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AI Programs Director

Location: This position will work a hybrid model (remote and office). The Ideal candidate will live within 50 miles of one of our Elevance Health PulsePoint locations.

The AI Programs Director provides strategic and technical leadership for implementing and maintaining responsible AI practices on behalf of the Digital Platform Artificial Intelligence Office working collaboratively and cross-functionally with other stakeholders supporting responsible AI objectives in furtherance of the Responsible AI program and multiple large/strategic enterprise-wide AI programs made up of multiple projects. Manages projects of at least $20M+ in size or equal complexity overseeing the daily implementation of AI risk management policies and procedures.

How you will make an impact:

• Coordinate with various departments to ensure Responsible AI requirements are developed, implemented, and properly monitored

• Manage a system for tracking and monitoring AI-related risks across different projects and operations

• Responsible for supporting and implementing AI's strategy to ensure the ethical and safe deployment of AI and machine learning models

• Provides strategic direction for developing enterprise project plans specifying goals, strategy, staffing, scheduling, identification of risk, contingency plan, and allocation of resources.

• Provides expert knowledge of risk management methodology approaches, techniques, and tools to senior management.

• Directs system analysts, software designers, and programmers to determine the best methods to achieve project objectives.

• Coaches and mentors project team members; mentors other project managers around Responsible AI and risk management methodology

Minimum Requirements:

Requires a BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field of study and a minimum of 15 years of enterprise project management experience in broad-based information systems managing increasing project size and complexity that are transformational in nature for the organization, full life-cycle application development and/or building enterprise applications; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences:

• Experience in an effective team environment, building strong relationships, negotiating, solving problems and issues, resolving conflicts, and managing resources in a matrix environment is strongly preferred.

• Experience implementing large-scale AI systems and familiarity with NIST AI RMF and the relevant operational controls and best practices is preferred.

• Experience in government/legislative development bodies, regulators, standards bodies, in designing and implementing operating models, governance, AI risk management policies and controls in any of these areas, or multilateral collaborative groups is preferred.

• A strong understanding of risk management principles and practices is preferred.

• Experience in coaching and mentoring project team members is strongly preferred.

• Experience using portfolio management applications and Rational tools is strongly preferred.

• Project management certification (PMP) is strongly preferred.

For candidates working in person or remotely in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is $177,600 to $266,400

Locations: Palo Alto, CA, New York, NY.

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.

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.com for assistance.