Staff VP Tech Strategy & Integration (M&A)

Staff VP Technology Strategy & Integration (M&A)

Location: May be located in any Elevance Health PulsePoint office preferably in Hanover, MD.

This role requires associates to be in-office at least 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. Alternate locations may be considered. 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.

Summary

Elevance Health is seeking an exceptional technology executive to serve as Staff Vice President, Staff VP Tech Strategy & Integration – Mergers & Acquisitions, a pivotal leadership role responsible for executing the company’s merger and acquisition (M&A) technology strategy, leading enterprise integration, and driving transformation initiatives that improve operational performance, eliminate technology debt, and enhance productivity across the enterprise.

This leader will work cross-functionally to assess, acquire, and integrate technology capabilities from external partnerships or acquisitions, while also championing internal modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate will combine business acumen and technical expertise, change leadership, and a continuous improvement mindset to support Elevance Health’s mission to improve the health of humanity.

Team Scope 6-7 Direct Reports

Position Responsibilities

Mergers, Acquisitions, & Integration

• Partner with Corporate Development, Legal, and Enterprise Strategy to assess technology implications of M&A targets.
• Lead technology due diligence for acquisitions and partnerships, evaluating platforms, architecture, scalability, and technical risk.
• Develop and execute technology integration strategies aligned with Elevance’s enterprise architecture and standards.
• Oversee end-to-end post-merger technology integration including infrastructure, applications, data, security, and talent.

Continuous Improvement & Modernization

• Establish and lead a technology continuous improvement program that targets efficiency gains and service quality enhancements.
• Identify and prioritize areas to modernize legacy systems, rationalize platforms, and sunset redundant or low-value assets.
• Introduce best practices in DevOps, automation, observability, and agile delivery to accelerate innovation and responsiveness.

Tech Debt Elimination

• Create and drive a structured program to reduce enterprise tech debt, aligned with security, resilience, and performance goals.
• Partner with architecture, infrastructure, and application teams to catalog, prioritize, and remediate tech debt across domains.

Productivity & Efficiency Enablement

• Define KPIs and metrics to measure technology efficiency, delivery velocity, and cost optimization.
• Implement cross-functional productivity improvement initiatives leveraging AI, automation, workflow orchestration, and shared services.
• Foster a culture of operational excellence and measurable outcomes.

Position Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in enterprise technology, with at least 5 years in senior-level roles.
• Strong experience in managing M&A technology strategy, integration, and business transformation.
• Experience in large-scale tech modernization and IT operational efficiency programs.
• Experience with cloud platforms, enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, and agile/DevOps delivery models.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field; MBA or equivalent executive education preferred.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences

• Deep experience working in regulated industries such as healthcare, insurance, or finance.
• Exceptional cross-functional leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary* range for this specific position is $221,920 to $349,524.

Locations: (note: only include the actual jurisdiction(s) where the job is posted):

Maryland

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). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

• The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

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.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.