Technology Strategy & Transformation Lead

Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is seeking a Strategic Initiatives Consultant for Technology in Des Moines. You will drive governance, planning, and execution for a comprehensive technology roadmap and lead initiatives that align with Wellmark's strategic objectives and enterprise outcomes.

Leverage expertise in technology strategy, program management, data analysis, and business planning to deliver executive-level insights that inform decisions, improve efficiency, and create measurable value

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 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, including data assessment, risks, opportunities, and dependencies with actionable recommendations.
• 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.

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 and investments.
• Analyze operational, financial, delivery, and performance data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and issues; translate into actionable frameworks.
• Collaborate with Strategic Initiatives Consultants and leaders across the enterprise to align initiatives and dependencies with enterprise objectives.
• Define, monitor, and refine KPIs and dashboards that evaluate technology performance and portfolio health; craft executive reports.

Skills

Strategy leadership

Program management

Data analysis

Executive communication

Change leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is seeking a Strategic Initiatives Consultant for Technology in Des Moines. You will drive governance, planning, and execution for a comprehensive technology roadmap and lead initiatives that align with Wellmark's strategic objectives and enterprise outcomes.

Leverage expertise in technology strategy, program management, data analysis, and business planning to deliver executive-level insights that inform decisions, improve efficiency, and create measurable value