Mgr, Strategic Initiatives II

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey empowers our members to achieve their best health. For over 90 years, we have been New Jersey’s health solutions leader driving innovations that improve health care quality, affordability, and member experience. Our members are our neighbors, our friends, and our families. It is this understanding that drives us to better serve and care for the 3.5 million people who place their trust in us. We pride ourselves on our best-in‑class employees and strive to maintain an innovative and inclusive environment that allows them to thrive. When our employees bring their best and succeed, the Company succeeds. About the Role 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. What You’ll Do Strategic Leadership & Advisory 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 Analytics & Insight Development 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 Project Management & Execution 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 Team Leadership & Development 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 Executive Communication & Deliverables 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 What You Bring Required Qualifications & Knowledge 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) Preferred Qualifications & Knowledge 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 Salary & Benefits Salary Range: $138,000 - $188,370 Horizon also provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes: Comprehensive health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision) Retirement Plans Generous PTO Incentive Plans Wellness Programs Paid Volunteer Time Off Tuition Reimbursement Equal Opportunity / Disclaimer Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability and any other protected class as required by federal, state or local law. Horizon will consider reasonable accommodation requests as part of the recruiting and hiring process. Disclaimer: Horizon BCBSNJ employees must live in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut or Delaware. This job summary has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by colleagues within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of colleagues assigned to this job. #J-18808-Ljbffr 100 Horizon Healthcare Services, Inc