, and paid wellness time and reimbursements.

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