Senior Program Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Strategy - Health

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Collaborate across departments to develop and execute a comprehensive CSR strategy aligned with our mission, values, and business objectives.

Partner with teams to design signature programs aiming to advance our mission of improving health for customers and communities.

Manage and implement CSR programs addressing social and environmental concerns, with a particular focus on adolescent behavioral health challenges.

Assess and report on project progress and impact, ensuring compliance and providing insights for program enhancement and decision-making.

Program Management:

Identify, design, and implement CSR programs that address social and environmental issues, aligning with the company's goals, including a program focused on addressing adolescent behavioral health.

Partner closely with Community Engagement, Drivers of Health, and DEI teams to ensure alignment.

Manage the grantmaking process, including soliciting, reviewing, and awarding grants to organizations aligned with our mission and strategic priorities.

Monitor and assess the progress and impact of funded projects, ensuring they align with program objectives and meet compliance requirements.

Oversee the budget for assigned programs, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and adherence to financial guidelines.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Cultivate stakeholder engagement, internally and externally, ensuring consistent communication and collaboration for CSR initiatives.

Engage in industry collaboration to share best practices and advance CSR efforts.

What You Bring (Hiring Requirements):

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Sustainability, Social Sciences).

8+ years of program management experience within CSR departments, Foundations, consulting firms, or nonprofits.

In lieu of degree, 10+ years of experience in related field.

Demonstrated success in developing and executing CSR strategies, managing grantee relationships, and exceptional project management.

Profound understanding of CSR principles, trends, and impact measurement frameworks, regulations, and standards.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders at all levels.

Advance knowledge in data analysis and reporting tools.

Familiarity with CSR-related regulations and standards, coupled with a passion for CSR and health improvement.

Sound judgment and independent decision-making abilities.

Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel

It's an exciting time to work at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC). Health care is changing, and we're leading the way. We offer more than health insurance our customers can count on. We’re committed to better health and better health care − in our communities and beyond. Our employees bring energy and creativity to the workplace, and it shows in our innovative approach to improving the health and well-being of North Carolinians.Blue Cross NC is a fully taxed, not-for-profit North Carolina company with major operations centers in Durham and Winston-Salem. We employ more than 5,000 people who are passionate about health care, and we serve more than 4.3 million members.Help us lead the charge for better health care by joining our award-winning team. Discover tremendous opportunities with us to do challenging and rewarding work. Opportunities that can lead you to a fulfilling career, work that can help others lead healthier, happier lives.E-VerifyOur company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit E-Verify Overview (https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/e-verify-overview) for English or Visión General de E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/es/empleados/vision-general-de-e-verify) for Español.Third Party Staffing AgenciesBlue Cross NC does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. For the protection of all parties involved in the recruiting process, resumes will only be accepted from recruiters/agencies if a signed agreement is in place at the inception of the recruiting effort and authorized for a specific position. Unsolicited resumes sent to Blue Cross NC from recruiters/agencies do not constitute any type of relationship between the recruiter/agency and Blue Cross NC and do not obligate Blue Cross NC to pay fees if we hire from those resumes.