Strategy Lead Consultant
001_BCBSA Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
Apply to this jobThis role will focus on managing corporate strategy projects to support BCBSA Board-directed needs. Responsibilities include scoping out projects, developing and managing teams, building relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating / delivering key findings and insights to senior leaders, and assuming full accountability on project outcomes. Strategic thinking and the ability to mentor junior team members in frameworking, storylining, and presentation development based on audience is key for the role. In addition to guiding project outcomes, this role may manage the work of various team members on projects. This role may also focus on shaping and guiding key cross-functional projects to support internal organizational needs aligned with ELT priorities. Responsibilities include scoping out projects, developing and managing teams, building relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating / delivering key findings and insights to senior leaders, and assuming full accountability on project outcomes. Strategic thinking and the ability to mentor junior team members in frameworking, storylining, and presentation development based on audience is key for this role.
Job Description
Execute corporate or internal strategy projects in their entirety or components through scoping of work, development of teams, and development/presentation of deliverables to meet desired outcomes set by senior leadership
Support junior staff in performance management, training and development, and project outcomes
Participate in various Corporate Strategy job functions that including the Plan Liaison program and ad hoc presentation development for senior leadership.
The posting range for this position is:
$127,500.00 - $182,400.00
Qualifications:
Education
- Required Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
- Preferred Master's Degree
Experience
- Required 7+ Years related business experience
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Seasoned strategist with advanced analytical and creative problem-solving skills to lead hypothesis development and integration.
- Proven ability to work effectively with a variety of colleagues in different disciplines (e.g., members of BCBSA, local BCBS companies and other outside organizations and individuals).
- Ability to generate actionable insights from analytical work.
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including fully proficient facilitation and presentation skills with senior executives
Extra Posting Information:
- Ten or more years related business experience
- Experience with strategy development and analytical work
- Experience in creating client-ready project deliverables
- Experience in project management Experience working in Corporate Strategy or Strategy Consulting
- Experience with leading large corporate strategy projects in healthcare
- Experienced leader in all aspects of staff management, development, and effective team building
- Experience in creating C-suite level project deliverables
- Demonstrated team leadership ability and ability to mentor and coach junior staff
- Familiarity with health insurance industry and concepts
The posted salary 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 hiring range and this hiring range may also be modified in the future. A candidate’s position within the hiring range may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for annual bonus incentive pay.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 11 holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, generous 401(k) matching, lifestyle spending account and many other 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.
Summary
Manage and lead corporate strategy projects, develop teams, deliver insights to senior leaders.
Job title
Strategy Lead Consultant
Experience level
7+ years
Minimum experience
7+ years exp
Industry
healthcare
Location requirements
Illinois-based, remote work allowed
Salary
$128k–$182k
Visa sponsorship
H-1B sponsor history
Management role
Yes
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Illinois, USA