Consultant - Health Plan Business

<p>With more than 7,000 employees, we are the largest health insurance company in Michigan. We offer an exciting work environment with a diverse group of employees. Our goal is to make health insurance easier for our members. We want to transform the industry and become a resource that people can trust.</p>

Detroit, MI

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

When you think of <a href="https://www.bcbsm.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan</a> for health insurance, you can know you&rsquo;re getting much more. We're a company founded on a tradition of affordable, quality health care for everyone, improving the present and investing in the future.<br /><br />We offer:<br />Plans for employers and individuals that meet today&rsquo;s needs, budgets and lifestyle<br />The largest network of doctors and hospitals in the state<br />Lower health care costs Higher quality health care<br />Award-winning diversity practices<br />Grants and programs that promote better health throughout Michigan<br /><strong><br />Mission:&nbsp;</strong>We commit to being our members&rsquo; trusted partner by providing affordable, innovative products that improve their care and health.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bcbsm.com/index/about-us/our-company.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Click here</strong></a> to learn more about our commitment to our Social Mission, view company updates and reviews, and view our awards &amp; accolades.<br /><br />Learn more about your options as an external candidate. <a href="https://bcbsm.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here</a> to view open positions. http://www.bcbsm.com

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Full-time

Competitive Total Compensation Package

Overview: The Consultant will be part of the Strategy team responsible for shaping and driving strategies for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan&rsquo;s (BCBSM) Health Plan Business (HPB) division. As part of the HPB Strategy team, you will work closely with market-facing segments and functional areas as a strategic adviser and partner on near-term and long-term divisional priorities and strategies (e.g., segment and functional area-specific efforts, cross-divisional initiatives, and division-led enterprise-wide efforts). Key activities include developing work plans, performing quantitative/qualitative analysis, gathering/synthesizing external perspectives (e.g., market dynamics, competitor insights, etc.), framing strategic options, and crafting deliverables. In addition, you will support the division&rsquo;s strategic planning process and its key strategic forums/discussions, gaining exposure to the most important priorities of the business.
Responsibilities: <div id="requisitionDescriptionInterface.ID1502.row1" class="contentlinepanel" title=""> <ul> <li> <div><span style="font-size: small;">Develop detailed project plans and schedules, identify goals, objectives, risks and resource allocation</span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: small;">Monitor project status for significant deviations in quality, cost or schedule. Interface with various departments, senior management and external individuals providing value and support for continuous improvement</span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: small;">Support development of project budgets and update, as required.</span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: small;">Coach and mentor team members</span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: small;">Provide feedback on team performance</span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: small;">Ensure that expectations are developed, controlled, and executed in a timely manner</span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: small;">Represent leadership staff at meetings in their absence.</span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: small;">May provide supervision to others.</span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: small;">Other duties as assigned.</span></div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="staticcontentlinepanel">&nbsp;</div>
Requirements: <ul> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Bachelor's Degree in related field required</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Professional services (e.g., consulting, investment banking) or corporate strategy experience is preferred</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Five (5) or more years' experience in related field</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Three (3) years project management experience in health plan operations or related field</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Strong technical skills (e.g., financial modeling, quantitative methods, presentation development)</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skill</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Strong written and oral communication skills with confidence and ability to interact effectively with senior leaders</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Comfort with uncertainty and ability to manage multiple competing priorities</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Project management and organizational skills</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Leadership and/or analytical experience with data, systems, and operations</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Knowledge of program management preferred</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Ability to work independently, within a team environment and with multiple priorities</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Proficient in current industry standard PC applications and systems</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Project Management Professional Certificate preferred</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Ability to work closely with the technical support team in understanding and resolving systems issues</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Ability to develop, implement, and monitor policies and procedures</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Other related skills and/or abilities may be required to perform this job</span></li> </ul> <div><em><span style="font-size: small;">All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other grounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.</span></em></div>