Strategy Partner

Highmark Health; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Inc. in New Jersey seeks a strategic planning professional to lead enterprise initiatives, analyze data, develop and execute strategy, and support organizational planning.

The role requires strong problem-solving, communication, and project management, with experience in healthcare or related fields preferred. Office-based role with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field required; relevant experience considered in lieu of degree
• Master's degree preferred for advanced roles
• 5 years of experience in Strategic Planning or related business/healthcare work
• 2 years of consulting experience (internal or external) or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Lead or support key strategic initiatives across the Enterprise and business units
• Develop strategic plans and ensure alignment with enterprise goals
• Identify and resolve complex issues critical to initiative success
• Support initiative impacts identification across related strategic programs
• Develop analytics and processes to guide strategic initiatives

Skills

Problem solving

Quantitative analytics

Influencing

Teamwork

Project management

Customer impact

Continuous improvement

Emotional intelligence

Servant leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Company :

Highmark Inc.

Job Description :

JOB SUMMARY

This job works on/leads key strategic initiatives for the Organization. The incumbent plays different potential roles on a given project, to include elements of project leadership, problem-solving, data analytics, team development, communication, implementation, and project management. The incumbent often plays a central role in the development and execution of the strategy for a given initiative. Works on multiple projects and get exposure to all parts of the Organization, and will play a supportive role in planning, communicating, and managing the enterprise strategy.

ESSENTIAL 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. Will participate on a portfolio of projects.
• 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.

EDUCATION

Required

• 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.

Preferred

• Master’s Degree in Business, or related field.

EXPERIENCE

Required

• 5 years of experience in Strategic Planning or related work experience in Business or Healthcare or equivalent combination of experience and education
• 2 years of consulting experience (external or internal) or equivalent combination of experience and education

Preferred

• 6 years of experience in payer, hospital system, or care delivery industry
• Experience influencing change in complex organizational systems

SKILLS

• Ability to solve complex conceptual and operational problems; potential ability to lead teams in problem-solving exercises
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Demonstrated influencing, and teamwork skills
• Basic project management skills
• Focus on impacts to the customer of decisions rendered
• Proactive in driving change and continuous improvement
• Strong emotional intelligence, with servant leadership mindset
• Commitment to development of others and self

Language (Other than English):

• None

Travel Requirement:

• 0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

• Office-based

Teaches / trains others regularly

• Occasionally

Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

• Rarely

Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)

• Never

Physical work site required

• Yes

Lifting: up to 10 pounds

• Constantly

Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds

• Occasionally

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

• Never

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