Blue Shield of California
Program Manager, Consultant
Blue Shield of California, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
The Digital Engineering and Experience Cloud First team is a cross-functional group responsible for the advancement and support of the Stellarus Cloud Migration and Modernization. The Consultant Program Manager will report to the Sr. Manager, Project and Program Management. In this role, you will support the IT priority initiative owner and team to help orchestrate our multi-year program delivery.
Our priority initiatives are key in building the technology foundation to modernize Blue Shield by moving to the Cloud, building out the Experience Cube, and migrating our applications to deliver a much higher quality experience for our members and providers. Your role as Principal Program Manager is instrumental to the team’s success. 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.
Responsibilities
Operate at a strategic business level to ensure programs/initiatives are in line with Blue Shield of California strategic goals, objectives, and value delivery Communicate with all levels, including senior management, make recommendations, and influence decision-making Leverage cross-functional internal and external relationships to drive initiatives forward and ensure on-time, high-quality delivery within budget, timeframe, and well-managed demand and capacity of resources Plan and implement multiple and extremely complex programs/initiatives spanning across business areas Determine key issues, develop effective action plans, and implement to successful conclusion Build annual and long-term integrated roadmaps and schedule, partner with product and service owners to define quarterly epics, user stories, and features that will deliver on the committed value Manage overall budget of the initiatives, drive forecast, accurate demand and capacity, maintain progress, and report out on a regular basis to leadership Monitor performance, velocity, predictability, quality, and business value realization to inform stop, pause, or persevere recommendations with IT Senior Leadership Team Clearly communicate at all levels of the organization, including product/service owners, portfolio leaders, and executive leadership team Qualifications
Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience At least 7 years of prior relevant experience in a related area At least 5 years of experience in Agile principles, practices, and methodology Experience communicating and reporting out to executive leadership team on a regular basis Deep knowledge of healthcare acumen as it relates to Blue Shield of California’s members, providers, and employees Minimum 7 years of managing complex, multi-million-dollar initiatives that span across multiple teams PMP and/or Scaled Agile certification preferred About The Team
Stellarus, launched in January 2025, is designed to scale innovative healthcare solutions that support customers in creating a healthcare experience deserving of their family, friends, and neighbors. Stellarus is part of a family of organizations that is overseen by a nonprofit corporate entity named Ascendiun. The Ascendiun Family of Companies also includes Blue Shield of California and its subsidiary, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan, and Altais, a clinical services company. Stellarus’ vision is to empower its customers to create a healthcare experience that is worthy of their family, friends, and neighbors. Stellarus’ objective is to offer innovative, modern, scalable solutions that challenge the healthcare status quo. Our Values
At Stellarus, our core values of agility, trust, drive, courage, and service shape our approach to developing innovative product offerings. Our Workplace Model
At Stellarus and the Ascendiun Family of Companies, we believe in fostering a workplace environment that balances purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility. Equal Employment Opportunity
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State, and local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State, and local laws.
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Operate at a strategic business level to ensure programs/initiatives are in line with Blue Shield of California strategic goals, objectives, and value delivery Communicate with all levels, including senior management, make recommendations, and influence decision-making Leverage cross-functional internal and external relationships to drive initiatives forward and ensure on-time, high-quality delivery within budget, timeframe, and well-managed demand and capacity of resources Plan and implement multiple and extremely complex programs/initiatives spanning across business areas Determine key issues, develop effective action plans, and implement to successful conclusion Build annual and long-term integrated roadmaps and schedule, partner with product and service owners to define quarterly epics, user stories, and features that will deliver on the committed value Manage overall budget of the initiatives, drive forecast, accurate demand and capacity, maintain progress, and report out on a regular basis to leadership Monitor performance, velocity, predictability, quality, and business value realization to inform stop, pause, or persevere recommendations with IT Senior Leadership Team Clearly communicate at all levels of the organization, including product/service owners, portfolio leaders, and executive leadership team Qualifications
Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience At least 7 years of prior relevant experience in a related area At least 5 years of experience in Agile principles, practices, and methodology Experience communicating and reporting out to executive leadership team on a regular basis Deep knowledge of healthcare acumen as it relates to Blue Shield of California’s members, providers, and employees Minimum 7 years of managing complex, multi-million-dollar initiatives that span across multiple teams PMP and/or Scaled Agile certification preferred About The Team
Stellarus, launched in January 2025, is designed to scale innovative healthcare solutions that support customers in creating a healthcare experience deserving of their family, friends, and neighbors. Stellarus is part of a family of organizations that is overseen by a nonprofit corporate entity named Ascendiun. The Ascendiun Family of Companies also includes Blue Shield of California and its subsidiary, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan, and Altais, a clinical services company. Stellarus’ vision is to empower its customers to create a healthcare experience that is worthy of their family, friends, and neighbors. Stellarus’ objective is to offer innovative, modern, scalable solutions that challenge the healthcare status quo. Our Values
At Stellarus, our core values of agility, trust, drive, courage, and service shape our approach to developing innovative product offerings. Our Workplace Model
At Stellarus and the Ascendiun Family of Companies, we believe in fostering a workplace environment that balances purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility. Equal Employment Opportunity
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State, and local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State, and local laws.
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