Manager, Drivers of Health

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina • Remote Flex - North Carolina, SC

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role helps shape and execute the Drivers of Health portfolio covering social determinants of health such as transportation and food/nutrition. Responsible for translating strategy into effective pilots, strong business integration, and measurable learning that can succeed within real health care and insurance operating environments. Leads day-to-day execution of Drivers of Health work, directly manages team members and operates with significant autonomy in a highly matrixed environment. This role provides consistent leadership and proactive management of the Drivers of Health portfolio, anticipating risks and dependencies before they disrupt momentum.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required)
• 8+ years of experience in related field. In lieu of degree, 10+ years of experience in related field
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives in a matrixed environment
• Experience managing projects or portfolios with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
• Familiarity with drivers of health/social determinants of health initiatives

Nice To Haves

• Experience in health insurance, value-based care, or healthcare delivery models
• Experience designing or managing pilots, innovation programs, or new product initiatives
• People leadership experience, including direct management and team development
• Strong business acumen, including understanding financial and operational tradeoffs

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Director to shape and evolve Drivers of Health strategy, including pilot design and prioritization
• Translate strategy into actionable pilots, partnerships, and operational plans aligned with business needs
• Lead execution of the Drivers of Health portfolio, ensuring pilots stay on track despite shifting priorities
• Sequence and manage work across pilots to balance speed, capacity, and learning continuity
• Identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, and capacity constraints before they impact delivery
• Embed evaluation, research, and measurement into pilot design to drive learning and scalability
• Manage and develop team members, setting clear priorities, expectations, and performance standards
• Drive alignment, accountability, and momentum across a highly matrixed set of stakeholders
• Build strong partnerships across product, finance, clinical, operations, and customer teams
• Apply healthcare and business acumen to ensure pilots are operationally and financially viable
• Align Drivers of Health work with enterprise initiatives and broader business strategies
• Manage external partner relationships, ensuring performance, accountability, and alignment with internal priorities

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage along with numerous health and wellness programs
• Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacy assistance
• Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education
• 401k match including an annual company contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager