Program Manager IV, Skills Building

Premera Blue Cross•Mountlake Terrace, WA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Manager IV, Skills Building is part of a collaborative and integrated talent team that helps build a culture of ongoing development and internal mobility at Premera. In this impactful role, you will support the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of our employees, starting with AI Learning Pathways. You will update and design development programs—like leadership and skills training—using best practices and new methods to improve effectiveness. You will develop and facilitate impactful presentations and developmental initiatives in collaboration with business leaders and Employee Experience. You will determine methods and approaches for evaluating the effectiveness of our development initiatives. Ultimately, your efforts will help achieve our purpose of making Healthcare work better by ensuring Premera’s employees have the full set of skills and capabilities required to successfully manage towards business outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in organizational development, curriculum development, education, human resources, business or related area or equivalent work experience (Required)
7 years of progressively responsible experience in learning and development, with 5 years of experience developing or delivering development programs to leaders (Required)
Background in training strongly preferred
Expertise managing multiple programs, projects, and initiatives through stages of development and implementation in collaboration with multiple stakeholders
Experience in developing and delivering learning programs through a variety of channels and experience with web-based content creation tools (Articulate360 and Vyond is a plus)
Contextual understanding or experience as a people manager or leading teams that has helped you build a portfolio of effective developmental interventions
A natural curiosity, collaborative spirit, and relationship-focus that has resulted in a history of problem solving while overcoming challenges
A strong belief that encouraging input from diverse stakeholders and opposing viewpoints will result in a stronger final product

Nice To Haves

Preferred incumbents will have a master's degree

Responsibilities

Collaborate with senior leaders and key stakeholders to thoroughly assess and identify the essential skills required for current and future success at Premera, then turn those needs into different learning experiences—such as workshops, forums, Q&A sessions, team-building activities, and online courses
Combine your knowledge of adult learning principles with the diverse perspectives and expertise of others, to design and develop innovative developmental activities that are integrated into the flow of work
Leverage your expert facilitation skills in virtual, onsite, and hybrid environments to deliver content and experiences that support people leaders at Premera
Thoughtfully develop impact measurements that demonstrate the gains and value delivered by learning experiences
Participate in or provide project management support for relevant new initiatives as they arise

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental coverage with low employee premiums.
Voluntary benefit offerings, including pet insurance for paw parents.
Life and disability insurance.
Retirement programs, including a 401K employer match and a pension plan that is vested after 3 years of service.
Wellness incentives with a wide range of mental well-being resources for you and your dependents, including counseling services, stress management programs, and mindfulness programs.
Generous paid time off to reenergize.
Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Employee recognition program to celebrate anniversaries, team accomplishments, and more.
Commuter perks make your trip to work less impactful on the environment and your wallet.
Free convenient on-site parking.
Subsidized on-campus cafes make lunchtime connections with colleagues fun and affordable.
Participate in engaging on-site activities such as health and wellness events, coffee connects, disaster preparedness fairs and more.
Our complementary fitness & well-being center offers both in-person and virtual workouts and nutritional counseling.
Challenge someone to a game of shuffleboard or ping pong while on campus.