Market Planning and Effectiveness Director at Cambia Health in Portland, Oregon

Job Description:

Market Planning and Effectiveness Director



Hybrid work within Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Utah



Build a career with purpose. Join our
Cause
to create a person-focused and economically sustainable health care system.



Who We Are Looking For:



Every day, Cambia's dedicated team of Market Planning and Effectiveness Directors are living our mission to make health care easier and lives better. As a member of the Oregon Sales team, our Market Planning and Effectiveness Director develops and implements strategic plans, collaborate with sales executives, and leads projects to drive growth and profitability, while analyzing industry trends and overseeing budgeting and performance metrics - all in service of creating a person-focused health care experience.


Do you have a passion for implementing strategic plans and driving sales growth? Do you thrive in fostering a collaborative relationships and caring team? Then this role may be the perfect fit.



What You Bring to Cambia:




Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
  
  


• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a project management, operations, or strategic advisory role, ideally with exposure to C-suite dynamics.
  
  


• Exceptional communication skills. High emotional intelligence, with the ability to build trust and relationships across all levels of the organization.
  
  


• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  
  


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially in PowerPoint and Excel; familiarity with project management tools is a plus.
  
  

Strategic Planning & Execution:

• Support the President in the development and execution of the company's strategic plan, setting key priorities, tracking KPIs, and ensuring alignment across departments.
  
  


• Identify, prioritize, and monitor high-impact initiatives to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
  
  


• Assist in the preparation and facilitation of executive team meetings, strategic off-sites, and quarterly business reviews.
  
  

Project Management:

• Oversee and manage critical projects and initiatives on behalf of the Market President, ensuring they are completed on time and within scope.
  
  


• Develop and maintain timelines, track progress, and work closely with cross-functional teams to meet project goals.
  
  


• Troubleshoot and resolve issues proactively, implementing process improvements as needed.
  
  

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Serve as a central point of contact for the Market President, acting as an information hub for key stakeholders both inside and outside the organization.
  
  


• Prepare executive-level presentations, reports, and correspondence for the Market President, ensuring clarity and alignment with the company's mission and values.
  
  


• Facilitate communication between the Market President and department heads, ensuring a consistent flow of information and maintaining strong working relationships.
  
  

Decision Support:

• Conduct research, gather data, and provide analytical support to assist the Market President in making informed decisions.
  
  


• Summarize key findings and insights, offering recommendations when appropriate, and ensuring decisions are communicated effectively throughout the organization.
  
  

Operational Efficiency:

• Optimize the Market President's time by managing their calendar, prioritizing requests, and handling confidential matters with discretion.
  
  


• Improve operational workflows and processes within the Market President's office, streamlining communication and enhancing efficiency.
  
  


• Proactively identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies, suggesting improvements that increase organizational effectiveness.
  
  

Skills and Attributes:

• Proven leader with expertise in analyzing, developing, and implementing business processes to drive sustainable improvement.
  
  


• Excellent communication and facilitation skills to resolve complex issues, build consensus, and manage strategic relationships.
  
  


• Strategic thinker with a proven track record of planning and execution, and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
  
  


• Strong analytical skills to gather and interpret data, conduct market research, and perform financial analysis.
  
  


• Experience initiating and managing business transformation projects, leading change, and maximizing efficiency opportunities.
  
  


• Effective problem-solver with ability to think creatively and clarify complex issues, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
  


• Strong partner and influencer with ability to develop and maintain relationships with cross-functional stakeholders.
  
  

What You Will Do at Cambia:

• Manages and provides oversight and leadership in the planning and execution of strategic initiatives, driving annual strategic plans and objectives, and identifying and solving for planning process risk factors.
  
  


• Collaborates with cross-functional executives to drive thought leadership, develop and implement long-term operating plans, and leverage employee satisfaction survey responses to drive performance.
  
  


• Develops and manages business development processes, including sponsorships, events, distribution, channel engagement, and monthly account and prospect planning reviews.
  
  


• Creates and manages monthly operating plans to ensure readiness to launch new products and services and develops and communicates organizational objectives and team goals.
  
  


• Tracks objectives to ensure timely achievement of results within budget and scope and informs senior leadership about portfolio planning and ongoing status of strategic business initiatives.
  
  


• Facilitates prioritization, capacity, and resource allocation decisions with the leadership team, and leads budget planning, forecasting, and preparation of strategic documents.
  
  


• Identifies and resolves critical risks and issues, escalates issues to leadership or key stakeholders, and provides management to direct and virtual team members.
  
  

The expected hiring range for a Market Planning and Effectiveness Director is $119,900 - $162,200 depending on skills, experience, education, and training; relevant licensure / certifications; and performance history. The bonus target for this position is 20%.The current full salary range for this role is $112,000 - $184,000.


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About Cambia



Working at Cambia means being part of a purpose-driven, award-winning culture built on trust and innovation anchored in our 100+ year history. Our caring and supportive colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry, innovating together toward sustainable, person-focused health care. Whether we're helping members, lending a hand to a colleague or volunteering in our communities, our compassion, empathy and team spirit always shine through.



Why Join the Cambia Team?



At Cambia, you can:

• Work alongside diverse teams building cutting-edge solutions to transform health care.


• Earn a competitive salary and enjoy generous benefits while doing work that changes lives.


• Grow your career with a company committed to helping you succeed.


• Give back to your community by participating in Cambia-supported outreach programs.


• Connect with colleagues who share similar interests and backgrounds through our employee resource groups.

We believe a career at Cambia is more than just a paycheck - and your compensation should be too. Our compensation package includes competitive base pay as well as a market-leading 401(k) with a significant company match, bonus opportunities and more.


In exchange for helping members live healthy lives, we offer benefits that empower you to do the same. Just a few highlights include:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members, including mental health benefits.


• Annual employer contribution to a health savings account.


• Generous paid time off varying by role and tenure in addition to 10 company-paid holidays.


• Market-leading retirement plan including a company match on employee 401(k) contributions, with a potential discretionary contribution based on company performance (no vesting period).


• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental time off (eligibility requires 12 months of continuous service with Cambia immediately preceding leave).


• Award-winning wellness programs that reward you for participation.


• Employee Assistance Fund for those in need.


• Commute and parking benefits.

Learn more about our benefits.


We are happy to offer work from home options for most of our roles. To take advantage of this flexible option, we require employees to have a wired internet connection that is not satellite or cellular and internet service with a minimum upload speed of 5Mb and a minimum download speed of 10 Mb.


We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug and tobacco-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A background check is required.


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