LOCATION: This is a hybrid role based in Richmond. You must be within 50 miles/1-hour commute of this location.
HOURS: General business hours, Monday through Friday.
TRAVEL: Travel throughout the state of Virginia may be required.
Responsible for the development and ongoing management of the Virginia Foster Care program. Supports business strategies through an integrated portfolio of external client-facing programs, projects, and initiatives. Supports Executive director in running programs aligned to Virginia Foster Care. Oversees special program outcomes management and new program development.
Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:
Directs the development, planning, prioritization, approval, implementation and compliance of on-going external client facing programs.
Establishes program governance when needed to assure response to issue escalation; develops program budget and ensures program meets its stated objectives.
Provides subject matter expertise in response to day to day business issues; researches applicable subject matter practices; and remains aware of industry trends.
Manages external client facing relationships and partners with corporate and regional business areas.
Develops communication documents and training criteria related to external client facing program success measures.
Develops documentation to support meeting presentations and the tracking and reporting of the program's success.
Provides leadership to program managers and project managers.
Typically reports to an executive.
Required Qualifications
Requires a BA/BS and minimum of 10 years experience in external client facing program management, project management; complex business processes, strategic and business planning; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters or other advanced degree is preferred.
Knowledge of Medicaid and Virginia state Foster Care programs is strongly preferred.
Project management certification (PMP) preferred.
Previous experience meeting with and presenting to state stakeholders is preferred.
Large-scale project management and/or project implementation that include vendor management and negotiation expertise is preferred.
As you will be asked to oversee multiple projects, excellent organizational and time-management skills are highly preferred.
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.comfor assistance.
