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Manager Big Room Planning and Support

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas

Topeka, Kansas

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Customer Service Management, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Dental Insurance, Disciplinary Action, Documentation, Engineering Change Management, Event Management, Fitness, Incentive Programs, Leadership, Logistics, Logistics Management, Mentoring, Metrics, Performance Analysis, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Team Player, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Topeka, Kansas
POSTED
3 days ago
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You Belong At Blue

Why Join Us?

  • Make a Positive Impact: Your work will directly contribute to the health and well-being of Kansans.
  • FamilyComes First: Total rewards package that promotes the idea of family first for all employees. Paid vacation and sick leave with paid maternity and paternity available immediately upon hire
  • Professional Growth Opportunities: Advance your career with ongoing training and development programs.
  • Dynamic Work Environment: Collaborate with a team of passionate and driven individuals in a work environment that promotes flexibility.
  • Trust and Stability: Work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas with over 80 years of commitment, compassion and community.
  • Inclusive Work Environment: We pride ourselves on fostering a workplace where everyone is valued and respected.

Benefits & Perks

  • Base compensation is only one component of your competitive Total Rewards package
    • Incentive pay program (EPIP)
    • Health/Vision/Dental insurance
    • 6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers
    • Fertility/Adoption assistance
    • 2 weeks paid caregiver leave
    • 401(k) plan matching up to 5%
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources

Job Summary

The Big Room Planning (BRP) & Support Manager oversees the coordination and facilitation of large-scale collaborative planning sessions (Big Room Planning) to align teams, resources, and priorities effectively, along with facilitation and data collection throughout the 12-week execution cycles. This position ensures seamless execution of planning events by providing comprehensive support, driving stakeholder engagement, and managing logistics to deliver strategic business outcomes. The Big Room Planning & Support Manager reports to the Chief Transformation Officer.

"This position is eligible to work hybrid or onsite in accordance with our Telecommuting Policy. Applicants must reside in Kansas or Missouri or be willing to relocate as a condition of employment."

What you'll do

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Responsible for performance monitoring, policy enforcement, hiring, disciplinary actions, terminations, compliance, and team development, while ensuring accurate documentation of all related employment actions.
  • Lead the planning and execution of Big Room Planning events including logistics, budget, materials and technology.
  • Lead and organize Big Room Planning Prep Sessions to drive effective communication and collaboration.
  • Develop tools, training, and documentation to enable stakeholders to quickly embrace an agile mindset and actively support Big Room Planning processes.
  • Partners closely with PMO, EP&A, and ECM to align enterprise planning, execution, and adoption, ensuring Big Room Planning drives coordinated delivery against organizational priorities with a continuous 12-week planning and execution cycle
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment, leading to successful outcomes.
  • Develop and implement strategies to improve Big Room Planning efficiency and effectiveness, including the identification of potential obstacles, risks and challenges, aiming to address before they become issues.
  • Develops and maintains reporting tools with drill-down capabilities to track and communicate progress at both the enterprise and team levels.
  • Evaluate Big Room Planning performance and implement recommendations for process improvement or changes.
  • Create, maintain, and analyze relevant metrics to measure the success of Big Room Planning.
  • Contribute to enterprise capacity initiatives through Big Room Planning data analysis, process improvement, and cross-departmental collaboration within the Transformation team.
  • Provide regular updates to executive leadership and stakeholders on Big Room Planning progress and outcomes.

What you need

Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in technology or a business-related field preferred. In lieu of degree, an additional 3 years' progressive, relevant work experience required.
  • Minimum of 6 years' experience in enterprise execution processes, including project

About the Company

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas

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