Director Strategy Realization & Implementation

Company: Highmark Health
Location: Pittsburgh
Posted on: September 13, 2020

Job Description:

Director Strategy Realization & Implementation This job will support leadership with a primary focus on assisting in the execution of business and operational strategies throughout the business through effective communications with other executives and team members, diligent program management, and the research and tracking of key initiatives. The position has visibility with the executive leadership team and will have insight into business and operational strategy for the organization. Develops and maintains relationships with other executives and management staff to promote corporate objectives. Works to implement business specific agenda by serving as lead for initiatives and tasks advancing strategies. Responsibilities span a number of different facets of the business, including but not limited to platform onboarding, strategic planning and growth design, and managing relationships across the enterprise. Provides analytical and strategic thinking for the development and implementation of strategic initiatives that will facilitate business unit growth.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform management responsibilities to include, but are 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.

Translate strategy into operational reality by breaking down strategies, or business initiatives, into key tasks and identify accountabilities. Plan and execute projects on behalf of the leadership, and drive initiatives sponsored by leadership. This requires a significant amount of coordination with internal and external stakeholders, representing the organization.

Develop and communicate key components of project objectives and recommendations across the organization.Work with communications department and others to prepare leadership for meetings with various constituents, including board of directors and other external audiences.Manage operations for leadership.

Develop relationships, manage expectations and communicate with senior executives and managers both throughout the organization as well as with external stakeholders.

Provide support to executive leadership by driving special projects related to the business strategies. Requires a significant amount of influence with key executive leaders both within the organization, as well as enterprise-wide.

Compile reports, ad hoc presentations, briefings, and communications for internal and external stakeholders.Plan and execute leadership events such as offsite and leadership team meetings.Manage the effectiveness and efficiency of leadership and executive meetings.

Support short and long-term strategy development for the business as part of broader enterprise objectives. Organize, plan, and lead day-to-day execution of strategic priorities in a self-directed manner; Identify and make recommendations to leadership regarding opportunities for capability and operational improvements;Work closely with key stakeholders within and outside of the enterprise to ensure successful strategy development and execution.

Other duties as assigned or requested.

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EDUCATION

Required

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Management

Substitutions

6 years related and progressive experience in lieu of Bachelor degree

Preferred

Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Management

EXPERIENCE

Required

10 years in Business/Healthcare/Strategy

To Include:

5 years in Management

Preferred

None

LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS

Required

None

Preferred

None

SKILLS

Verbal and written communication skills

Analytical ability

Team leadership

Presentation skills required to effectively communicate material to all levels of management

Strategic relationship building

Organization and prioritization skills

Language (Other than English)

None

Travel Requirement

0% – 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING

Position Type

Office-Based

Teaches / trains others regularly

Occasionally

Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

Occasionally

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 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 Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s 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.

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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 their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity

or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Highmark Health and its affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in

employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status or

disability.

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