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What we need:
Reporting into the Senior Vice President, Government Programs this position works on a wide range of matters on behalf of the Government Division, including but not limited to facilitating the development, prioritization, and completion of the divisional business plan. Beyond the creation of the divisional business plan, the Associate Director of Strategic Planning and Business Integration will be tasked with representing the Division, coordinating with other divisions within the company to drive performance. The ideal candidate will have proven success in a business management role, with a special focus on executive-level advising and inter-departmental collaboration. Through this work, the Associate Director of Strategic Planning and Business Integration will:
Lead the division Business Planning to develop a robust and complete multi-year strategic roadmap for the Division and prioritize initiatives within an annual plan.
Coordinate with Divisional leadership to ensure alignment across departments, insight from front line associates, and consistency in messaging throughout entire division.
Facilitating collaboration and communication between departments and aligning their activities with the overall strategic plan
Supporting the Division as a whole, and specific initiative business owners, in dealing with a range of systemic issues limiting effective delivery of strategic plan and directly handle coordination with collaborating teams across the organization, including but not limited to value stream leads, to help address underlying issues
Prepares and/or contributes to the preparation of Board of Director materials: gathers data, creates reports, and prepares presentations for the executive.
Proactively manages and prioritizes the executive's time to ensure that their focus remains on the most critical tasks and strategic initiatives; c reates and manages timelines and priorities to ensure deadlines are met and strategic objectives are achieved; coordinates with various stakeholders on meetings, calls, and events, balancing immediate demands with long-term goals. Monitor progress towards completion of key initiatives, represent progress to leadership, flag key milestones and progress, questions, and barriers to execution, and timely and concisely raise concerns to ensure effective and efficient completion of strategic plan.
Define and evolve divisional processes to help business leads and project manages more effectively navigate corporate planning and approval processes, develop and define clear business cases inclusive of key performance indicators to measure success. Continue to manage and communicate processes throughout the division to drive clarity and ultimately speed to implementation of key business priorities.
Coordinates special projects on behalf of the Division and SVP frequently involving Divisional Senior Leaders and other executives of the organization.
Manage the operational budget on behalf of the division including management of annual spending and creation of annual budget to reach annual targets.
Oversee preparation for and works with divisional leadership to manage major operational meetings, frequently involving executives from across the enterprise. Ensures effectiveness of large cross-divisional projects, working groups, and cross-functional meetings. Facilitate various forums and sessions to drive awareness, commitment, and alignment of overall strategic plan.
Manage sensitive data related to business operations, strategic initiatives, and human resource matters
This position is eligible for our Flex persona.
We're Looking for:
Seasoned professional with extensive general management experience
Solid background in project management and implementation of major initiatives.
Strong communication skills and ability to develop presentations for executive level meetings
Proven track record in delivering business results, overcoming obstacles, and achieving critical milestones
Strong aptitude for relationship management across all levels of the organization; High degree of organizational astuteness and leadership skills
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills; A strong sense of collaboration, facilitation, and teamwork
Strong strategic thinking, analytical and research skills; Ability to think at a micro and macro level and leverage data to guide effective decision making
Action-oriented leader, able to effectively solve problems and achieve goals
Strategic vision, diplomacy and political sense
Effective consensus building, negotiation skills with an ability to influence relationships with business partners without direct reporting structure
Ability to balance tactical perspective with the ability to manage strategic direction
Flexibility to work within a changing environment
High degree of initiative; Ability to work both independently and within a team
Knowledge of health care industry and external environment
Experience working with Senior Executives
Attention to detail
What You Bring:
7-10 years of business administrative/management experience
BA/BS degree required, advanced degree preferred.
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Minimum Education Requirements:
High school degree or equivalent required unless otherwise noted above
LocationBostonTime TypeFull time
Salary Range: $167,400.00 - $204,600.00
The job posting range is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs and affordability.
This job is also eligible for variable pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and a suite of well-being benefits to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
WHY Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA?
We understand that the confidence gap (https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2014/05/the-confidence-gap/359815/) and imposter syndrome (https://www.braintreepayments.com/blog/overcoming-imposter-syndrome/) can prevent amazing candidates coming our way, so please don't hesitate to apply. We'd love to hear from you. You might be just what we need for this role or possibly another one at Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be brilliant. We encourage you to bring us your true colors, , your perspectives, and your experiences. It's in our differences that we will remain relentless in our pursuit to transform healthcare for ALL.
As an employer, we are committed to investing in your development and providing the necessary resources to enable your success. Learn how we are dedicated to creating an inclusive and rewarding workplace that promotes excellence and provides opportunities for employees to forge their unique career path by visiting our Company Culture (https://careers.bluecrossma.org/us/en/culturepage) page. If this sounds like something you'd like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you. You can also join our Talent Community (https://careers.bluecrossma.org/us/en/jointalentcommunity?applyType=JTC) to stay "in the know" on all things Blue.
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Our Commitment to You
We are committed to investing in your development and providing the necessary resources to enable your success. We are dedicated to creating a refreshing and rewarding workplace that promotes excellence and provides opportunities for employees to forge their unique career path. We take pride in our diverse, community-centric, wellness-focused culture and believe every member of our team deserves to enjoy a positive work-life balance.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is an Equal Employment Employer - veterans/disability. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts's legal duty to furnish information.
