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Elevance Health · 14 hours ago

IT Strategy and Planning Director

Indianapolis, IN

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities. The IT Strategy and Planning Director is responsible for IT strategic planning, analysis, and execution of IT functional plans to ensure growth and performance aligns with the organization's strategic intent.

Health CareHealth InsurancePersonal HealthWellness

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and execute IT strategies at the business unit to execute across the enterprise that align with the business unit priorities and those of IT

Partner with senior planning leaders and executive leadership to create sound multi-year plans with clear planning assumptions and accurate financial insights for the IT function

Monitor and conduct research of related technology and business trends, using data and qualitative performance measures, to advise senior management relative to IT strategy

Translate high-level strategies into clear, executable global delivery roadmaps with defined ownership, SLAs, and success metrics

Conduct external research and engage partners across multiple departments within the broader enterprise, fostering a unified “One Global Team” culture that bridges geographies through collaboration, inclusion, and mutual accountability

Use forecast models and scenario analysis to analyze performance and develop action plans to address emerging market and technological opportunities, accelerating the adoption of automation and simplification opportunities

Drive measurable improvements in delivery quality, speed, and cost efficiency through governance and performance management disciplines, establishing shared KPIs, automation outcomes, and performance dashboards

Create executive reports that decipher complex technical issues, promoting transparency, proactive communication, and timely decision-making across time zones

Qualification

IT strategic planningData CollectionAnalysisIT Performance ManagementBusiness IntelligenceFinancial PlanningBusiness Process DesignGovernance maturityStakeholder managementCross-partner collaborationFlexibility across time zonesCommunicationLeadership skills

Required

BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field of study

Minimum of 10 years of experience in Data Collection and Analysis, IT Consulting, IT Performance Management, Strategy or Financial Planning, Business Intelligence and Analytics, or Business Process Design

Any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background

Preferred

A strong understanding of governance maturity and automation adoption, with the ability to drive operating model transformation

Excellent communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills across geographies

Ability to promote cross-partner collaboration, advancing AI-driven operations and integration with innovative delivery frameworks

Experience improving output-based productivity and reducing vendor dependency, enhancing cross-cultural collaboration and enterprise integration

Proven record of success leading across India–U.S. models or other global operations centers

Leadership skills to reinforce enterprise values through every interaction—fostering trust, transparency, and shared ownership

The ability to achieve governance maturity improvements and operational efficiencies within 12 months

Experience developing a defined automation roadmap with measurable 30/60/90-day outcomes and ROI

Experience in increasing stakeholder satisfaction and reducing cycle time for transitions and delivery

Experience in healthcare payer operations and digital transformation practices

Flexibility to work across U.S. and India time zones to ensure continuous alignment and issue resolution

Benefits

Merit increases

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Incentive bonus programs

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short and long term disability benefits

401(k) +match

Stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Financial education resources

Company

Elevance Health

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Elevance Health is an integrated whole-health approach to help people in health journey and address their full range of needs.

Founded in 1944

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.elevancehealth.com

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