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.
As part of the enterprise Strategy & Transformation Office, the incumbent will collaborate with executives and stakeholders across the organization to assist in the development and improvement of key enterprise strategic initiatives. The Associate Strategy Partner plays different potential roles on a given project, to include elements of project management, problem-solving, data analytics, market analysis, team development, communication, and implementation. The incumbent assists in the development of the strategy for a given initiative, works on multiple projects, gets exposure to all parts of the organization, and plays a supportive role in developing and refining the overall organization strategy.
This position is based out of the Pittsburgh or Buffalo office with an in-office requirement Tuesday through Thursday.
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.
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.
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