Staff VP Portfolio Planning and Program Execution

Locations: Indianapolis, Atlanta, Chicago, Richmond, Mason or New York City

Summary

The Staff Vice President of Marketing Planning, Execution, and Governance leads strategic planning efforts, oversees project execution, and ensures robust governance processes within the marketing department. This role involves managing a diverse portfolio, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and overseeing a Project Management Office (PMO) staffed with skilled professionals to optimize project delivery. The successful candidate will leverage strong leadership, communication, and change management skills to drive alignment with business objectives and foster a culture of excellence in marketing operations.

Position Responsibilities

Strategic Planning and Portfolio Management

• Develop and refine marketing strategies aligned with overarching business objectives in collaboration with senior leadership, translating long-term goals into actionable plans within the PPM tool.

• Manage the marketing portfolio, prioritizing projects, allocating resources, and overseeing budget management to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and deliver measurable value.

Execution Excellence and Best Practices Implementation

• Oversee the execution of marketing initiatives, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget constraints. Implement best practices and methodologies to optimize project delivery processes.

Continuous Improvement and Process Optimization

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the marketing department, identifying opportunities to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and optimize resource utilization.

• Provide guidance, coaching, and support to marketing teams and leaders to navigate changes effectively and foster a culture of adaptability and resilience.

Change Management and Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead change management initiatives to facilitate the adoption of new processes, technologies, or organizational structures. Provide guidance and support to stakeholders to navigate transitions effectively, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement and communication.

PMO Leadership and Reporting

• Oversee a Project Management Office (PMO) responsible for project governance, standard methodologies, and project delivery excellence. Manage the tracking and reporting on project portfolio performance, ensuring real-time, comprehensive views and prioritized metrics to influence changes as needed.

Position Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field. Minimum of 15 years’ experience, which includes strategic planning, project management, and organizational leadership within a marketing environment or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences

• Master’s degree preferred.

• Strong understanding of portfolio management principles and practices.

• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.

• Demonstrated ability to drive change and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.

• Workfront experience and proficiency is a plus.

• Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PGMP) is desirable.

• Experienced with Six-Sigma, LEAN, Agile, PDCA or equivalent framework.

• Experience in operating and optimizing a Program Management office.

For candidates working in person or remotely in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is $162,400.00 to $292,320.00.

Locations: New York

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. Candidates must reside within 50 miles or 1-hour commute each way of a relevant Elevance Health location.

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. 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.