Lead, Technology Solutions - TechStrat Productivity

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Assignment: Technology Strategy, Operations, and Enterprise Capabilities

Location: Remote

The Lead, Technology Solutions role devises an effective strategy for executing and delivering on IT business initiatives. This role works on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial, acts as a liaison and collaborates with the stakeholders to identify and deliver strategic enablement solutions. The role advises executives to develop functional strategies on matters of significance. Exercises independent judgment and decision making on complex issues regarding job duties and related tasks, and works under minimal supervision, uses independent judgment requiring analysis of variable factors and determining the best course of action.

This role will:

• Establish governance for ongoing cost reduction opportunities across the Technology Strategy, Operations, and Enterprise Capabilities (TechStrat) organization within IT.
• Execute on Outcomes as determined by Senior Leadership for technology cost reduction opportunities
• Drive targets (default if necessary) for Price and/or Quantity optimization
• Overall proactive program coordination across all cost efficiency opportunities in TechStrat
• Provide direction and coordination to cost managers across VP organizations and set expectations
• Track & report progress on cost reduction opportunities across each team (KPIs, reductions)
• Partner with the Cost Transparency team and coordinate with the IT Productivity Office
• Review various financial data from different systems to provide analysis and potential opportunities to Senior Leadership
• Support spending and/or savings decisions across operations and project portfolios and ensure that performance is managed dynamically to reflect changes in strategy and objectives to optimize the value of the company's spending.
• Support the process of Long-Term Planning and facilitate communication and feedback with stakeholders
• Support the annual technology strategy and budget planning calendar process that is in synch with the corporate budgeting process, enabling multiple technology teams to plan together
• Participate in cost modeling, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and trade-off exercises.
• Stay educated on the latest cost optimization strategies and technologies; gather insights, develop new opinions and strategies around optimization and present solutions to leadership.
• Assess issues, risks and opportunities and apply escalation criteria when needed

Use your skills to make an impact

Role Essentials

• Bachelor's degree required in IT, Business, Finance or a related field or equivalent experience
• Possess 10+ years of progressive experience leading continuous improvement efforts, evaluating existing systems and implementing process improvements.
• Ability to communicate effectively and deliver presentations to senior leaders
• Advanced experience producing financial analysis, metrics, measurements and trend reports
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with attention to detail
• Advanced experience leading special projects and producing metrics, measurements and trend reports
• Be a self-starter and be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences

Role Desirables

• Master's Degree in IT, Business, Finance or a related field or equivalent experience
• 10+years of experience in Project, Program or Portfolio management
• Experience with Apptio, ServiceNow, LeanIX, Azure DevOps, Jira Align a plus
• Experience working directly with senior leadership
• Agile SAFe Certification
• Related Certifications such as Six Sigma
• Possess a solid understanding of operations, technology, communications and processes

Interview Format:

As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule.

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.
Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership.
Employees who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.
Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.
Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

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Social Security Task

Humana values personal identity protection. Please be aware that applicants may be asked to provide their Social Security Number, if it is not already on file. When required, an email will be sent from with instructions on how to add the information into your official application on Humana's secure website.

Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range
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.

$117,600 - $161,700 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, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

Application Deadline: 01-29-2026
About us
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first - for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and 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, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.