Manager Strategic Program Delivery and Operations

Highmark Health; United States; On-site; USD 118,400 - 196,800; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a Strategic Program Delivery and Operations Manager to steer cloud operations and ERP transformations across Enterprise Finance and Supply Chain. The role blends technology with strategic business insight to drive operational excellence and value realization.

Ideal candidates will have deep cloud/ERP experience, strong leadership, and a customer-first approach to deliver sustainable growth and competitive advantage.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a management or leadership role.
• 6+ years in project management.
• PMP certification required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Preferred: ITIL and Lean Six Sigma certifications.
• Cloud operations or ERP implementation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage hiring, coaching, rewards, performance and staff productivity; direct day-to-day operations and policy implementation.
• Lead strategic planning and execution of Finance systems and technology initiatives aligned with business priorities.
• Own cloud operations process lifecycle including governance and Change Advisory/Change Control Board.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, defining KPIs, metrics and SLAs.
• Champion tool/process improvements to expand cloud services and customer base.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Strategic thinking

Customer focus

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Masters

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Strategic Program Delivery and Operations manager is a strategic and influential role designed to steer and innovate cloud operations and lead the transformation through Oracle Cloud ERP (and other project) implementations within Enterprise Finance and Supply Chain organizations. This position calls for a visionary leader who can blend technological acumen with strategic business insights to drive operational excellence and transformative outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of cloud services and ERP systems, demonstrating an ability to navigate complex transformation initiatives with a focus on delivering value, enhancing operational efficiency, and achieving strategic business goals. This role demands a leader who is adept at fostering collaboration, inspiring innovation, and cultivating a culture that prioritizes purposeful execution, teamwork, and a customer-first approach. Through strategic direction and impactful leadership, the this manager will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the organization’s cloud and ERP landscape, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and delivering sustainable growth and competitive advantage.

Company

Highmark Health

Job Description

The Strategic Program Delivery and Operations manager is a strategic and influential role designed to steer and innovate cloud operations and lead the transformation through Oracle Cloud ERP (and other project) implementations within Enterprise Finance and Supply Chain organizations. This position calls for a visionary leader who can blend technological acumen with strategic business insights to drive operational excellence and transformative outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of cloud services and ERP systems, demonstrating an ability to navigate complex transformation initiatives with a focus on delivering value, enhancing operational efficiency, and achieving strategic business goals. This role demands a leader who is adept at fostering collaboration, inspiring innovation, and cultivating a culture that prioritizes purposeful execution, teamwork, and a customer-first approach. Through strategic direction and impactful leadership, the this manager will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the organization’s cloud and ERP landscape, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and delivering sustainable growth and competitive advantage.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform management responsibilities to include, but are not limited to involved in hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management and staff productivity. Plan, organize, staff, direct and control the day-to-day operations of the department; develop and implement policies and programs as necessary; may have budgetary responsibility and authority.
• Lead the strategic planning and execution of systems across Finance and other areas, ensuring operational excellence and alignment with business priorities through the management of the organization's portfolio of technology and non-technology initiatives from initiation through execution, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Establish and report upon qualitative and quantitative measurements of project status and success.
• Own all aspects of the cloud operations process lifecycle, including strategy, planning, and cloud governance, including the Change Advisory/Change Control Board, and oversee change management activities.
• Drive operational excellence through the identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives, best practices, and procedures across all areas of operations. Define KPIs, metrics, and SLAs to measure and monitor performance, cost, and support baselines.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives for tools and processes to support the expansion of cloud services and customer base.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

EXPERIENCE

Required

• 3 years of experience in management or leadership role.
• 6 years of experience in project management.

Preferred

• 5 years of experience in consulting, technology services, cloud operations, or related field.

SKILLS

• Track record of driving transformational change, leading teams, developing talent, and building relationships
• Outstanding customer focus, results orientation, strategic thinking, change advocate, continuous improvement, talent development
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.

Preferred

• Masters

LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Preferred

• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
• Lean Six Sigma

Language (Other Than English)

None

Travel Requirement

0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

• Position Type
• Office- or Remote-based
• Teaches / trains others
• Occasionally
• Travel from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
• Rarely
• Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)
• Never
• Physical work site required
• No
• Lifting up to 10 pounds
• Constantly
• Lifting 10 to 25 pounds
• Occasionally
• Lifting 25 to 50 pounds
• Rarely

Disclaimer The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information and cardholder data or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Pay Range Minimum $118,400.00

Pay Range Maximum $196,800.00

Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.

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