Manager, StrategyRequisition #2442875 - Location: Canada-British Columbia-Burnaby - Job Stream: Management - Type: Permanent, Full time - Salary/Rate: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 / Year - Number of Positions: 1 - Start Date: ASAP - Posting Date: 23-Feb-2026 - Travel Required: Not Required - Educational Requirements: Bachelor's Degree - Languages Required: English.About Pacific Blue CrossPacific Blue Cross (PBC) has been British Columbia's leading benefits provider for over 80 years. We are an independent, not-for-profit society with strong roots in BC’s health care system. We provide health, dental, life, disability, and travel coverage to 1 in 3 British Columbians through employee group plans and individual plans.We are fueled by a commitment to keep health care sustainable for all British Columbians. Through our PBC Health Foundation, we fund projects that improve health outcomes directly related to mental health and wellbeing as well as the prevention and/or management of chronic disease. We are interested in finding people who want to make a difference and who are looking to grow their career with us.We offer an attractive compensation and perks package. Our workplace culture values health and wellness, diversity and equality, continuing education, environmental sustainability and giving back to the community.PerksFlexible working hours of 7.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday (i.E., 37.5 hours per week).Paid vacation starts at 4 weeks per year, and increases with years of service.Hybrid work environment (i.E., a combination of work from office and work from home days).Generous benefits, including extended health, dental, and life insurance; depending on the plan that you choose, these benefit premiums can be 100% paid by PBC.PBC contributes the equivalent of 8% of your base salary to a Defined Contribution pension plan. No employee contribution or matching is required, giving you more take-home pay.Retiree Benefits plan that is available to employees who have at least 10 years of service with PBC and have reached the age of 55.Onsite gym, cafeteria, and access to virtual doctors/counsellors 24/7 via our Employee Family Assistance Program!About the PositionWe are searching for a permanent Manager, Strategy to join our Strategy and Analytics team.PBC’s compensation program is built on a pay-for-performance philosophy,



rewarding both individual and organizational achievements. The typical hiring range for this position is $110,000 - $130,000 per year, with the starting salary determined based on a combination of skills, education, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards package, you’ll be eligible for our annual bonus program.If you’re looking to take on a role that leads strategic development, workforce planning, tactical planning, budget management, while collaborating cross functionally across the enterprise, and leading a team towards healthcare in BC, we want to hear from you. This is a great career opportunity with a local not-for-profit health insurance provider where you would be responsible for leading organizational strategy development & execution, translating long-term strategic goals into short-term tactical objectives and day-to-day organizational processes, products, and/or services.Your skills in corporate strategy leadership, strategic communications and tactical leadership, and leading a team will help Pacific Blue Cross provide sustainable healthcare.This role is currently working hybrid from home and from our head office in Burnaby, BC. Apply this week if you would like to take on this role.Key Ways This Position Makes An ImpactThe Manager, Strategy leads the implementation of strategic frameworks to be cascaded throughout the organization.This role leads strategy execution by:Leading key strategic initiatives including the development, preparation, and evaluation of annual plans, business cases, and strategic models.Continuously looking for opportunities to maximize resource utilizations, cost effectiveness, and operations efficiency through innovation in business process improvements, automation, and digitization.As the Manager, Strategy, this role transforms customer needs, market dynamics,



and technological advancements into insights which form the nucleus of decision-making frameworks and guides the organization towards strategic solutions.In this role you would support the organization in maintaining a competitive advantage by researching economic influences, customer trends, and other factors to determine future organizational priorities and enhance the effectiveness of services/products and by developing recommendations for senior leaders.The manager compiles, creates, and delivers analysis, briefings, presentations, recommendations, and other information to executive and senior leadership stakeholders.This role provides tactical leadership support throughout program and project management cycles.You would research, recommend, and implement business solutions, implement process improvements, and improve effectiveness and efficiency of departmental operations.This role helps develop the departmental tactical plan in alignment with company strategy and objectives, help manage the departmental budget, monitor financial results, and ensure utilization of resources to meet the business objectives.The Manager, Strategy leads the team by coaching, mentoring, and determining the appropriate staffing levels.Key Experiences You Bring To This Role5 - 8 years of related experience including:Experience working with Agile delivery teams; Experience with Design Thinking practices and principles.3+ years of experience in a leadership positionBachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with a major in Business Administration, Information Technology, or an equivalent discipline including or supplemented by courses in leadership/supervisionExcellent knowledge of organizational strategy and customer experience practices and principlesDemonstrated proficiency in MS Office software, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as digital collaboration toolsDemonstrated budget and workforce planningExcellent leadership, relationship building, interpersonal, and coaching skills with the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders to leverage their strengths and expertiseExcellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to turn data into insightsIt’s preferred and considered an asset if you have:Experience in the insurance or healthcare industryExperience working at or with Digital AgenciesExperience leading a department or team in a unionized environment#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Manager, Strategy - $110,000 - $130,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Pacific Blue Cross
📍 Winnipeg