Mgr, Strategic Initiatives II

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey•Newark, NJ

8d•$138,000 - $188,370

About The Position

The Manager, Strategic Initiatives II plays a key role in driving high-impact strategy projects in support of the Horizon BCBSNJ leadership team. In this role, you’ll act as a strategic thought partner to senior leaders, leading consulting-style initiatives that shape business direction and inform critical decisions. You’ll combine structured problem solving, analytics, and executive storytelling to deliver actionable insights while leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, highly visible environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, health policy, or a related field or relevant experience in lieu of degree
3–4 years of experience at a top-tier strategy consulting firm OR 5+ years of equivalent industry experience
At least 1.5 years in a lead role (e.g., Senior Associate, Engagement Lead), including: leading projects; managing junior team members, and interfacing directly with clients/stakeholders
Strong understanding of the healthcare industry, especially payors
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) from a top-tier program
Experience within healthcare strategy, payer organizations, or transformation initiatives
Demonstrated experience working with senior executives on strategic initiatives

Responsibilities

Lead multiple complex strategy projects simultaneously
Serve as a trusted advisor to VP- and SVP-level stakeholders
Facilitate executive discussions and guide strategic decision-making
Define project scope, develop charters, and establish clear deliverables
Design and execute research and complex analytical frameworks
Build business cases to support strategic investments and priorities
Translate data into clear, actionable insights and recommendations
Ensure solutions align with internal goals and external market dynamics
Develop structured workplans and drive projects to completion
Manage cross-functional teams, including matrixed resources
Oversee 2–3 analysts and/or team members across the organization
Ensure timely delivery of high-quality, impactful outcomes
Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and direction to team members
Mentor, evaluate, and support the development of junior staff
Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment
Create polished, client-ready presentations and documents
Communicate findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders
Drive alignment and executive buy-in on key initiatives
Ensure deliverables reflect strong understanding of internal and external context