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Elevance Health · 21 hours ago

IT Strategy & Innovation Director

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. The IT Strategy & Innovation Director is responsible for guiding IT enablement strategies, aligning business for IT strategic planning, and driving innovative solutions to support business growth.

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Responsibilities

Align strategies with the overarching IT strategies and advancing technology solutions to support business growth and opportunities
Advance innovative solutions that support business growth
Build foundations for the strategic portfolio operation by designing structures, processes, and disciplines that provide visibility and insights across diverse work types, while respecting the autonomy of each team’s delivery approach
Partner with governance to improve frameworks that balance rigor with flexibility, enabling consistent portfolio oversight without stifling innovation in a federated, matrixed environment
Drive transparency and executive-level reporting by ensuring accurate, timely data capture in common systems and translating complex portfolio performance into actionable insights for senior leadership
Partner with business and IT leaders to align portfolio strategies with enterprise objectives, shaping investment decisions and prioritization based on clear value and impact, while driving innovation, operational efficiency, and measurable business outcomes
Analyze portfolio performance to identify emerging opportunities, optimize resource allocation, and inform strategic decision-making
Champion change and adoption by influencing stakeholders to embrace standardized practices for portfolio tracking and reporting, ensuring accountability and clarity across the organization

Qualification

Strategic portfolio managementGovernance designProcess optimizationPortfolio management toolsStakeholder engagementChange leadershipData analysisExecutive reporting

Required

BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field of study
Minimum of 15 years of experience in technology, product management, strategic planning, and/or consulting, or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background

Preferred

Experience in strategic portfolio management, governance design, and process optimization in a complex, federated organization is preferred
Ability to translate technical and operational data into executive-level insights, including dashboards and KPIs that drive action is preferred
Familiarity with portfolio management tools and methodologies (e.g., PPM platforms, Agile frameworks, SAFe) is preferred
Exceptional stakeholder engagement and change leadership skills, with the ability to influence senior executives and cross-functional teams is preferred
Experience leading the development and execution of strategic portfolio management cadence and disciplines is preferred

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.

H1B Sponsorship

Elevance Health has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (488)
2024 (604)
2023 (660)
2022 (222)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2001-10-30IPO

Leadership Team

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Gail K. Boudreaux
President and CEO
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Geeta Wilson
Chief Technology Officer (CTO): Digital Health and Service Experience Platforms
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