Strategic Planning Director

Description

Strategic Planning Director

Location:  This position will work a hybrid model (remote and office). The ideal candidate will live within 50 miles of one of our Elevance Health PulsePoint locations.

The Strategic Planning Director is responsible for managing the enterprise-wide planning process for a VP and above.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Directs monthly/quarterly reporting process and annual operating plan development.

• Ensures rationale is in sync with corporate strategic direction.

• Develops annual business plan and quarterly forecast material and tools.

• Coaches business planning participants on requirements, analysis, and deadlines.

• Manages strategic projects, reports and analysis.

• Leads the development and direction of selected issues and projects.  

• Understands all aspects of the business and partners with executive leadership to define strategy and successful criteria for the future.  

• Translates strategy into defined tactics, programs/projects priorities, and timelines and ensures alignment and attainment of enterprises' strategic plans to turn strategy into reality.  

• Monitors, measures and communicates delivery against the business strategic plan and the quality of outcomes.

• Researches relevant trends and activities in their area of expertise and works with business leadership to further define business strategy and sustain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

• Builds and leverages relationships to provide innovative solutions to complex business problems.  

• Proposes opportunities to improve results based on continuous needs assessment.  

• Self-starter with strong relationship development and collaboration skills

• High level of business acumen and strategic thinking

• Basic understanding of healthcare including health plan metrics and what drives value

• Detail Oriented with Strong Communication Skills both Oral and Written

Minimum Requirements:

Requires a BA/BS degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 years of related experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:

• Business knowledge in multiple disciplines within a Healthcare organization is strongly preferred

• Prior strategy, management consulting, strategic planning, and/or project/program management experience is strongly preferred.

• Strong PowerPoint presentation and storytelling skills preferred.

• Strong Excel Skills (ability to summarize raw data) preferred.

• Health Care Experience is preferred.

• Travel may be required.

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process. Candidates must reside within 50 miles or 1-hour commute each way of a relevant Elevance Health location.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.comfor assistance.