Associate Vice President, Technology Productivity

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 Humana IT is seeking an Associate Vice President to lead Productivity, one of our highest-profile initiatives. The Associate VP provides data-based strategic direction to identify and address business issues and opportunities. Provides business intelligence and strategic planning support for business segments or the company at large. The Associate VP requires a in-depth understanding of how organization capabilities interrelate across segments and/or enterprise-wide.

The goal is for the Associate VP to generate significant run-rate value through IT productivity programs related to software, infrastructure, labor, and other areas. This role shapes and drives Humana's technology productivity strategy, streamlining our operational costs to enable an increased focus on innovation. The AVP will work directly with IT leadership including the CIO, and report to the VP of IT Strategy and Transformation. This individual will lead the Productivity Enablement Office, serving as enterprise leader for all IT productivity efforts.

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Location:

Preferred locations Washington, DC, and Louisville, KY (Remote option available, with willingness and ability to work on Eastern Time Zone)

Job Overview:

Humana is seeking a strategic and results-driven Associate Vice President, Technology Productivity to lead one of the company’s highest-profile programs. The goal is to generate significant run-rate value through AI and GenAI initiatives. This role is essential in shaping and driving Humana's AI strategy, ensuring responsible AI practices, and guiding critical technology decisions. This will report directly to the VP of IT Strategy and Transformation and will lead the AI Enablement Office, serving as the enterprise coordination function for all AI and GenAI efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

AI Strategy & Program Management:

• Lead the activation and execution of Humana's AI and GenAI strategy with the goal of generating significant run-rate value(cost savings and revenue generation opportunities) in the coming years.

• Lead the AI Enablement Office, ensuring that all efforts align with business objectives and enterprise goals.

• Active contributor to developing and executing Humana’s AI strategy, defining necessary technology investments, and driving transparency in prioritization and planning

• Track all Humana AI-related efforts (integrated solutions, horizontal platform development), from conception to deployment, ensuring they meet business needs, deliver anticipated value, and adhere to enterprise program delivery standards.

Operationalizing AI:

• Serve as active member on Humana’s Responsible AI committee which champions the development and implementation of responsible AI practices across the organization.

• Establish and track key metrics for monitoring performance of AI models

• Partner with Enterprise AI team on building LLM operations capabilities

Technology Decisions:

• Responsible for coordination across business, technology and other key stakeholders to drive key decision making across efforts.

• Facilitate AI Review Board to drive strategic technology decisioning on buy vs build for solutions/platforms that align with Humana’s long-term goals.

Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting:

• Act as the primary Enterprise AI Program liaison between business units, IT, and senior executives.

• Present AI strategies, project updates, and outcomes to executive leadership and other key stakeholders.

• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, easy-to-understand readouts for non-technical audiences.

• Resource & Workforce Planning

• Act as the enterprise conduit in understanding how the Enterprise is planning for increased AI Talent needs.

• Partner directly with HR Workforce Planning initiative to design an approach to support the strategy for AI workforce.

Required Experience & Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or social sciences. Equivalent and Applicable Experience in AI will be considered.

Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in large-scale program management, particularly in AI or technology-driven projects.

• Proven track record of leading large-scale technology-driven initiatives within a corporate environment.

• Significant experience managing large, complex programs within a highly matrixed organization.

• Strong background in making strategic technology decisions, including buy vs. build analyses.

• Experience working closely with senior executives and managing cross-functional teams.

• Experience at a top management consulting firm is highly desirable.

Skills:

• Strong executive presence and the ability to influence at the highest levels of the organization.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technology concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Deep understanding of technologies, trends, and best practices.

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to influence and inspire.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in the healthcare or insurance industry.

• Familiarity with cloud-based AI solutions and platforms.

• A Master’s (e.g, MBA) or PhD in a relevant discipline is preferred.

• Experience with agile practices and tooling

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

 

$181,200 - $249,300 per year

 

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
About us
 Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

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