Staff VP Portfolio Planning and Program Execution
Elevance Health

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.

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