Staff Vice President (VP) Enterprise Transformation, Portfolio & AI Execution

Elevance Health•Atlanta, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Elevance Health is building a modern enterprise execution engine that translates strategy into measurable outcomes faster, more predictably, and with disciplined risk management. This role leads the Strategic Portfolio Office (SPO) and the broader enterprise technology execution capability as a transformation operator: establishing the operating model, portfolio discipline, execution governance, and leadership cadence required to scale AI, automation, data, platform, and enterprise technology initiatives without adding bureaucracy. In a matrixed environment where delivery is distributed across business and technology teams, this leader creates enterprise-level visibility, decision cadence, executive communication, and accountability so investments translate into outcomes and leaders can make faster tradeoffs with confidence. This is not a traditional PMO role. It is a modern execution leadership role requiring: strong technical fluency, AI and platform execution credibility, high-level investment and portfolio discipline, exceptional executive communication, the ability to build CEO-, CIO-, and Board-ready materials that translate complex delivery realities into clear business decisions. The team scope includes 7 direct reports and 25+ total FTE's.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field of study
A minimum of 12 years of experience leading enterprise digital and/or product development business transformations work including large programs and multi-disciplinary teams partnerships such as leading technology teams and/or cross functional project (technology and operations) teams, significant large-scale project management; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated success driving large-scale transformation across multiple years, functions, and business domains
Strong technical fluency across modern delivery models, product and platform operating models, data/AI/automation programs, and enterprise technology ecosystems
Experience leading AI, automation, or platform-enabled transformation initiatives from concept through production and value realization
Executive presence with the ability to influence CIO, CEO, Board, and senior business stakeholders
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to build compelling executive and Board-level presentations, memos, dashboards, and decision materials
Strong investment discipline and portfolio management experience, including prioritization, spend oversight, value realization, and tradeoff management
Experience leading matrixed teams across technology, business, legal, compliance, finance, and vendor ecosystems
Proven ability to simplify complexity, reduce noise, and create decision-ready clarity for senior leaders
Experience in highly regulated industries such as healthcare, insurance, financial services, telecom, or large-scale consumer platforms
Experience working with strategic AI/platform vendors and external transformation partners
Familiarity with enterprise governance, risk management, cyber/security, and Responsible AI controls
Experience modernizing or rebuilding an execution function, operating model, or portfolio office
Track record of developing high-performing PMO / portfolio / execution leaders into enterprise operators

Responsibilities

Translate enterprise technology and business strategies into an actionable portfolio with clear priorities, sequencing, outcomes, and visible tradeoffs
Lead SPO and establish one portfolio operating rhythm across AI, data, platforms, cyber, enterprise tech, and transformation work
Drive consistent portfolio governance across federated delivery teams; ensure work is prioritized, resourced, sequenced, and measured against enterprise outcomes
Provide transparent views of investment, spend, delivery health, risks, milestones, and expected value realization
Help leaders focus on the highest-value initiatives and make informed decisions on pivot, pause, accelerate, or stop
Establish execution patterns for AI and automation programs that include outcome gates, adoption readiness, model and change risk management, and production proof points
Partner with engineering, architecture, security, data, and business leaders to ensure AI and automation work is feasible, scalable, governed, and operationally ready
Engage credibly with external technical partners, including strategic AI and platform providers
Ensure AI initiatives move beyond POCs into repeatable production capabilities with measurable business impact
Build and run an enterprise operating model that balances execution discipline with agility in a federated environment
Standardize planning, milestone management, dependency management, risk/issue/decision management, and portfolio reporting
Improve intake, governance, review readiness, and execution handoffs across teams
Reduce noise, manual coordination, and fragmented reporting through standardization and smarter tooling
Create the standards and operating expectations that turn PMs and program leaders into enterprise operators
Build executive-grade dashboards and performance views that show portfolio health, delivery predictability, and value realization
Produce clear, high-quality materials for senior leadership, CEO reviews, Board updates, and strategic decision forums
Translate complex portfolio realities into concise narratives, options, tradeoffs, and recommendations
Drive a decision-support model that helps leaders intervene early, reallocate capacity, and protect enterprise commitments
Ensure portfolio materials are insight-driven, action-oriented, and appropriate for executive and Board audiences
Ensure each major initiative has clear adoption ownership, business outcomes, and value realization metrics
Connect business cases to execution plans and measurable enterprise outcomes
Improve visibility into whether delivered capabilities are creating the intended operational, financial, or experience impact
Drive recovery of at-risk initiatives and hold teams accountable for path-to-green actions
Track performance against approved business cases and value targets
Lead, coach, and grow SPO leaders, PMs, and execution leads into enterprise operators
Build a modern execution capability defined by technical fluency, AI-enabled productivity, and strong business judgment
Set high standards for communication, accountability, decision readiness, and operating discipline
Create a culture where teams surface risks early, communicate clearly, and execute with urgency and transparency