Responsible for leading network growth by attracting and retaining doctors and strategic partners to the network. Support ongoing and future network provider integrations and initiatives. Provide operational support, defining and delivering comprehensive new system enhancements, processes, and training to meet state, federal, and client requirements. Direct the Provider Network teams responsible for recruitment and retention of providers across all VSP networks and the implementation and operational management of provider data to ensure accurate claim submission, doctor payments, tiered provider benefits, and provider directory. Communicate strategic goals and the impact the teams' efforts have in achieving the division and organizational goals. Lead and manage network operational activities across all modalities including independent private practice, retail and strategic providers, telehealth, mobile, and all network exceptions. Participate in the development of key division initiatives; lead and manage the implementation of assigned corporate strategies and follow up on operational performance, training, and metrics for Provider Network to ensure operational stability. Accountable for data integrity oversight within the Network Development team. Manage the network in accordance with provider contractual obligations. Direct the team to achieve and maintain service goals including implementing process and system changes to create operational efficiencies. Responsible for the Provider Network phone line and email boxes. Work closely with SBUs, payment and product integration, and regulatory compliance and participate on client calls as a Network Subject Matter Expert. Partner with Legal on developing and reviewing vendor contracts, unique practice ownership scenarios and provider escalations. Responsible for the deployment and delivery of insurance and regulatory training content for providers and their staff to ensure state and federal requirements are met. Responsible for provider networks, including maintaining appropriate access and developing and maintaining compliance with network standards across all networks as well as client specific network performance guarantees. Oversee business area impact assessments, business analysis and implementation of corporate and divisional projects, ensuring operational readiness. Partner with division leadership and business partners, to recommend solutions or enhancements to the provider network.