Strategy Development Consultant (Hybrid)

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JOB SUMMARY

*This is a hybrid role with 3 days a week onsite in office

This job manages the Organization's corporate strategic planning process including the development of the enterprise environmental overview, refinement of strategic objectives, and identification of required supporting capabilities.  Work closely with operational unit leaders to ensure alignment of operational unit strategies with enterprise objectives.  Build network of internal and external thought leaders to track emerging market opportunities and business threats, explore novel solutions, and develop strategies to address business issues and industry trends.  Communicate enterprise strategic plan to the Board of Directors and employees.  Monitor the execution of strategy.  Has considerable latitude to interact independently with internal executives and external organizations.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1.    Enterprise Planning

• Manage all components of enGen’s enterprise strategic planning process
• Identify industry trends and issues that may impact enGen strategies and public policy 
• Provide a structured approach to the refining enterprise strategic objectives and supporting capabilities
• Manage external consultants hired to supplement the enterprise planning process.
• Prepare all materials in support of enterprise planning meetings
• Presentation to or facilitation of executive meetings to review options and make decisions surrounding strategic issues and public policy options
• Work closely with corporate support areas critical to the strategic planning process including Government Affairs, Finance and Administrative Services, and Market Research 
• Formation and management of cross functional teams to execute action plans in response to strategic issues and events
• Assist in the identification and implementation of continual process improvements to the corporate planning process

2.    Alignment of Operational Planning Activities

• Manage enterprise framework by which all operating units conduct strategic planning efforts in alignment with enterprise objectives
• Provide guidance to operating unit strategists on the structure and timing of key enterprise planning milestones
• Participate in operational unit planning activities and provide input and guidance when appropriate
• Develop and manage the tools and frameworks necessary for the collection of operational unit planning
• Conduct structured reviews of operational planning activities with CEO and executive strategy group 
• Work with the senior executives of subsidiary businesses to develop strategic planning toolsets tailored to their businesses
• Drive all strategic planning activities for Corporate Marketing & Planning and the Corporate Strategy & Development division

3.    Performance Monitoring and Communication of Strategy

• Manage performance monitoring activities relating to strategic advancement and strategy execution
• Facilitate the development of corporate performance metrics 
• Conduct quarterly meetings with senior executives to review strategic performance and support adjustment of strategy 
• Communicate key components of enterprise strategy to Highmark BOD and employees 
• Develop communications for periodic BOD meetings and the Annual Board Strategy Retreat

4.    Lead enterprise strategy projects 

• Support executive leadership with a range of strategy project activities essential to enGen's  overall strategic success
• Serve as subject matter expert to business management and stakeholders on membership, growth, operational strategy, acquisition/divestiture and competitor issues
• Provide strategic, analytic and leadership support to enGen senior management and project teams enabling: 
• Design and execution of analytics for addressing business issues including market research, scenario planning, and forecasting
• Development of technical content including competitive intelligence and market trend analysis
• Presentation of formal recommendations to senior leadership
• Manage and lead major corporate strategy and/or business development projects and teams comprised of internal or external strategy consulting resources 
• Prioritize issues and brief executive management on potential impacts and actions
• Develop processes to build competitive strategies, plans,  and tools and determine the most appropriate responses to competitive threats and opportunities

5.    Other duties as assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Healthcare or related field, or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.  
• 7 years of experience in strategic planning, corporate development, project management, or management consulting

Preferred

• Master’s Degree in Business, Healthcare or related field
• 10 years of healthcare payer industry experience
• Significant project management experience
• Experience in working with and presenting findings to management senior management

SKILLS

• Ability to assimilate a wide variety of information of strategic importance then use the information to build a coherent message and strategic options for presentation to Highmark executive management.  
• Proven track record of successful problem solving
•  Exceptional written and oral communication skills
•  Ability to interact and communicate with Highmark Executives and must do so in an effective, efficient and confident manner.
• Solid research, analytical, critical thinking and creative problem solving skills
• Broad range of general business knowledge and experience
• Ability to work independently and develop analytical assessments of strategic issues of importance to the company and its future direction

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
Does this role supervise/manage other employees?          

No    

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Is Travel Required?
Yes           

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