Strategy Partner - Strategy and Transformation Office (STO)

highmarkhealth; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a strategic thinker for the Strategy & Transformation Office in a hybrid role based in Pittsburgh or Buffalo, NY. You will lead or support key enterprise initiatives, applying data analysis, problem solving, and project management to drive the Living Health strategy.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Business, 5+ years in strategic planning, 2+ years in consulting, and strong communication and collaboration skills to influence across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 5 years of experience in Strategic Planning or related Business/Healthcare work
• 2 years of consulting experience (external or internal) or equivalent experience; 6 years preferred in payer/hospital/care delivery domains

Responsibilities

• Lead or support key strategic initiatives across Enterprise with leadership and project management
• Develop strategic plans for the Enterprise and key business units
• Identify and resolve complex issues critical to initiative success
• Support initiative alignment and analytics to drive Living Health outcomes

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Teamwork

Influencing

Strategic thinking

Customer impact

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

SQL

Data analysis tools

Job description

Company : Highmark Health Job Description : JOB SUMMARY

STRATEGY & TRANSFORMATION OFFICE (STO)

Hybrid role T/W/Th in our Pittsburgh or Buffalo NY office

Highmark Health is committed to fixing healthcare and solving the challenges facing our communities, such as improving individual health, increasing patient engagement, and making healthcare more affordable. The Strategy and Transformation Office is at the forefront of this mission, developing and executing innovative plans to achieve these goals through our Living Health strategy. The core of what we’ll build through our strategy is better insurance products and a redesigned delivery system.

If you’re a resilient, strategic thinker eager to challenge the status quo, and passionate about creating a healthier future for all, consider joining the Strategy and Transformation Office. You’ll be an integral part of a team dedicated to making Living Health a reality.

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 Occassionally
• 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.

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 mu