Strategic Initiatives Lead & Analytics Partner

Highmark Health; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 103,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a strategic initiatives leader to drive enterprise programs across the organization. The role balances data-driven problem solving, project management, and cross-functional teamwork while shaping enterprise strategy and execution.

Responsibilities include leading or supporting initiatives, developing strategic plans, addressing complex issues, and ensuring alignment with overarching goals. Strong business and healthcare experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, or related field, or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.
• Master’s Degree in Business, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support key strategic initiatives across Enterprise. Role will vary depending on initiative, but will include elements of team leadership, problem-solving, data analysis, project management, communication, and implementation support.
• Participate in the development of strategic plans for the Enterprise and the key business units of the Enterprise.
• Support the team in identifying, clarifying, and resolving complex issues critical to the success of the initiative.
• Support the identification of initiative impacts with other strategic initiatives to ensure alignment of the overall strategy.
• Help develop standard analytics and processes to use in leading various strategic initiatives.
• Play a role in shaping the culture and skill set of the organization.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Influencing

Change management

Emotional intelligence

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Master’s Degree in Business or related field

Job description

Highmark Health is seeking a strategic initiatives leader to drive enterprise programs across the organization. The role balances data-driven problem solving, project management, and cross-functional teamwork while shaping enterprise strategy and execution.

Responsibilities include leading or supporting initiatives, developing strategic plans, addressing complex issues, and ensuring alignment with overarching goals. Strong business and healthcare experience is valued.