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Chief of Staff to the CIO, Sr. Principal

Blue Shield of CA
United States, Connecticut, Hartford
Jul 15, 2026

Your Role

The Technology team is responsible for the delivery, operation, and governance of secure, compliant, and scalable platforms that support critical healthcare services and enable the successful separation and long-term independence of the Ascendiun family of companies. The Chief of Staff, Sr. Principal will report to the Chief Information Officer (CIO). In this role you will serve as the CIO's trusted advisor, strategic partner, and operational leader. This role enables clarity, alignment, and disciplined execution across the Technology organization, ensuring that strategy translates into sustained, measurable outcomes.

Our leadership model is about developing great leaders at all levels and creating opportunities for our people to grow - personally, professionally, and financially. We are looking for leaders that are energized by creative and critical thinking, building and sustaining high-performing teams, getting results the right way, and fostering continuous learning.

Your Knowledge and Experience



  • Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Requires a minimum of 12 years of experience in strategy, operations, consulting, or technology leadership roles
  • Demonstrated experience as a Chief of Staff, strategic advisor, or senior operational leader
  • Exceptional communication skills with ability to influence executive stakeholders
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and systems-thinking capabilities
  • Proven track record leading large-scale, high-impact initiatives
  • Experience with operating model design, governance frameworks, and program delivery
  • Experience in regulated environments preferred
  • Familiarity with Technology Business Management and enterprise operating models preferred
  • Demonstrated success introducing scalable frameworks and processes
  • Expertise in operational excellence and execution discipline



Hybrid

This role requires employees to be in-office based on our hybrid workplace model, balancing purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility. For most teams, this means coming into the office two days each week.

Employees living more than 50 miles from an office location will work with their manager to determine in-office time based on business need.

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