Strategy Lead Consultant

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association•Chicago, IL

About The Position

This role will focus on managing corporate strategy projects to support BCBSA Board-directed needs. Responsibilities include scoping out projects, developing and managing teams, building relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating / delivering key findings and insights to senior leaders, and assuming full accountability on project outcomes. Strategic thinking and the ability to mentor junior team members in frameworking, storylining, and presentation development based on audience is key for the role. In addition to guiding project outcomes, this role may manage the work of various team members on projects. This role may also focus on shaping and guiding key cross-functional projects to support internal organizational needs aligned with ELT priorities. Responsibilities include scoping out projects, developing and managing teams, building relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating / delivering key findings and insights to senior leaders, and assuming full accountability on project outcomes. Strategic thinking and the ability to mentor junior team members in frameworking, storylining, and presentation development based on audience is key for this role.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
7+ Years related business experience
Seasoned strategist with advanced analytical and creative problem-solving skills to lead hypothesis development and integration.
Proven ability to work effectively with a variety of colleagues in different disciplines (e.g., members of BCBSA, local BCBS companies and other outside organizations and individuals).
Ability to generate actionable insights from analytical work.
Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including fully proficient facilitation and presentation skills with senior executives

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree
Ten or more years related business experience
Experience with strategy development and analytical work
Experience in creating client-ready project deliverables
Experience in project management
Experience working in Corporate Strategy or Strategy Consulting
Experience with leading large corporate strategy projects in healthcare
Experienced leader in all aspects of staff management, development, and effective team building
Experience in creating C-suite level project deliverables
Demonstrated team leadership ability and ability to mentor and coach junior staff
Familiarity with health insurance industry and concepts

Responsibilities

Execute corporate or internal strategy projects in their entirety or components through scoping of work, development of teams, and development/presentation of deliverables to meet desired outcomes set by senior leadership
Support junior staff in performance management, training and development, and project outcomes
Participate in various Corporate Strategy job functions that including the Plan Liaison program and ad hoc presentation development for senior leadership.