Director, Planning & Performance

Elevance Health • Wallingford, CT

19h • $128,480 - $192,720 • Hybrid

About The Position

Director, Planning and Performance Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 3 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. Preferred location is Chicago, IL. 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 an accommodation is granted as required by law. The Director, Planning and Performance is responsible for supporting the annual planning, strategy, and business change management for a VP/GM. How you will make an impact: Supports the annual planning efforts and the execution of the 3 year annual business plan that includes internal and external communications and associate engagement activities. Program responsibilities such as executive reporting, project communications, management of issues logs and change requests, facilitating project meetings, managing deliverables and ensuring resolution of escalated issues. Develops and coordinates presentations and materials for executive management meetings, internal and external speaking engagements and meetings. Responsible for the implementation and execution of strategy that includes change management, sponsorship and buy-in and advocacy efforts to get business results. Provides process, project, and change management methodology coaching/consulting support for initiatives including regulatory and mandated projects, health care reform special projects, and corporate initiatives. Leads, identifies, tracks and reports on areas for increased efficiency. Develops, monitors, and tracks metrics supporting budget and spend. Manages variance process, staffing plans, and adds to staff (budget neutral).

Requirements

• Requires a BA/BS degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years of related experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to translate multi-year strategy into executable plans, roadmaps, and measurable outcomes.
• Proven ability to drive change adoption and execution across complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Highly accountable, outcome-driven approach with demonstrated ability to resolve risks/issues and remove blockers.
• Executive-level communication and facilitation skills; comfortable presenting status, risks, and tradeoffs to senior leaders.
• Clinical operations exposure or rapid learning agility to partner with clinical stakeholders.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports the annual planning efforts and the execution of the 3 year annual business plan that includes internal and external communications and associate engagement activities.
• Program responsibilities such as executive reporting, project communications, management of issues logs and change requests, facilitating project meetings, managing deliverables and ensuring resolution of escalated issues.
• Develops and coordinates presentations and materials for executive management meetings, internal and external speaking engagements and meetings.
• Responsible for the implementation and execution of strategy that includes change management, sponsorship and buy-in and advocacy efforts to get business results.
• Provides process, project, and change management methodology coaching/consulting support for initiatives including regulatory and mandated projects, health care reform special projects, and corporate initiatives.
• Leads, identifies, tracks and reports on areas for increased efficiency.
• Develops, monitors, and tracks metrics supporting budget and spend.
• Manages variance process, staffing plans, and adds to staff (budget neutral).

Benefits

• In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director