Strategic Planning and Performance, Consultant

Blue Shield of California • El Dorado, AR

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Enterprise Portfolio Value Office (EPVO), part of the Office of the Chief Operating Officer, enables Blue Shield of California to deliver enterprise strategy, achieve measurable business value, and improve decision making through Lean Portfolio Management and value management best practices. The Strategic Planning and Performance Consultant reports to a Senior Manager and plays a key role in shaping and operationalizing enterprise planning and performance management capabilities. This role partners closely with portfolio leaders, finance, and cross functional teams to ensure strategic priorities are clearly articulated, performance is transparently measured, and enterprise deliverables are executed with discipline. This is a hands-on consulting role that balances analytical rigor, stakeholder influence, and execution—ideal for someone energized by ambiguity, complex problem solving, and executive level work that drives real business outcomes. Our leadership model is about developing great leaders at all levels and creating opportunities for our people to grow – personally, professionally, and financially. We are looking for leaders that are energized by creative and critical thinking, building and sustaining high-performing teams, getting results the right way, and fostering continuous learning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of progressive experience in strategic planning, portfolio management, management consulting, project/program management, or agile delivery
• Demonstrated experience influencing cross‑functional stakeholders and delivering results without formal authority
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear executive insights
• Proven ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast‑changing environments
• Experience supporting or leading enterprise‑level planning or roadmap development
• Track record of company‑wide or multi‑function impact

Nice To Haves

• Lean Portfolio Management or value management practices
• Executive‑level storytelling and presentation development
• Health care, payer, or regulated‑industry experience (helpful but not required)

Responsibilities

• Lead and support annual and quarterly enterprise planning processes, including facilitation, synthesis of inputs, and preparation of executive ready materials
• Own portfolio performance analysis, identifying risks, dependencies, and opportunities, and translating data into actionable insights and recommendations
• Develop and maintain performance dashboards, narratives, and executive presentations that support prioritization and investment decisions
• Manage the execution of monthly and quarterly enterprise planning and performance deliverables, ensuring quality, timeliness, and alignment
• Independently plan and execute moderately complex initiatives or workstreams, navigating cross functional dependencies and competing priorities
• Partner with portfolio leaders and enterprise teams as a trusted advisor, helping teams connect strategy to execution and outcomes
• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities across planning, governance, and performance management processes
• Contribute to team capability building through knowledge sharing, playbooks, and standard frameworks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees