Associate VP, CenterWell PharmacyTechnology Solutions

Humana Inc.
Ventura County, CA, United States
about 1 month ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Experience required
8 years minimum
Compensation
$189,400.0 - $260,500.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Architectural Patterns Cloud Computing Distributed Systems Internet Services Performance Tuning Technical Debt Information Technology Data Management

Job description

The AVP, CenterWell Pharmacy Technology Solutions is responsible for leading the strategy, architecture, and delivery of technology solutions for platforms that support core pharmacy applications with a focus on operational excellence. This role combines executive leadership with hands-on technical engagement, including architecture oversight, solution design & delivery, and evaluation of emerging technologies to ensure scalable, resilient, and future-ready platforms. Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership & Transformation

  • Define and execute a multi-year technology strategy aligned with business priorities
  • Lead large-scale stabilization, modernization and transformation initiatives
  • Balance short-term delivery with long-term platform evolution

Hands-On Technical Leadership & Architecture

  • Provide hands-on technical leadership, actively guiding design decisions, architecture reviews, and critical solution trade-offs
  • Partner with Enterprise Architecture and Solution Architecture teams to define and govern target state architecture across application, integration, data, and cloud platforms
  • Lead architecture forums and ensure alignment with enterprise standards
  • Partner with cross-functional delivery teams to ensure solution designs and architectural patterns align with the target-state architecture, minimizing redundancy and reducing technical debt.
  • Drive engineering excellence through resiliency, scalability, reusability, and performance optimization

Technology Evaluation & Innovation

  • Evaluate emerging technologies, platforms, and tools
  • Lead technology selection decisions including build vs buy
  • Drive adoption of AI, automation, and advanced analytics
  • Continuously modernize the technology stack

Technology Delivery & Platform Ownership

  • Own end-to-end delivery and lifecycle of enterprise platforms
  • Ensure systems are scalable, secure, and resilient
  • Drive outcome-based delivery across teams
  • Identify opportunities for optimizations through application stabilization, rationalization, tech debt reduction, and automation

Financial & Operational Accountability

  • Manage IT spend across labor, vendors, and platforms
  • Optimize cost and delivery efficiency

Leadership & Talent Development

  • Lead high-performing engineering and architecture teams
  • Develop strong technical leadership bench
  • Foster a culture of innovation and accountability

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

  • Partner with business and enterprise leaders
  • Communicate effectively with senior stakeholders
  • Manage strategic vendor relationships

Requirements

  • 15+ years of progressive technology leadership experience
  • 8+ years leading large, complex teams
  • Experience in software delivery leadership and modernization initiatives

Technical Expertise

  • Expertise in solution design and delivery
  • Experience with technology evaluation, enterprise architecture, cloud, and distributed systems
  • Experience with AI, automation, and data platforms

Leadership Capabilities

  • Ability to lead transformation and change
  • Strong executive communication skills
  • Ability to influence and drive alignment

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information. Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana’s offices for training or meetings may be required.

Benefits & conditions

Be an Early Applicant Remote Hiring Remotely in United States 189K-261K Annually Expert/Leader Remote Hiring Remotely in United States 189K-261K Annually Expert/Leader Lead strategy, architecture, and delivery of pharmacy technology platforms. Drive modernization, resilience, and scalability; oversee solution design, cloud and data platforms, AI/automation adoption, vendor management, cost optimization, and talent development across large engineering teams. The summary above was generated by AI Become a part of our caring community The Associate VP, Technology Solutions devises an effective strategy for executing and delivering on IT business initiatives. The Associate VP, Technology Solutions requires a in-depth understanding of how organization capabilities interrelate across segments and/or enterprise-wide., The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

$189,400 - $260,500 per year

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities., Remote or Hybrid United States 129K-174K Annually Senior level 129K-174K Annually Senior level Cloud * Fintech * Software * Business Intelligence * Consulting * Financial Services Lead client engagements to assess business challenges, define enterprise data and AI strategies, develop roadmaps, guide solution design and delivery, provide technical leadership and mentoring, and support practice growth via presales and thought leadership. Top Skills: AnalyticsAzureBusiness IntelligenceCloud Data PlatformsCopilotsData AgentsData WarehousingDatabricksGenerative AiMicrosoft FabricSnowflake Liberty Mutual Insurance

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About the company

About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health - delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.

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