Strategic Project/Program Manager, Health Plan Strategy

Job Description

At Blue Cross NC, we’re making health care better for all – by listening deeply, challenging what’s possible, and putting care at the heart of everything we do. Join a purpose driven team where ideas spark change, growth is encouraged, collaboration fuels impact, and you’re supported with the flexibility and trust to do meaningful work.

The Strategic Project/Program Manager supports the execution of the Health Plan’s strategic priorities by leading and coordinating high-impact programs and strategic initiatives. This role is responsible for translating strategy into execution by managing cross-functional initiatives this includes small programs or a phase of a larger program. Provide full program management including needs analysis, program maintenance, administration and monitoring, data analysis, program evaluation, and vendor/contract administration if applicable. May also make recommendations for changes or modifications for assigned program and implement as needed.

What You'll Do

• Manage and execute strategic programs or key components of Health Plan initiatives, ensuring alignment to defined objectives, timelines, and outcomes.  

• Translate strategic priorities into actionable workplans 

• Partner with stakeholders to ensure initiatives are aligned to health plan strategy, enterprise priorities, and financial goals. 

• Assess needs and coordinate resources to enhance existing programs. 

• Monitor the progress of program components to ensure the overall goals, schedules, and benefits of the program will be met. 

• Document and present program results through operational reports, outcomes studies, presentations and publications.  Prepare program reports for superiors. 

• Recommend and/or implement program and process changes as needed to achieve program goals and objectives. 

• May have budget responsibilities to control expenditures in accordance with budget allocations, together with the conformance to timing, limits and usage of funding as agreed upon in the spending plan for the assigned program. 

• May handle vendor management and administer program contracts to ensure vendors meet service level agreements if applicable. 

What You Have

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required)

• 3+ years of experience in related field.

• In lieu of degree, 5+ years of experience in related field.

Bonus Points

• Experience working within or alongside health plans, payer organizations, or complex healthcare systems 

• Program and project management (Agile or traditional), PMP 

• Financial and business case acumen 

• Strategic execution and integration 

What You’ll Get 

• The opportunity to work at the cutting edge of health care delivery with a team that’s deeply invested in the community     

• Work-life balance, flexibility, and the autonomy to do great work     

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage along with numerous health and wellness programs     

• Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacy assistance     

• Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education     

• 401k match including an annual company contribution     

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