Senior Business Manager

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As the Senior Business Manager supporting the VP, Human Capital, you’ll serve as a strategic partner, supporting organizational effectiveness, talent development, employee experience, and priority initiatives.

• Represent an Employee-Centric Culture:
  Influence key decisions and help steer the company from “good” to “great.”
• Work with an Inspiring Leader:
  Partner with a passionate, empathetic leader who values authentic relationships.
• Thrive in a Dynamic Environment:
  Adaptability and quick thinking are crucial for success.
• Grow Your Strategic
  
  Skills:
  
  Identify and address upstream and downstream impacts, developing a holistic view of the business.
• Join a Caring, Close-Knit Team:
  Experience a workplace where colleagues genuinely support one another.

• Strategic Planning and Execution
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  Consult and partner with executive management to identify key business issues, outline strategic alternatives, and recommend effective solutions aligned with Premera’s goals.
• Perform independent analyses for complex issues across disciplines, recommend action steps, and make recommendations to senior management.
• Communication and Presentation
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  Create, align, and integrate communication strategies, collaborate with stakeholders, shape sensitive messages, propose wording, and merge drafts.
• Project and Program Management
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  Lead integration of priority projects, develop objectives, manage risk, and keep stakeholders informed.
• Partner with teams and leaders to design, implement, and operate new programs or enhancements.
• Collaboration and Performance
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  Increase team performance and inter-departmental collaboration through insights and scalable projects.
• Partner with the Compliance and Ethics team to refine policies and guidelines.

• Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare, or related field or four years of work experience.
• Eight years of experience in developing, implementing, training, and supporting strategic programs and processes.
• Eight years of program, project, or change management experience (or a combination).
• Experience in human resources or a similar field is preferred.

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage with low employee premiums.
• Voluntary benefit offerings, including pet insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement programs, including a 401(k) employer match and a pension plan vested after 3 years of service.
• Wellness incentives and a wide range of mental well‑being resources.
• Generous paid time off.
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees.
• Employee recognition program.
• Hybrid work model with on‑campus resources, commuter perks, free parking, cafeteria subsidies, fitness & wellness center access, and on‑site activities.

Premera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We seek 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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National Plus Salary Range: $ – $. This range is used in higher cost of labor markets including Western Washington and Alaska.

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