Principal Affordability Program Manager

Responsibilities

• Drive the development and documentation of design, requirements and implementation of multiple complex initiatives that align with strategic priorities.
• Develop relationships and partner with key resources, both internal and external, to collaborate on the design and ensure all market, member, and provider considerations are factored into the design.
• Partner in the business decision making process to ensure capabilities, systems and processes meet market expectations and that alternate approaches are vetted and explored.
• Manage related ongoing program management work to understand what is needed to recommend strategy and solutions, while influencing and steering others to accomplish that strategy across multiple complex programs.
• Manage appropriate metrics, perform data analysis and evaluation for each of the initiatives.
• Develop and continually update program or project plans, timelines and deliverables while coordinating multiple sub-processes to expand and/or improve programs across multiple complex programs.
• Develop and implement a communication plan in conjunction with leadership and to support initiatives, including status and progress updates for multiple complex programs.
• Stay abreast of changes in the rapidly evolving health care marketplace.

Requirements

• 7+ years of related professional experience.
• Demonstrated organizational relationship management skills.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity.
• Strong critical thinking skills and problem solving/conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong facilitation, negotiation and presentation skills, adapting approach as needed.
• Attention to detail and time management skills.
• Self-motivated, ability to work independently, and demonstrated ability to work under tight time frames.
• Knowledge of the health care industry, payer business models, business segments and products.
• Proven ability to handle a variety of assignments in a fast paced and complex business environment.
• Proven ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• High school diploma (or equivalency) and legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Health Science or related field.
• Master’s degree in business, nursing, public health, health sciences, health promotion or related field.
• Experience in process improvement.
• Content expertise in the reduction of health risk behavior.

Skills

• Knowledge of the health care industry, payer business models, business segments and products.
• Proven ability to handle a variety of assignments in a fast paced and complex business environment.
• Proven ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Benefits

Pay Range: $102,400.00 - $138,300.00 - $174,200.00
Annual Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position, including skills, ability, and knowledge the selected individual is bringing to the specific job.
We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package Which May Include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
401k
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
And more
To discover more about what we have to offer, please review our benefits page.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. Blue Cross of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains an Affirmative Action plan, as required by Minnesota law applicable to state contractors. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on any legally protected characteristic.

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements not specified.