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Mgr, Strategic Initiatives II

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
Newark, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 2/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/28/2025

The Manager Strategic Initiatives II is responsible for leading strategy consulting projects in support of the Horizon BCBSNJ leadership team. The incumbent will provide thought leadership, design work plans and drive projects in support of key strategic initiatives.

  • Simultaneously manage multiple complex strategy projects, supported by 2-3 analysts and / or Horizon employees in other divisions (on a part-time, matrix basis)
  • Independently lead advisory conversations discussions with VP or SVP-level clients
  • Develop multiple project charters, define deliverables, structure project workplans
  • Provide day-to-day team guidance and leadership
  • Design and conduct research and perform complex analytics (e.g., business cases to support investments)
  • Create high-quality, actionable recommendations, ensuring timely completion of project deliverables and buy-in of Horizon executive(s)
  • Create complete, client-ready documents, demonstrating knowledge of the internal and external context
  • Communicate project findings and results to key stakeholders, including senior leaders
  • Train, supervise, evaluate and mentor assigned staff, and help drive their professional development

The information above is intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed by each incumbent assigned to this position. This job description is not designed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of each incumbent.

Education / Experience :

  • Bachelor required - Master's Degree strongly preferred from a top school in a relevant field (e.g., business, health policy)
  • 3 -4 years consulting experience at a top-tier strategy consulting firm or 5 years of equivalent industry experience.
  • Including at least 1.5 years of experience in a Lead Associate or Senior Associate / engagement role : leading projects, interacting with clients and managing junior consultants.
  • Knowledge :

  • Understanding of the healthcare industry including payors
  • Must be fully proficient in MS Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, etc)
  • Skills and Abilities :

  • Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills
  • Strategic / Critical Thinking Skills
  • Executive presence
  • Sound Judgment & Decision Making Skills
  • Proven Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
  • Strong Presentation Skills
  • Strong Project Management Skills
  • Travel (If Applicable) :

    Horizon BCBSNJ employees must live in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut or Delaware

    Salary Range : 135,900 - $185,535

    This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to : education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. This range has been created in good faith based on information known to Horizon at the time of posting. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. Horizon also provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes :

    Comprehensive health benefits (Medical / Dental / Vision)

    Retirement Plans

    Generous PTO

    Incentive Plans

    Wellness Programs

    Paid Volunteer Time Off

    Tuition Reimbursement

    Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability and any other protected class as required by federal, state or local law. Horizon will consider reasonable accommodation requests as part of the recruiting and hiring process.

    Salary : $135,900 - $185,535

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