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As a Business Manager, you will partner with department leaders to manage the development and execution of strategic planning and initiatives for the department. You will apply business expertise, systems thinking, analytical capability, and program/project management to anticipate and plan for long-term needs and trends. You will engage and consult with all levels of the division and Premera, to develop and deliver on new business strategies, projects, and programs, providing regular updates to officers on progress. You will guide and mentor others to ensure business efficiency and effectiveness.

This is a virtual/telecommuter position, working from home.

What you’ll do:

• Consult and work with officers and department management to identify key business issues, outline strategic alternatives, and recommend effective solutions.
• Lead the integration of departmental projects and programs by development of project team objectives, implementation of team, managing, risk and ensuring key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and outcomes. Provide status updates, ad-hoc strategic and planning discussions, and post project assessment.
• Demonstrate a breadth of knowledge across multiple lines of Premera’s business and provide subject matter expertise in departmental programs and business processes across the company.
• Manage departmental planning process and perform independent analyses for a broad array of complex issues. Identify and recommend suggested action steps based on analytic results and make recommendations to management.
• Work closely with leadership and team associates to design, implement, and operate new programs and/or enhancements.
• Lead and motivate teams and maintain high quality cross-group relationships.
• Increase team performance and inter-departmental collaboration.
• Manage execution of department strategic plan deliverables, including development of goals, objectives, and roadmaps.
• In partnership with Corporate Communications, establish proper departmental communication strategy and as needed, provide proactive project communications.

What you’ll bring:

• Master's Degree in Business preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and fix organizational program capabilities and potential points of vulnerability.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate to all levels of the organization.
• Working knowledge of the healthcare industry and other integrated solution products (health, welfare, complimentary, ancillary, etc.).
• Strong customer/member experience and relationship skills.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field of study, or (4) years of work experience. (Required)
• A systems thinker in program/project management, process improvement, and understanding both technical and non-technical infrastructure.
• Ability to build effective work teams and develop flexible approaches as needed to achieve the highest member contributions.
• (5) years of experience in developing, implementing, training, and supporting new or existing strategic programs and processes, including (5) years of experience in program, project, and change management or a combination of the three. (Required)
• Experience with a large employer, health organization, or insurer.
• Experience in professional services consulting.

What We Offer

• Life and disability insurance
• Medical, vision and dental coverage
• Retirement programs (401K employer match and pension plan)
• Generous Paid Time Off to reenergize
• Wellness incentives, onsite services, a discount program and more
• Free parking
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees

Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action:

Premera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Premera seeks to attract and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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The pay for this role will vary based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographic location, market conditions, and specific skills and experience.

National Salary Range:

$75,200.00 - $127,900.00

National Plus Salary Range:

$85,000.00 - $144,500.00

• National Plus salary range is used in higher cost of labor markets including Western Washington and Alaska.