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Director Strategy - Strategy and Transformation Office (STO)

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  • Pittsburgh, PA
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    Pittsburgh PA, 15222, FAP, 5th Avenue Place

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    Highmark Health

    Job Description :

    JOB SUMMARY

    STRATEGY & TRANSFORMATION OFFICE (STO)

    Highmark Health is committed to fixing healthcare and solving the challenges facing our communities, such as improving individual health, increasing patient engagement, and making healthcare more affordable. The Strategy and Transformation Office is at the forefront of this mission, developing and executing innovative plans to achieve these goals through our Enterprise Strategy known as Living Health.

    If you"re a resilient, strategic thinker, a strong experienced problem-solver, you are eager to challenge the status quo, and you are passionate about creating a healthier future for all, consider joining the Enterprise Strategy and Transformation Office. You"ll be an integral part of the leadership team dedicated to making Living Health a reality.

    As part of the enterprise Strategy & Transformation Office, the incumbent will collaborate with the senior-most executives and stakeholders across the organization to assist in the development and improvement of key enterprise strategic initiatives and will work closely with STO VPs and EVP to set project, office, and team direction.

    The Director largely is responsible for:

    • Project leadership - lead a portfolio of strategy projects from end-to-end, including: scoping the project, developing workplans, staffing workstreams, leading problem solving and solutioning, developing materials, building client relationships, influencing leadership direction, and presenting results to executive leadership.

    • People leadership - responsible for the development and growth of a small team of strategists, including ongoing performance management and mentorship.

    • Office leadership - improving how we work as a team, creating actionable improvement plans, supporting general office management to ensure team effectiveness and satisfaction.

    This position is based out of the Pittsburgh (or Buffalo) office with a minimum 3-day per week in-office requirement Tuesday through Thursday.

    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; develops and implements policies and programs as necessary; may have budgetary responsibility and authority.

    • Work with business / market owners to identify key business issues, apply right analytical framework, develop solution and recommendations, represent findings to stakeholders, and own the outcome.

    • Manage major strategy projects with the help of internal or external strategy consulting resources.

    • Supports Enterprise Strategy office in development of overall Enterprise Focus 5 strategy portfolio and cross-enterprise strategies as needed.

    • Other duties as assigned or requested.

    EDUCATION

    Required

    • Bachelor"s Degree in Healthcare Administration, Finance, Economics, or related discipline or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree

    Preferred

    • Master"s Degree in Business or Public Health or an MD

    EXPERIENCE

    Required

    • 3 years of experience in a management or leadership role

    • 3 years of experience as a consultant/client-facing member of services business, or 4 years of strategy experience,

    • 2 years of experience in a healthcare related field, preferably inside health or hospital system or health plan

    Preferred

    • None

    LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

    Required

    • None

    Preferred

    • None

    SKILLS

    • Understanding of the healthcare industry

    • Ability to solve complex conceptual and operational problems; demonstrated ability to lead teams in problem-solving exercises

    • Strong quantitative and analytical skills

    • Demonstrated client relationship, influencing, and teamwork skills. Needs to be able to lead cross-functional, cross-BU teams in complex problem-solving exercises

    • Basic project management skills

    • Strong emotional intelligence, with servant leadership mind-set

    • Commitment to self development and the development of others

    Language (Other than English):

    None

    Travel Requirement:

    0% - 25%

    PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

    Position Type

    Office-based

    Teaches / trains others regularly

    Occasionally

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

    Rarely

    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

    Rarely

    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 job 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.

    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 any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

    We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below.

    For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org

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    Job Details

    • Job category Strategic Planning/Corp Development
    • Position Type Full Time
    • Posted 08/06/2026
    • Location(s) Pittsburgh PA, 15222, FAP, 5th Avenue Place
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    • Job Family Strategic Planning-HM
    • Req ID J285767

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    Highmark Health is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.

    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 any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

    We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below.

    For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org.

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPittsburgh, PA
    IndustryHealthcare Services
    Company Size1,000 to 1,499 employees
    Year Founded1996
    Websitehttps://www.highmark.com/hmk2/index.shtml

    About Company

    Highmark provides millions of people with the security of quality health insurance

    Our history of helping families and companies with their health insurance needs dates to the 1930s, when our predecessor companies were established to help Pennsylvania's residents pay for health care.

    Highmark was created in 1996 by the consolidation of two Pennsylvania licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association — Pennsylvania Blue Shield (now Highmark Blue Shield) and Blue Cross of Western Pennsylvania (now Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield). We are now one of the largest health insurers in the United States.

    Highmark's officers and board of directors set the company's strategic direction and corporate policies. They are guided by our mission, vision and values.

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