Initiative Project Leader

Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 3 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. Alternate locations may be considered if candidate resides within a commutable distance from an office.

The Initiative Project Leader is responsible for leading complex, enterprise-wide transformation initiatives that integrate digital enablement, operating model redesign, and workforce adoption to improve end-to-end business performance. This role requires strong executive presence, experience driving cross-functional alignment in highly matrixed healthcare environments, and the ability to translate strategy into measurable operational outcomes.

How you will make an impact:

• Serves as a strategic thought partner to senior leaders across Operations, PE &C, PSCCR, Finance, Actuary and IT to align transformation initiatives with enterprise strategy and regulatory requirements.
• Leads enterprise transformation efforts from diagnostic assessment through implementation , including operational model redesign, workflow optimization, and digital/AI enablement where applicable.
• Designs and facilitates executive alignment sessions, root cause workshops, and structured problem-solving engagements to resolve high-impact business and regulatory risks.
• Translates complex operational and data insights into executive-level recommendations, dashboards, and reporting frameworks to drive adoption and accountability.
• Builds consensus across functional leaders and mobilizes cross-functional teams to execute time-bound recovery or mitigation plans when needed.
• Ensures sustainability of improvements through governance structures performance metrics, workforce readiness planning, and change adoption strategies.
• Partners with IT and analytics teams to implement reporting enhancements, automation, and system changes that reduce recurring operational friction.
• Articulates initiative strategy, risk exposure, financial impact, and adoption metrics to Program Office, Operational Council, and ELT stakeholders.
• Travels to worksite and other locations as necessary to lead workshops and executive sessions.

Minimum Requirements:

Requires a BA/BS degree in a related field and a minimum of 8 years of professional experience in an operations environment including 7 years of leading and directing large enterprise wide projects; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences:

• Degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Organizational Leadership, Engineering or related field strongly preferred.
• Experience leading enterprise-level transformation initiatives within healthcare, health insurance, consulting, or similarly complex regulated industries strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience influencing VP+ stakeholders and facilitating executive alignment in high-visibility environments strongly preferred.
• Experience integrating operating model redesign with digital, automation, or AI-enabled workflow improvements strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to drive adoption across large associate populations (1,000+ employees) strongly preferred.
• Experience within a national healthcare layer or large consulting firm strongly preferred.
• Background in regulatory risk mitigation or enterprise recovery initiatives preferred.
• Experience building workforce planning models, transformation roadmaps, or scalable change frameworks preferred.
• MBA and/or advanced degree preferred.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification preferred.

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.