Program Manager, Strategic Performance Initiatives

Anticipated End Date:

2026-07-04

Position Title:

Program Manager, Strategic Performance Initiatives

Job Description:

Program Manager, Strategic Performance Initiatives

Location: Nashville, TN

Hybrid 1: This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 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 if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.

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 accommodation is granted as required by law. 

The Program Manager plays a key role in advancing organizational performance through executive-level project management, data analytics, and strategic execution. Under the direction of the Wellpoint President and  Wellpoint Chief of Staff, this position leads high-priority initiatives while developing executive dashboards and performance reporting that inform decision-making. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong analytical and project management skills who can translate data into actionable insights that drive operational excellence and business results. Program managers typically support business strategies through an integrated portfolio of external client facing projects or initiatives. A program manager may have responsibility for a piece of a larger enterprise/regional external client facing program.

How you will make an impact:

• Manages and coordinates the development, approval, implementation and compliance of Assigned Tennessee programs; program budget; ensures program meets its stated objectives; provides subject matter expertise in response to day to day business issues.
• Researches applicable subject matter practices and remains aware of industry trends.
• Coordinates training related to assigned programs; develops program success measures and performs periodic assessments of program success.

Minimum Requirements: Requires a BA/BS and minimum of 5 years external client facing experience in program/project management; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:

• Graduate degree preferred.
• Project management certification preferred.
• Strong data management skills to efficiently pull, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends, inform priorities, and support operational excellence.

Job Level:

Non-Management Exempt

Workshift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Job Family:

BSP > Program/Project

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 p