VP, Corporate Strategy

Humana • Greenwood Village, CO

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first Humana is a $90+ billion (Fortune 50) market leader in integrated healthcare with a clearly defined purpose to help people achieve lifelong well-being. As a company focused on the health and well-being of the people we serve, Humana is committed to advancing the employment experience and vitality of the associate community. Through offerings anchored in a whole-person view of human well-being, Humana embraces a focus on stimulating positive individual and population changes while nurturing a sense of security, enabling people to live life fully and be their most productive. Against that backdrop, we are seeking an accomplished leader to help lead the Corporate Strategy team. In this critical and highly visible role, you will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Strategy and Development Officer, Humana’s Management Team members, and the Board of Directors on issues, challenges, and imperatives that are central to the Board’s agenda. As such, this position will touch virtually every facet of the business. This person will also oversee and shape the work of multiple Corporate Strategy project teams as they manage from beginning-to-end projects addressing pressing corporate challenges and initiatives. Therefore, success in the role will not only directly impact the enterprise and all associates, but it will also directly impact the health and well-being of millions of members across the nation. The Vice President, Corporate Strategy will report directly to the Chief Strategy & Corporate Development Officer.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will have deep experience in strategy – ideally with at least several years of experience leading teams in a top strategy consulting firm and/or leading corporate.
• They will be a strong leader of people with proven success in expanding and elevating the capabilities and performance of the team.
• Have a track record of results through influence and persuasion
• Show interest and enthusiasm for diving into complexity
• Demonstrate creativity and the ability to work through ambiguity and build stakeholders up, down, and across organizations
• Proven ability to build high-performing teams by identifying, cultivating, and motivating top talent from inside and outside of the organization
• A record of success in facilitating and managing multiple high-profile, high-impact strategy projects end-to-end, including allocation and management of resources, setting milestones/timing and scorecards, and holding others accountable
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, including the polish, poise, and executive presence that will ensure effective interaction with senior and executive level audiences
• Highly collaborative mindset and excellent relationship-building skills, including the ability to engage many diverse stakeholders and SMEs and win their co-ownership in the outcome
• Bachelor’s degree is required.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare experience (payer, provider, pharmacy, pharma) is a plus, but deep experience in consumer-facing businesses, technology, and financial services will also be considered.
• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA) preferred
• There is a preference that the individual be based within reasonable commuting distance of one of Humana’s corporate offices (Washington D.C. and Louisville, KY) or talent hubs (Atlanta, Boston, Denver, Fort Lauderdale, New York City). Individuals who wish to work from an alternative location will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• This individual will be asked to co-locate with the relevant team as needed and to quarterly in-person meetings with a broader group of Humana leaders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and continuously refresh the 5+ year enterprise strategy
• Partner with C-Suite leaders and their senior teams to deliver strategic projects across a range of topics, such as growth / adjacency strategy, external partnerships, and the enterprise AI / Automation roadmap
• Prepare compelling, Board and investor-ready materials that effectively articulate Humana’s strategy and performance, driving alignment and confidence amongst key stakeholders
• Support M&A due diligence efforts in collaboration with Corporate Development colleagues
• Drive annual Strategic Planning process at both the enterprise and business unit level in collaboration with Finance colleagues
• Lead industry, market and competitive research and analysis to inform and shape strategies at the enterprise and BU levels
• Recruit and retain top talent, strengthen overall team performance, and prepare team members for roles of increased responsibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees