Health Plan Strategy Insights & Planning ManagerWhat You'll Do - Demonstrate deep health plan sector knowledge with a functional expertise in key business trends/topics - including but not limited to Commercial Innovation, Government Growth, Payer-Provider Partnerships, Administrative Efficiency, and Innovation/Diversification
- Lead client business development and client relationships
- Stay abreast of current business, digital, and industry trends relevant to the client's business.
- Effectively lead and motivate teams with diverse skills and backgrounds.
- Manage client relationships and delivery- mitigate risks and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes
- Provide constructive on-the-job feedback/coaching to team members.
- Foster an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment.
- Demonstrate ability to quickly assimilate new knowledge.
What You'll Bring - Bachelor's degree
- MBA or Advanced Degree is highly desirable
- 8+ years' experience in health plan management consulting
- 3+ years' experience in a senior role (manager, director) within a professional services firm
- Demonstrated experience with driving commercial relationships within existing clients and in developing new prospects at the VP level.
- Strong credentials and demonstrated success in defining and delivering digital/tech solutions
- Ability to lead a virtual team of consulting professionals across multiple projects
- A high level of motivation and self-starting attitude
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- A strong work ethic
- A willingness to travel to meet client needs
- Executive-level presence and communication
How you'll grow:- Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
- Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
- Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions
Perks & Benefits:At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well-being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills-building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you'll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in United States, visit ZS US office locations | Where we work | ZS.
Hybrid working model:We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Travel:Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.
