Technology Strategy & Initiatives Lead

Wellmark, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellmark, Inc. seeks Strategic Initiatives Consultant - Technology to lead planning, governance, and delivery of the Technology division roadmap. The role partners with leaders to translate strategy into actionable initiatives and measurable outcomes.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in technology, strategy, or consulting, with strong analytical skills and the ability to present concise executive dashboards and recommendations to drive enterprise impact.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in technology, strategy, consulting, program management, or related fields.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives with senior leaders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to assess data, risks, opportunities, and dependencies.
• Ability to synthesize complex business and technology information into clear executive-level insights.
• Strong planning, prioritization, facilitation, relationship-building, and change leadership skills.
• Strong business acumen and ability to connect technology investments to strategic objectives.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Technology leadership to identify, assess, prioritize, and execute strategic technology initiatives that advance divisional and enterprise objectives.
• Lead annual and quarterly Technology planning; maintain an evergreen strategy, integrated roadmap, and comprehensive view of priorities, capabilities, initiatives, and investments.
• Analyze operational, financial, delivery, and performance data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and emerging issues; translate complex information into actionable frameworks.
• Partner with Strategic Initiatives Consultants and leaders across the enterprise to share best practices, identify synergies, and ensure alignment of strategic initiatives and enterprise objectives.
• Define, monitor, and refine KPIs, operational metrics, and strategic measures that evaluate technology performance and portfolio health; craft executive dashboards and insights.
• Facilitate executive discussions and create concise, data-driven presentations and communications that inform decisions and drive action.
• Translate technology strategy, portfolio performance, risks, and opportunities into concise, data-driven communications that inform decisions and drive action.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Analytical thinking

Executive communication

Program management

Change leadership

Business acumen

Relationship building

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wellmark, Inc. seeks Strategic Initiatives Consultant - Technology to lead planning, governance, and delivery of the Technology division roadmap. The role partners with leaders to translate strategy into actionable initiatives and measurable outcomes.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in technology, strategy, or consulting, with strong analytical skills and the ability to present concise executive dashboards and recommendations to drive enterprise impact.