Strategy Partner

Highmark; United States; On-site; USD 103,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Inc. is seeking a strategic planning leader to drive key initiatives across the organization. The role may involve project leadership, data analytics, team development, and effective communication to execute enterprise strategy.

The incumbent will work on multiple projects, shape plans for the enterprise and key business units, and play a central role in translating analysis into actionable improvement across healthcare services.

Qualifications

• 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
• Experience in payer, hospital system, or care delivery industry preferred
• Strong analytical capabilities and data-driven approach

Responsibilities

• Lead or support strategic initiatives across Enterprise and portfolio of projects
• Participate in development of strategic plans for the Enterprise and key business units
• Support team in identifying, clarifying, and resolving complex issues critical to initiative success
• Support the identification of initiative impacts to ensure alignment of 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

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Influencing

Teamwork

Project management

Customer impact

Change management

Emotional intelligence

Servant leadership

People development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Master’s Degree in Business or related field

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.

Company

Highmark Inc.

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

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.

Pay Range Minimum

$102,700.00

Pay Range Maximum

$164,600.00

Base Pay

Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.

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