Strategic Programs & Operations Director

Highmark Health; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 142,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health seeks a Director to lead a portfolio of enterprise-wide initiatives, overseeing strategic planning, funding mechanisms and program management. The role drives long-range organizational goals, cost reduction and process improvements across business units with a focus on executive-level governance and data-enabled decision making.

The candidate will guide budgeting, staffing and performance, ensure risk-aware execution, and collaborate with senior leaders to achieve targeted

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Healthcare Administration, Finance, Economics, Operations, Information Technology, or related field, or relevant experience as determined by the company.
• Master’s degree preferred for advancement and leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide strategic planning and funding process design.
• Oversee portfolio governance, executive reporting, and resource management.
• Align strategy and execution across business units to deliver impact.
• Drive transformation programs and data-enabled improvements in cost, efficiency and customer experience.
• Manage budgets, staffing: recruitment, coaching and performance reviews.
• Escalation and issue resolution with senior stakeholders as needed.

Skills

Project Management (Agile)

Strong Communication skills

Problem Management and Resolution

Strategic problem solving

Leadership and influence

Executive storytelling

Business and financial acumen

Execution management

AI/ML, GenAI, Agentic AI

Education

Bachelor's Degree / relevant experience

Master’s degree

Job description

Highmark Health seeks a Director to lead a portfolio of enterprise-wide initiatives, overseeing strategic planning, funding mechanisms and program management. The role drives long-range organizational goals, cost reduction and process improvements across business units with a focus on executive-level governance and data-enabled decision making.

The candidate will guide budgeting, staffing and performance, ensure risk-aware execution, and collaborate with senior leaders to achieve targeted