Senior Business Process Engineer

Company :Highmark Inc.Job Description :JOB SUMMARYThis job leads, supports and facilitates process improvement initiatives across multiple functional units for both strategic and continuous process improvement efforts. Strategic and transformational support includes design and support throughout implementation to assure people/process/technical solutions align with strategic initiative while driving consensus among business units including process ownership and governance. Design activities include the documentation, management and oversight of end to end workflow process analysis assuring improved productivity, cost effectiveness, appropriate embedding of Key Performance Indicators, and appropriate controls for both regulatory and compliance considerations. Provides consultative services and analytic support to business management leveraging LEAN practices, Six Sigma methodologies and tools, capacity planning, resource allocation, work simplification, service level management, organizational design, consolidation, performance measurement systems, productivity improvement and expense control.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESSupport or lead the definition, scoping, chartering efforts for business process analysis/design projects related to process improvement initiatives assuring optimal business and functional delivery of the strategic delivery framework. This includes business modeling, documentation of the operating blueprint and process solution blueprinting efforts following the strategy definition as well as supporting the execution of the process solution blueprint during the implementation phase.Provide process and business consultation services which include research, analysis facilitation, process modeling, and business process improvement techniques to propose and implement business and system solutions that meet strategic objectives. Provide and support periodic reporting to leadership on assigned project activities. Establish and maintain strong working relationships across business unit/area level of management continuing to promote and continually broaden the level of business knowledge and the impact of quality/process improvement projects and programs. Participate in planning sessions with business owners to improve business processes and to prioritize and drive process re-engineering initiatives including process ownership and governance.Participate and support business case development process to identify change execution impacts to people, process, and technology solutions to achieve business objectives. Participate and support the Change Execution Process assuring resource alignment/impacts are aligned with the process governance model.Drive comprehensive business process standards, analysis and measurement to assigned projects including the definition of business process modeling standards for assigned projects and evolve the Business Process Management Nomenclature standards of a Business Process Competency Center.Support the expansion and development of Continuous Process Improvement and business process engineering skills, including Lean Six Sigma methodology across specific divisions and the enterprise, promoting the understanding and use of process improvement tools and concepts. Support leadership and management with regard to the planning, implementation and production support of Lean Six Sigma projects and the Lean Six Sigma collaboration with release planning and implementation functions across varying divisions and business platforms. Ensures all changes to processes are reflected in the repository of process documentation.Access and analyze processes, data points, and controls to determine sub-optimal performance, communicate findings clearly and effectively and make recommendations for improvement. Identify root causes of problems and demonstrate the ability to development and make recommendations for solutions to mitigate root cause. Other duties as assigned or requested.EDUCATIONRequiredBachelor Degree in Business, Industrial /Management Engineering or IT related field or equivalentSubstitutions5 years of experience in Process Improvement; to include process documentation or change, collection and analysis of related metrics, problem solving, and reduction in cycle timePreferredMaster's degree in Health Administration, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or IT DevelopmentEXPERIENCERequired5-10 years of related, progressive experience5 - 7 years managing small to medium projects across multi-functional teamsPreferred2 years in the Healthcare IndustryLICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONSRequiredNonePreferredSix Sigma Black or Green BeltProject Management Professional (PMP)SKILLSStrong Facilitation skillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to use statistical assessment to quantify opportunities and to achieve process optimizationKnowledge of the roles and deployment of change executionKnowledge of Business Process Modeling concepts and components and their respective applicationStrong understanding of Highmark specific domainsAbility to observe and provide constructive performance feedbackKnowledge and understanding of Business Process Engineering standards/protocolsKnowledge and understanding of Lean Six Sigma Tools and MethodologiesLanguage (Other than English)NoneTravel0% - 25%PHYSICAL. MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONSPosition TypeOffice-BasedTeaches / trains others regularlyDoes Not ApplyTravel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-siteDoes Not ApplyWorks primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)Does Not ApplyPhysical work site requiredYesLifting: up to 10 poundsFrequentlyLifting: 10 to 25 poundsDoes Not ApplyLifting: 25 to 50 poundsDoes Not ApplyDisclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this pliance Requirement: This position adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. 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Created: 2024-10-19