Binsy Francis

Program Director
​Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey

Binsy joined Horizon BCBSNJ in 2009 as an Application Development Manager and quickly found her passion for managing large-scale initiatives.   Her first foray into program management was driving a multi-year claims migration that consolidated platforms into a single system. The successful implementation of this project drove a Return on Investment of over $150M. As a Program Manager within the Enterprise Project Management Office, she streamlined numerous processes and implemented efficiencies to improve project delivery effectiveness.  She directed the execution of a large-scale Behavioral Health implementation that resulted in a total savings of $98M over five years. In 2015, Binsy was promoted to her current role of Program Director.
In this capacity, Binsy has led various portfolios including Mandates, Commercial Business Unit and Government Programs. Business and Information Technology leadership view Binsy as a trusted partner due to her strong business acumen and technical background. She enables the effective decision-making and brings greater transparency into portfolio management.
Binsy is a firm believer in mentorship.  She invests a significant amount of time meeting with individuals across Horizon BCBSNJ to support them on their career development and progression goals.  Additionally, Binsy supports various mentoring programs within Horizon BCBSNJ including INROADs, Pathways to Leadership and Manager Development Programs. She is also an active member in the Horizon BCBSNJ Women LEAD Affinity Group and is an active participant in the group’s Networking Committee. Lastly, Binsy volunteers her time as a member of her Church community, teaching children Sunday school during the weekends.