Continuous Improvement Program Manager Jobs in Kansas

Why Join Us?

• Make a Positive Impact:Your work will directly contribute to the health and well-being of Kansans.

• FamilyComes First: Total rewards package that promotes the idea of family first for all employees.Paid vacation and sick leave with paid maternity and paternity availableimmediatelyupon hire

• Professional Growth Opportunities:Advance your career with ongoing training and development programs.

• Dynamic Work Environment:Collaborate with a team of passionate and driven individualsin a work environment that promotes flexibility.

• Trustand Stability:Work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansaswith over 80 years of commitment,compassionand community.

• Inclusive Work Environment:We pride ourselves on fostering a workplace where everyone is valued and respected.

Benefits & Perks

• Basecompensationis only onecomponentof your competitive Total Rewards package

• Incentivepayprogram (EPIP)

• Health/Vision/Dental insurance

• 6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers

• Fertility/Adoptionassistance

• 2 weeks paid caregiver leave

• 401(k) plan matching up to 5%

• Tuition reimbursement

• Health & fitness benefits,discountsand resources

• Program Management and Development: Manage programming, technical guidance, stakeholder engagement, and other special projects.

• Collaboratively design and launch innovative programs and initiatives that address customer needs and market demands. Create program frameworks, defineobjectives, andestablishperformance metrics.

• Resource Coordination: Manage project resources, including technology,dataand financial assets. Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure efficient use of resources andtimelyproject delivery.

• Strategy Execution: Implement community health strategies in coordination with internal and external stakeholders. Monitor program effectiveness and make data-driven adjustments tooptimizeoutcomes.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate regularly with local,stateand national health experts, as well as other internal and external stakeholders to meet program deliverables.

• Resource Coordination: Manage project resources, including technology,dataand financial assets. Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure efficient use of resources andtimelyproject delivery.

• Compliance and Reporting: Ensure that all programscomply withrelevant regulations and company policies. Prepare regular reports on program performance, including impact assessments and financial analyses, ensuring outcomes meet goals andobjectives.

• Continuous Improvement: Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in preventive health, social determinants of health, and health equity, as well as other relevant health trends which couldimpactKansans. Recommend and implement improvements to enhance program effectiveness and customer experience.

What you need

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to successfully manage, organize and prioritize multiple projects/priorities.

• Demonstrated statistical, analytical, problem solving, and research skills.

• Ability to lead, counsel, influence and find win-win compromise solutions through the interpretations of facts, practices, and policies.

• Aptitude for working collaboratively, cross-functionally, and independently to solve problems and implement changes.

• Ability to effectively communicate on a professional and technical level, both in written and verbal communications.

• Proficient inanalyzingperformance metrics andutilizingdata-driven insights toidentifyareas for improvement and drive continuous improvement.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in public or community health preferred; bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, economics, education, business, finance, or related area of study, or an equivalent combination of education and/or relevant work experience.

• Two years of experience in public health, economic or community development, or health policy related fields preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Normal office setting

• Up to 25% travel (must have andmaintaina valid driver's license)

• Must be able topush/pull/lift upto 30 pounds

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas offers excellent competitive compensation with the goal ofretainingand growing talented team members. The compensation range for this role is a good faithestimate,it is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid.All offers presented to candidates are carefully reviewed to ensure fair,equitablepay by offering competitive wages that align with the individual's skills, education, experience, and training. The range may vary above or below the stated amounts.