Associate VP, Pharmacy Benefits Management Technology Solutions
About The Position
The AVP, PBM Technology Solutions devises an effective strategy for executing and delivering on IT business initiatives. The AVP, PBM Technology Solutions requires an in-depth understanding of how organization capabilities interrelate across segments and/or enterprise-wide. The AVP, PBM Technology Solutions is responsible for leading the strategy, architecture, and delivery of technology solutions that enable PBM business growth and operational excellence. This role combines executive leadership with hands-on technical engagement, including architecture oversight, solution design, vendor management, and evaluation of emerging technologies to ensure scalable, resilient, and future-ready platforms.
Requirements
- 15+ years of progressive technology leadership experience
- 8+ years leading large, complex teams
- Experience in architecture leadership and modernization initiatives
- Expertise in solution design, technology evaluation and delivery
- Experience with enterprise architecture, cloud, and distributed systems
- Experience with AI, automation, and data platforms
- Ability to lead transformation and change
- Strong executive communication skills
- Ability to influence and drive alignment
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Self-provided internet service must meet at least a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested.
- Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute a multi-year technology strategy aligned with business priorities
- Lead large-scale modernization and transformation initiatives
- Balance short-term delivery with long-term platform evolution
- Provide hands-on technical leadership, actively guiding design decisions, architecture reviews, and critical solution trade-offs
- Partner with Enterprise Architecture and Solution Architecture teams to define and govern target state architecture across application, integration, data, and cloud platforms
- Collaborate with vendor partners on architecture, solution delivery, governance and technical resiliency
- Lead architecture forums and ensure alignment with enterprise standards
- Drive engineering excellence through scalability, reusability, and performance optimization
- Evaluate emerging technologies, platforms, and tools
- Lead technology selection decisions including build vs buy
- Drive adoption of AI, automation, and advanced analytics
- Continuously modernize the technology stack
- Own end-to-end delivery and lifecycle of enterprise platforms
- Ensure systems are scalable, secure, and resilient
- Drive outcome-based delivery across teams
- Manage IT spend across labor, vendors, and platforms
- Optimize cost and delivery efficiency
- Lead high-performing engineering and architecture teams
- Develop strong technical leadership bench
- Foster a culture of innovation and accountability
- Partner with business and enterprise leaders
- Communicate effectively with senior stakeholders
- Manage strategic vendor relationships
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave)
- short-term and long-term disability
- life insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
