Title: Staff VP Strategy & Planning IT

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

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

Responsible for completing high level activities directly on the behalf of the Chief Digital & Information Officer related to key programs, and strategic initiatives. This includes providing overall strategy, planning and execution to support and promote the long-term growth plan of Elevance Technology.  In addition, this role will be key in driving strategy and tracking for technology product development life cycles.

Position Responsibilities

• Acts as an executive liaison to resolve problems and ensure successful implementation of company initiatives.

• Leads comprehensive strategic and annual planning while working with executive leaders to integrate the business planning with financial planning and coordinate efforts with other parts of the company. This includes coordination of all team efforts, planning and facilitating a strategic planning offsite and creating/documenting annual business planning document.
• Technology Product development life cycle mapping for end-to-end Product journeys, facilitating cross-functional prioritization from ideation, validation, development & design, testing, delivery & post-analysis.
• Leads Elevance Technology annual strategic planning.
• Ensure execution of strategic priorities.  Identify and align with CDIO Leadership team on top efforts requiring additional oversight and focus.
• Lead the continual refinement of Elevance Technologies long-term growth plan and strategic initiatives through planning, assessment of relevant capabilities.
• Communicate regular updates on strategic priorities and business implications across multiple stakeholders including the Board of Directors, Senior Leadership Team, and all associates though townhalls and other communications.
• Develops executive presentations and communications ensuring broad consistency and efficiency in approach across the organization.
• Effectively conceptualizing and creating executive presentations by utilizing comprehensive data analysis, research insights, and relevant notes.
• Designs and executes governance processes. Conducts in-depth strategic research and provides analytical support for strategic planning, strategic relationships/partnership opportunities and share across the leadership team as needed.
• Create crossline business partnerships to foster initiatives and collaborate with enterprise partners.
• Act as a strategic partner on behalf of the CDIO for coordination and collaboration with Carelon, M&A and Corporate Development teams on opportunities.
• Hire, train, coach, counsel, and evaluate performance of direct reports.

Position Requirements

• Requires a BA/BS degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 10 years of management experience with significant large-scale project management strategic planning and/or consulting in the health care industry; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
• Technology Product Process Management experience
• Technology background with significant experience within a large Technology organization in a leadership role, managing other associates.
• Experience in executive level presentation, advising and cross-functional collaboration.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences

• MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• AI Technology product development experience
• Experience designing presentations and experience tailoring messages to specific audiences in their preferred channels.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location, the salary* range for this specific position is $221,520 to $398,736.

Locations: Illinois

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.