Chief of Staff to the VP of Applications, Principal

Your Role The IT Applications Services team is seeking to hire a Chief of Staff to the VP of Applications, Principal. This is a vital role in developing strategies and strategic planning to support and implement the goals and interests of Stellarus and IT Applications. This role will report to the Vice President, IT Applications. In this role you will be responsible for providing leadership and oversight to ensure coordinated planning and execution of activities necessary to achieve organizational objectives. The candidate will work with the leadership team on strategic business growth & innovation goals, talent management and employee engagement initiatives, internal and external interests, as well as advising leadership on matters that impact the business unit. This role also serves as a strategic advisor, execution partner, and operational integrator for the Vice President and IT Applications leadership team, translating strategy into governance, operating cadence, executive communications, leadership alignment, and measurable 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. Your Knowledge and Experience Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Requires at least 10 years of prior relevant experience. Exceptional verbal and written communication and program/project management skills, including the ability to communicate effectively at an executive level. Ability to deal with highly confidential information and act as a liaison between leadership and internal/external stakeholders. Ability to prioritize and manage work and trade-offs against critical project timelines in a fast-paced environment. Strategic thinker who is self-driven, detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple programs simultaneously. Thought leader and continuous learner who can drive innovation and continuous improvement. Excellent influence and engagement skills in building alignment and accountability without formal authority. Ability to build strong relationships and interact effectively across all levels of the organization. Ability to work cooperatively and strategically with professional, technical, and administrative staff while integrating resources in a timely and organized manner. Acumen to handle complex situations and multiple responsibilities simultaneously with urgency and professionalism. Experience serving as a Chief of Staff, strategic advisor, business operations leader, or execution partner to senior technology leadership. Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into execution, synthesize complex inputs, simplify ambiguity, and drive leadership alignment across diverse stakeholder groups. Experience with operating model transformation, portfolio governance, investment governance, enterprise program delivery, or Platform/Product operating models. Financial and business acumen, including experience with budget planning, forecasting, workforce planning, contract strategy, vendor management, and investment prioritization. Strong facilitation skills and experience leading executive meetings, planning forums, decision reviews, and cross-functional working sessions. Ability to exercise sound judgment, represent executive intent, and maintain continuity of decisions in highly visible leadership environments. Hybrid This role requires employees to be in-office based on our hybrid workplace model, balancing purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility. For most teams, this means coming into the office two days each week. Employees living more than 50 miles from an office location will work with their manager to determine in-office time based on business need. #J-18808-Ljbffr Blue Shield of CA