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The Associate VP, Technology Solutions devises an effective strategy for executing and delivering on IT business initiatives. The Associate VP, Technology Solutions requires a in-depth understanding of how organization capabilities interrelate across segments and/or enterprise-wide.

Humana is a Fortune 50 market leader in integrated healthcare whose dream is to help people achieve lifelong well-being. As a company focused on the health and well-being of the people we serve, Humana starts from within, and is committed to providing progressive benefits that advance the employment experience and vitality of the associate community. Through offerings anchored in a whole-person view of human well-being, Humana embraces a focus on stimulating positive individual and population changes while nurturing a sense of security, enabling people to live life fully and be their most productive.

The Associate VP, Technology Solutions works across business and IT to define effective strategy for executing and delivering critical initiatives. The Associate VP, Technology Solutions will lead the rationalization of multiple technologies across the enterprise, focusing on the consolidation of hundreds of UI into a target framework. Additionally, this person will lead the improvement and governance of the Software Development Lifecycle for Humana IT, removing friction from engineers while ensuring controls and governance are achieved. The successful candidate will possess proven delivery experience and technical expertise across multiple platforms and will have senior level leadership experience in a complex corporate environment.  They will be a “disrupter” with a record of driving meaningful change and collaborating effectively with a wide range of internal and external business partners to design and execute strategic initiatives.  Healthcare industry experience is a plus.

Job Responsibilities

• Work with the technology and business leadership teams to develop vision and strategy aligned to lead technology strategy and execution for the rationalization of the Insurance IT portfolio of systems.

• Partner closely with product owners and product managers, strategy teams, enterprise security teams, portfolio leadership, and supporting IT development partners to design an approach, drive accountability, and execute on the simplification of user interfaces.

• Provide strategic planning and execution support for the enterprise SalesForce relationship and implementations.

• Drive governance and continual improvement with the Humana SDLC, working with stakeholders and process owners to remove friction with improved controls and automation.

• Effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders, including senior leaders across IT and the enterprise.

• Manage delivery teams and create a culture of high performance and engagement through goal setting, talent development, coaching, and feedback.

• Evaluate new technology, software, and processes continuously, recommend changes to advance capabilities of the organization.

• Assess and communicate risks associated with IT investments; and manage/mitigate risks related to current systems in Insurance IT.

Behavioral Competencies

• Exceptional leadership skills, marked by poise, positive influence, and the ability to drive change.

• A management style that is collaborative, energetic, results-oriented, and innovative.

• Ability to credibly contribute to business discussions and influence strategic outcomes across the business.

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders across both the business and technology.

• Proven track record of successful collaboration in a highly matrixed organization.

• A “talent magnet” who is inspiring to all levels within the organization. The ability to attract and retain top talent, build a world class technology team, and develop next-level leaders.

• Demonstrated advanced ability to use integrated and conceptual thinking to solve problems.

• Demonstrated ability to employ judgment and experience to make rapid, complex decisions.

• Significant expertise establishing and develop strong working relationships with all levels of associates and external parties, while maintaining appropriate levels of objectivity to their work.

• Experience effectively communicating technology strategy and related methodologies with internal/external parties.

• Highly developed interpersonal, presentation, and communications skills (written and oral).

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