Associate VP, CenterWell PharmacyTechnology Solutions

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* 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 AVP, Center Well 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 Responsibilities*
* ** Strategic 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

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* Experience

+ 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

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Experience with technology evaluation, enterprise architecture, cloud, and distributed systems

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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…