Availity delivers revenue cycle and related business solutions for health care professionals who want to build healthy, thriving organizations. Availity has the powerful tools, actionable insights and expansive network reach that medical businesses need to get an edge in an industry constantly redefined by change.At Availity, we're not just another Healthcare Technology company; we're pioneers reshaping the future of healthcare! With our headquarters in vibrant Jacksonville, FL, and an exciting office in Bangalore, India, along with an exceptional remote workforce across the United States, we're a global team united by a powerful mission.We're on a mission to bring the focus back to what truly matters - patient care. As the leading healthcare engagement platform, we're the heartbeat of an industry that impacts millions. With over 2 million providers connected to health plans, and processing over 12 billion transactions annually, our influence is continually expanding.Join our energetic, dynamic, and forward-thinking team where your ideas are celebrated, innovation is encouraged, and every contribution counts. We're transforming the healthcare landscape, solving communication challenges, and creating connections that empower the nation's premier healthcare ecosystem.The Senior Director of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Strategic Account Services is responsible for creating and delivering a strategic customer growth vision that drives long-term value for customers and transformational opportunities for the company. This role involves managing a group of account teams overseeing health plan payers with significant annual contract value (ACV). The Senior Director will lead by example, instilling a growth mindset and best practices across the business.Key responsibilities include providing strategic thinking and thought leadership to inspire innovation and transformation, supporting teams in developing compelling value propositions, and offering competitive market insights. The role requires collaboration with various departments to drive sustainable growth and align with customers' business strategies on digital transformation.Qualifications for this position include extensive experience in managing large Blue Cross and Blue Shield health payers, strong people leadership skills, a deep understanding of the healthcare landscape, and excellent communication and presentation abilities. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in strategy implementation, financial acumen, and the ability to lead through change and ambiguity. This high-profile role offers the opportunity to drive strategy and vision, work with a collaborative and fun team, and contribute to the company's growth and success.Sponsorship, in any form, is not available for this position.Location: Remote, USWhy you want to work on this team:This is a high-profile role that will be a protector of Availity's revenue streamsBe part of driving strategy and vision in order to drive successLead a fun team that loves what they do and finds meaning in growing Availity, solving complex problems and has a ton of fun doing itWork for a leader that supports collaboration and empowers their team to get the job doneTo be qualified for this position you:10 years' experience in managing large (1MM member) health payers.3+ years in a people leadership role.Possess a deep understanding of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield landscape of health plans and inter-plan operations.BA or BS in any field plus relevant job-related experience, MBA preferred or equivalent business experience with demonstrated results.Have led strategy to implementation and have a proven ability to define a clear vision and roadmap that is challenging, but achievable and motivating to our clients and associates.Possess strong communication and excellent presentation skills.Understand financial acumen to drive profitable growth.Ability to build trust and approach problems from a curious, ready-to-learn perspective.Proven track record in strong change management with the ability to lead a team effectively through ambiguity.Work creatively and analytically in a time-limited, problem-solving environment.Demonstrate love for technology and keeping up with the rapid advances.Have a High Say / Do ratio.Believe in integrity and ethics.You will set yourself apart with:Payer experience within the Blues PlansHealthcare Technology experienceProven track record in people leadership and developmentYou will be:Working with account teams to build compelling vision statements, value-driven strategies, and position Availity as a differentiatorCollaborating with accounts and working closely across the company to infuse the mentality of leaning in, new skill sets, and thought leadership to help solve the customer's needChampioning a human-centered, entrepreneurial approach to strategic enterprise transformation within our account teams customers, and partnersAnticipating the key decisions and change management needed to make progress, craft governance frameworks, and create the organizational alignment and momentum towards a visionMaintaining a high-level understanding of platform capabilities to advise and inspire teams and customersContinually monitoring and sharing emergent, disruptive trends in technology and business transformationSeeking out and acting on feedback from clientsCreating dashboards per client on utilization, penetration of products, pursuit plans, and win strategiesServing as a role model and a developer of people to continue to grow at AvailityDriving revenue and costs forecasts for your line of businessSynthesizing insights from account teams, driving thought leadership, and developing recommended actions that will directly impact the growth of our companyAvaility culture and benefits: Availity is a certified "Great Place to Work"! Culture is important to us and there are many ways for you to make your mark here!We have several Diversity & Inclusion teams, a Young Professionals Group, a She Can Code IT group for women in tech, and various ways to engage with fellow Availity associates. Availity is a culture of continuous learning. We have many resources and experts in our tech stack and in our industry that can help get you there too!Don't feel like wearing business attire? Cool, you can wear jeans - we are a casual place.We offer a competitive salary, bonus structure, generous HSA company contribution, healthcare, vision, dental benefits, and a 401k match program that you can take advantage of on day one! We offer unlimited PTO for salaried associates + 9 paid holidays. Hourly associates start at 19 days of PTO and go up from there with all the same holiday benefits. Interested in wellness? We allow our associates to reimburse up to $250/year for gym memberships, participation in racing events, weight management programs, etc.Interested in furthering your education? We offer education reimbursement!Availity offers Paid Parental Leave for both moms and dads, both birth parents and adoptive parents. Want to work for an organization that gives back to the community? You're at the right place! Availity partners with various organizations, both locally and nationally, to raise awareness, funds and morale as our staff members volunteer their time and funds to engage the organizations campaign.Next steps: After you apply, you will receive text/email messages thanking you for applying and then you will continue to receive more text/email messages alerting you as to where you are in the recruitment process. Interview process: Recruiter Recorded Video Pre-ScreenVideo Interview with Hiring ManagerVideo Interview with Senior Director, Account ManagementVideo Peer PanelFinal Video Interview with Chief Growth OfficerAvaility is an equal opportunity employer and makes decisions in employment matters without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.Availity is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.NOTICE: Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. 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