Staff VP AI Technology Governance & Enablement

Location:   May be located in any Elevance Health PulsePoint office preferably in Indianapolis, IN, Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, or Washington, D.C.

This role requires associates to be in-office at least 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. Alternate locations may be considered.  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.

Summary

As Elevance Health advances its digital transformation, the complexity and scale of technology, data, and AI adoption require a visionary leader who can balance innovation with governance. This leader will unify and modernize how Elevance Health governs, enables, and operationalizes AI and technology innovation ensuring that automation, efficiency, and ethics move in lockstep. The Staff VP of AI Technology Governance and Enablement will drive enterprise governance maturity, accelerate responsible automation, and deliver operational excellence at scale.  This role will transform governance from an oversight function to an impact function and lead the Technology Solutions Governance Office (TSGO) to ensures Elevance Health’s technology and AI products & systems are trusted, transparent, and strategically aligned with business goals.

Team Scope   15+

Position Responsibilities

Associate AI Enablement

• Lead the enterprise-wide enablement and adoption of intelligent assistance (IA) and generative AI tools, empowering associates to use AI responsibly, safely, and effectively.
• Scale education, access management, and measurement to ensure AI adoption drives measurable gains in productivity, accuracy, and member impact.
• Advance automation and AI-enhanced decision support to improve speed, consistency, and innovation in daily operations.

Enterprise Governance & Operational Excellence

• Evolve Elevance Health’s enterprise governance model ensuring clarity of roles, defined accountability, and streamlined workflows through transparent SLAs and automation.
• Integrate governance, risk, and compliance practices into one cohesive operating model that balances control with agility.
• Deliver measurable improvements in responsiveness, decision quality, and operational performance.

Responsible AI Leadership

• Lead the continued integration of the tools into Responsible AI framework enterprise workflows, embedding fairness, transparency, and human oversight into all AI systems.
• Drive AI governance automation to streamline reviews and compliance reporting.
• Champion ethical and compliant use of AI-generated content internally and externally.

Policy, Committees, and Alignment

• Strengthen the coordination across enterprise governance bodies (EDAIG, RAI Office, Data Governance) to align on standards, policies, and performance.
• Guide the evolution of an AI Policy and Procedure Library, ensuring consistency, scalability, and enterprise adoption.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Risk to maintain proactive oversight of emerging technologies and regulatory requirements.

Data-Driven Performance & Transparency

• Provide leadership with actionable insights via enterprise AI dashboards tracking adoption, risk, compliance, and value realization.
• Define and govern success metrics for operational excellence, responsible AI maturity, and workforce enablement.

Key Deliverables

• Enterprise AI Enablement & Governance Operating Model
• Responsible AI Integration Roadmap (tools + automation)
• Enterprise Intelligent Assistance Adoption Dashboard
• AI Policy & Procedure Library
• Governance SLA & Accountability Framework
• Automation Strategy for AI Content Review
• Quarterly Executive Reporting on Adoption, Risk, and Value

Position Requirements

• Requires an BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field of study and a minimum of 12 years of experience in enterprise technology enablement, governance, or digital transformation leadership; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. 
• Proven ability to scale enterprise governance and AI adoption while driving automation and operational excellence.
• Expertise in Responsible AI frameworks, risk mitigation, and ethical technology enablement.
• Strong record of cross-functional leadership and collaboration with Legal, Compliance, and Risk.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences

• Previous experience establishing AI Technology & Product Governance organization
• Experience working with NIST guidelines; or NIST Certified
• Healthcare experience, or highly regulated industry experience in AI Governance

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary* range for this specific position is $191,016 to $366,114.

Locations: Chicago, IL and Washington, D.C

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company.  The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

* The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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.