Strategic Change & Engagement Leader

Excellus BCBS; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

The Excellus BCBS organization seeks a collaborative leader to drive organizational effectiveness by partnering with senior leaders to execute strategy, share best practices, and manage change. This role supports COO leadership in aligning culture, engagement, and talent strategies across a 2,000+ person organization.

The incumbent will lead cross-functional initiatives, coordinate with Human Resources and Finance, and promote inclusive leadership practices to improve productivity and execution.

Qualifications

• Twelve (12) or more cumulative years of experience are required, or a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field with a minimum of six (6) years of demonstrated experience in business strategy, organizational strategy, and planning.
• Demonstrated skills and ability to lead change through influence.
• Experienced in financial and non-financial measurement of business goals and data analysis.
• Communicates effectively in writing and presentation, adjusts to fit the audience and the message.
• Relates well to a wide variety of diverse work styles and team members and comfortably confronts and works through conflict.
• Well organized, resourceful and able to successfully work on multiple tasks at once.

Responsibilities

• Supports the execution of divisional priorities and initiatives with OPEX, AD&T, and SSP; provide insights on leadership and employee development.
• Supports strategy and goal setting through communication and collaboration to drive alignment and improve organizational effectiveness.
• Shares best practices for communicating business goals with partners across divisions.
• Assists in communicating with leaders and employees in decision-making, program management, and initiative implementation.
• Serves as liaison and advisor to staff and leaders regarding team climate, employee well-being, project updates, proposals, and planning.
• Provides coordination and support for interdivisional activities; supports and sometimes leads change management efforts.
• Partners with Finance to ensure budgetary alignment and future planning needs.
• Fosters an equitable, inclusive, and diverse workforce by assisting leadership in IDEA strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Change Management

Data Analysis

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

The Excellus BCBS organization seeks a collaborative leader to drive organizational effectiveness by partnering with senior leaders to execute strategy, share best practices, and manage change. This role supports COO leadership in aligning culture, engagement, and talent strategies across a 2,000+ person organization.

The incumbent will lead cross-functional initiatives, coordinate with Human Resources and Finance, and promote inclusive leadership practices to improve productivity and execution.