Strategy Execution Lead for Senior Leaders - Risk Adjustment

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Inc. seeks a Strategy Execution Lead for Senior Leaders in Pittsburgh to partner with the executive team and translate strategic priorities into actionable plans. You will drive initiatives, streamline processes, and ensure alignment across the organization.

You will lead cross-functional efforts, manage complex projects end-to-end, and serve as a trusted advisor on key priorities. The role requires strong communication, analytical thinking, and the ability to influence without formal

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in strategic operations or executive support.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects end-to-end.
• Experience working directly with senior executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Strategic planning and execution with executive leadership.
• Optimize operational efficiency by streamlining workflows.
• Serve as central communication intermediary with stakeholders.
• Organize leadership meetings and executive events.
• Act as tactical and strategic advisor to the executive.

Skills

Strategic Acumen

Leadership & Influence

Communication Excellence

Problem-Solving

Organizational & Project Management

Discretion & Confidentiality

Adaptability

Technological Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience

Master’s degree MBA, MHA, MS

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management software

Collaboration tools

Job description

## Strategy Execution Lead for Senior Leaders - Risk AdjustmentApply: Hybrid: Pittsburgh PA, 15222, PAP, Penn Avenue Place: Full time: Posted Today: J287450## **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.*