Staff Vice President (VP) Engineering

Location

Successful candidate must reside within 50 miles of an Elevance office, and able to work a hybrid schedule (3 days in office)

Summary

The Staff VP of Engineering plays a key role in overseeing and leading the IT teams that support the Federal Employee Program (FEP) for Elevance Health. This role involves leading the implementation of FEP initiatives and programs while ensuring continuous support for business operations. Additionally, responsibilities include team development, budget management, and delivering on FEP business commitments. Oversight extends to teams both in the US and internationally, ensuring consistent and effective management across all locations.

Team Scope

7 direct reports / 150 total FTE’s

Position Responsibilities

Leadership and Team Development

• Provides leadership in motivating subordinates to accomplish application design and delivery goals and objectives.

• Develops a strong team through training and effective organizational development practices.

• Hires, trains, coaches, counsels, and evaluates performance of direct report.

• Hires qualified staff for assigned areas or functions.

• Oversees entire business unit or all aspects of a centralized function.

Strategy and Planning

• Partners with business, with an AI first mindset, in developing a comprehensive FEP digital strategy to optimize our core business and leverage digital capabilities across all FEP business areas, especially improving operational & clinical services for external consumers (members, providers, etc.).

• Develops short/long-term FEP IT objectives and continuously monitors outcomes to ensure these are met by staff.

• Participates with other executives to establish strategic plans and objectives.

Resource and Fiscal Management

• Obtains resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things accomplished.

• Has fiscal responsibility for IT application budgets.

• Develops and manages the annual operating budget within financial objectives and ensures that service and goals are met.

• Monitors the portfolio budget, scope, schedule, and key performance indicators.

Process Improvement and Implementation

• Optimizes performance by constantly working on redefining and updating existing processes for improvement, contributing to overall team and organization performance.

• Implements the policies, practices, and procedures of the company and Information Technology organizations.

• Coordinates project management across department & divisional line.

Relationship Management

• Establishes relationships with business partners.

Decision Making

• Makes final decisions at the business unit level and ensures operations' effective achievement of objectives.

Position Requirements

Requires a BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field of study and a minimum of 15 years of leadership experience in leading IT Application teams or any combination of education and experience, which would provide the equivalent background required.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences

• Prior experience Leading teams and application in a Healthcare sector, preferably at a healthcare payer.

• Experience in claims payment systems, enrollment systems, Care Management, Utilization management and Customer service including member & provider servicing.

• Possess competency in Payment Integrity and Revenue-Cycle Management.

• Knowledgeable about HEDIS performance measures.

• Possess experience managing multiple application technology stacks that include Mainframe, Pega and Cloud platforms.

• Critical Thinking: Capability to evaluate information, make informed decisions, and apply logic and reasoning in monitoring complex issues specific to different projects / programs and lead teams by being decisive

• Problem-Solving: Aptitude for identifying issues, analyzing root causes, making informed decisions, and implementing innovative solutions to dynamic and unforeseen challenges.

• Communication and collaboration: Capability to address conflicts or disagreements constructively, facilitating resolution for productive outcomes in a diverse team.

For candidates working in person or remotely in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is $201,760 to $363,168

Locations:  California; Colorado; District of Columbia (Washington, DC), Hawaii; Jersey City, NJ; Nevada; New York; Washington State

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. Candidates must reside within 50 miles or 1-hour commute each way of a relevant Elevance Health location.

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.