Strategy Execution Lead for Senior Leaders - Risk Adjustment

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Inc. in Pittsburgh seeks an experienced Senior Executive Assistant to serve as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to the executive team. You will enable leadership execution, coordinate critical initiatives, and manage cross-functional communications with discretion and professionalism.

The role requires at least 7 years in strategy, operations, or executive support, with strong collaboration, analytical, and presentation skills. Office-based or remote work options are available.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in strategic operations, project management, or executive support.
• Experience with complex organizations and senior leadership.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the executive to develop and execute strategic plans and initiatives.
• Improve operational efficiency by streamlining workflows and processes.
• Draft communications and act as liaison to stakeholders.
• Organize leadership meetings and executive events with thorough follow-up.
• Provide tactical and strategic advisory to the executive.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strategic Acumen

Leadership & Influence

Communication Excellence

Problem-Solving

Organizational & Project Management

Discretion & Confidentiality

Adaptability

Technological Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

MBA / MHA / MS or advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management software

Collaboration tools

Job description

Company :

Highmark Inc.

Job Description :

JOB SUMMARY

This role serves as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to an executive or executive team, enabling effective leadership and execution of key organizational priorities. This role is central to driving strategic initiatives, optimizing operational efficiency, facilitating clear communication, and ensuring alignment across the organization. The individual acts as an extension of the executive, handling critical projects, streamlining processes, and ensuring the executive’s focus remains on high-impact strategic endeavors.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic Planning & Execution: Partner with the executive to develop, refine, and execute strategic plans and critical initiatives, translating objectives into actionable plans. Conduct research, analyze data, and prepare insightful reports and presentations to support executive decision-making and strategic opportunities.


• Operational Excellence & Efficiency: Optimize operational efficiency by identifying opportunities, streamlining workflows, and implementing systems to maximize resources and proactively resolve issues.


• Communication & Stakeholder Management: Serve as a central communication intermediary, managing information flow, drafting communications, and acting as a primary liaison between the executive and key stakeholders.


• Meeting & Event Management: Organize and facilitate leadership meetings and key executive events, preparing materials, and ensuring effective follow-up on decisions and action items.


• Advisory & Support: Act as a tactical and strategic advisor to the executive, providing input on new ideas and initiatives, and representing the executive as needed.


• Other duties as assigned or requested.

EXPERIENCE

Required

• 7 years of experience in strategic operations, project management, consulting, an executive support role or other relevant experience, preferably within a complex organizational structure.

Preferred

• Proven experience working directly with senior executive leadership


• Demonstrated success in leading and managing complex projects from conception to completion.

SKILLS

• Strategic Acumen: Exceptional ability to think strategically, synthesize complex information, and translate vision into actionable plans.


• Leadership & Influence: Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization without direct authority. Demonstrated ability to inspire, motivate, and manage a team to achieve high performance.


• Communication Excellence: Superior written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentation abilities.


• Problem-Solving: Highly analytical with a proactive approach to identifying issues and developing innovative solutions.


• Organizational & Project Management: Meticulous organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines simultaneously.


• Discretion & Confidentiality: Proven ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion and maintain confidentiality.


• Adaptability: Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and a fast-paced environment.


• Technological Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experience with project management software and collaboration tools.

EDUCATION

Required

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

Preferred

• Master’s degree MBA, MHA, MS or equivalent advanced degree

LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• None

Preferred

• None

Language (Other than English):

None

Travel Required:

Less than 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

Office-Based or Remote Position

Physical work site required

Frequently

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, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both 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.

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