Principal Program Manager, Behavioral Health Strategy

Blue Shield of CA; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Shield of California seeks a Principal Behavioral Health Program Manager to lead reporting, trend analysis and performance insights that support leadership decisions and drive program improvements. You will transform data into actionable recommendations and partner with executives across functions.

The role emphasizes disciplined planning, stakeholder engagement, and governance to ensure Behavioral Health efforts align with strategic goals and deliver measurable value, in a hybrid in-office

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or HS diploma with 4 years of additional relevant experience
• Requires 10 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience with Behavioral Health operations, quality and/or performance management
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with ability to engage leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills to manage initiatives and portfolio visibility

Responsibilities

• Transform reporting, trend analysis and issue identification into actionable insights for leadership decisions
• Drive performance measurement and program improvements within Behavioral Health
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to align efforts with strategic goals
• Provide disciplined planning and governance to ensure measurable value and execution

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Stakeholder engagement

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of additional relevant experience

Job description

Blue Shield of California seeks a Principal Behavioral Health Program Manager to lead reporting, trend analysis and performance insights that support leadership decisions and drive program improvements. You will transform data into actionable recommendations and partner with executives across functions.

The role emphasizes disciplined planning, stakeholder engagement, and governance to ensure Behavioral Health efforts align with strategic goals and deliver measurable value, in a hybrid in-office