Manager Strategy and Execution - Medicaid/DSNP

Company : Highmark Inc. Job Description : JOB SUMMARY This job leads overall department strategy as an individual contributor, as well as a manager over the strategy and project resources in the department. Supports the executive leadership of the organization with a range of strategic activities essential to ensuring the organization's goals. Provides analytical/strategic thinking and leadership support that enables project teams to isolate business issues, design and execute analytics for studying business issues (market research, scenario planning, forecasting, market share, profitability, etc.), develop technical content (competitive intelligence, market trend analysis), support development of formal recommendations to senior levels of organizational leadership, create documents (go-to-market or operational strategies, etc.) that inform critical strategic issues and decisions, support the planning, communication, and management of the enterprise strategy, and/or support the execution of enterprise strategic initiatives through a disciplined process and approach. The incumbent could have divided responsibilities of data security, cost containment, project management, program management, strategic consulting, partnerships, and executive support, as well as managerial responsibilities over the strategy and project resources in the department. This role is based in Pittsburgh, PA - you will be required to be onsite 3 days a week. T, W, Th. This role is looking for someone who has health insurance experience specifically Medicaid, and has affordability or C2V experience. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES + Perform management responsibilities including, but not limited to: involved in hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management and staff productivity. Plan, organize, staff, direct and control the day-to-day operations of the department; develop and implement policies and programs as necessary; may have budgetary responsibility and authority. + Strategic Planning/Transformation/Consulting - Lead strategy execution and/or transformational initiatives for the department. Provide strategic leadership and guidance for all strategic initiatives. Implement projects and initiatives. + Build relationships with our strategic partners, key stakeholders, and executive leaders to ensure successful engagement in initiatives and programs. Interact, communicate, and partner with executive leaderships across the footprint to achieve the objectives and execute the business unitu2019s strategy. Serve as a liaison to bridge gaps, build relationships, escalate issues, develop synergies, etc. + Assist and advise Executive Leadership with department budgeting, forecasting,staff meetings, individual development plans, resource hiring, training and management, employee engagement, initiative forecasting & portfolio development. This role will also partner with the Chief of Staff on all strategic items as assigned. + Other duties as assigned or requested. EDUCATION Required + Bachelor's Degree or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree Preferred + None EXPERIENCE Required + 3 years of strategic leadership + 3 years of program or operational management + 3 years in a leadership role Preferred + None LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS Required + None Preferred + None SKILLS + Analytical Skills + Analytical and Logical Reasoning/Thinking + Analysis of business problems/needs + Business Consulting + Building and Leading Teams + Business Strategy + Business Transformation + Change Management + Strategic Planning + Time Management Languages (other than English) None Travel Required 0% - 25% PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS Position Type Office-Based Teaches / trains others regularly Frequently 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 No Lifting: up to 10 pounds Constantly Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds Does Not Apply Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds Does Not Apply _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 position 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 Companyu2019s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employeeu2019s responsibility to comply with the companyu2019s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements._ Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below. For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice Req ID: J274990

Created: 2026-01-26