Strategy Partner/Program Manager - AHN Office of Development

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a capable strategist to lead or support key initiatives, shaping the organization’s direction through data-driven analysis and collaborative execution.

The role involves contributing to planning, problem-solving, and change management across diverse projects, with emphasis on team development and sustainable strategy implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5 years in Strategic Planning, Project Management, and/or Change Management.
• Master's degree preferred in Business Administration, Health Administration or Public Health; healthcare consulting and cross-functional teams experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support key strategic initiatives across the organization.
• Participate in development of strategic discussions and plans; help resolve complex issues.
• Develop analytics and processes to support strategic initiatives.
• Help shape team culture and skill development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strategic planning

Project management

Change management

Data analytics

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Master's degree in Business Administration/Health Administration (preferred)

Job description

General Overview

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 gets exposure to all parts of the Organization, and will play a supportive role in planning, communicating, and managing the strategy.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead or support key strategic initiatives. 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. (50%)
• Participate in the development of strategic discussions and plans. Support the team in identifying, clarifying, and resolving complex issues critical to the success of the initiative. (20%)
• Help develop standard analytics and processes to use in leading various strategic initiatives. (20%)
• Play a role in shaping the culture and skill set of the team. (10%)
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.
• 5 years of Strategic Planning, Project Management, and/or Change Management.
• Preferred Master's Degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Health Administration or Public Health 3 years of Healthcare Industry 1 year of Consulting 1 year with Cross-Functional Project Teams

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.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services. Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.