JOB SUMMARY
The VP AI Strategy & Enablement is responsible for defining and driving the strategic direction and operational execution of Artificial Intelligence capabilities within enGen and across the Highmark enterprise. This role is pivotal in leveraging advanced AI and cloud technologies to foster innovation, create business value, and enhance operational efficiencies, ultimately contributing to new revenue streams and strategic differentiation for Highmark and enGen. The VP will act as a key liaison, fostering strong partnerships and influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organization to champion AI adoption and integration.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform management responsibilities to include, but are not limited to: involved in hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management and staff productivity. Plan, organize, staff, direct and control the day-to-day operations of the department; develop and implement policies and programs as necessary; may have budgetary responsibility and authority.
- AI Strategy and Vision Leadership: Own the development, communication, and execution of the enGen AI roadmap, aligning with the broader enterprise AI strategy and business unit expectations.
- AI Program and Adoption: Drive AI adoption and programs within enGen and across the enterprise, fostering a culture of innovation and data-driven decision-making. This includes leading the deployment of short-and-long-term technological innovations, specifically cloud technologies and AI capabilities.
- Commercialization and Revenue Generation: Commercialize enGen's AI capabilities to identify and seed new revenue streams, demonstrating tangible business value and strategic growth opportunities.
- Cross-Enterprise Collaboration: Create and nurture strong partnerships across the enterprise and within enGen. This involves effectively presenting complex AI topics in a concise manner that will influence multiple stakeholders and support functions to listen, commit, and act.
- Operational Excellence and Compliance: Deliver flexible, high-quality AI solutions and operational frameworks that adhere to privacy policies, mandates, and regulations. Continuously improve AI development processes and technology in line with time parameters and budget expectations.
- Other duties as assigned or requested.
EDUCATION
Required
- Bachelor's Degree in STEM field
Preferred
- Master's Degree in Business Administration, Management Information Science, or related field
Substitutions
- 13+ years of highly relevant leadership experience in large enterprises could be substituted for Master's Degree preference
EXPERIENCE
Required
- 7 years of management or leadership role
- 7 years leading data engagements directly with internal and commercial clients
Preferred
- Experience managing complex initiatives in the consulting, healthcare, or insurance industry
- Track record of driving transformational change, leading teams, developing talent, and building relationships
- Experience running profit and loss center
- Understanding of Agile Development techniques and tools
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS
Require
- None
SKILLS
- Comprehensive applied knowledge managing scaled AI platforms and solutions.
- Ability to manage diverse set of executive stakeholders, building consensus while driving strategy forward.
- Deep healthcare data comprehension, including regulatory and compliance complexity.
- Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate business needs into AI solutions.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
Does the role supervise/manage other employees?
Yes
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Is Travel Required?
Yes - less than 25%
Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement: This position adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
Pay Range Minimum:
$209,000.00Pay Range Maximum:
$372,000.00Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in STEM
- 7 years in a management or leadership role
- 7 years leading data engagements with internal and commercial clients
- Comprehensive applied knowledge managing scaled AI platforms and solutions
- Ability to manage diverse executive stakeholders and build consensus
- Deep healthcare data comprehension, including regulatory and compliance complexity
- Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate business needs into AI solutions
- Master's Degree in Business Administration, Management Information Science, or related field
- 13+ years of highly relevant leadership experience as substitution for Master's degree preference
- Experience managing complex initiatives in consulting, healthcare, or insurance
- Track record of driving transformational change, leading teams, developing talent, and building relationships
- Experience running a profit and loss center
- Understanding of Agile development techniques and tools
Highmark Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Highmark Health and has not been reviewed or approved by Highmark Health.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage are emphasized alongside 100% coverage for preventive exams, with onsite pharmacy access and fitness center availability at major campuses.
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Retirement Support — An employer‑sponsored 401(k) with a company match is highlighted, with AHN materials illustrating a 100% match on the first 4% plus an additional 1% employer contribution as an example within the enterprise.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness programs include stress‑management classes, health coaching, incentives for healthy activities, team‑member discounts, and volunteer incentives, with paid volunteer time also noted in the overall package.
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What We Do
Highmark Health, a Pittsburgh, PA based enterprise that employs more than 40,000 people who serve millions of Americans across the country, is the second largest integrated health care delivery and financing network in the nation based on revenue. Highmark Health is the parent company of Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, and HM Health Solutions. Highmark Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates provide health insurance to nearly 5 million members in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Delaware as well as dental insurance, vision care and related health products through a national network of diversified businesses that include United Concordia Companies, HM Insurance Group, and Visionworks. Allegheny Health Network is the parent company of an integrated delivery network that includes eight hospitals, more than 2,800 affiliated physicians, ambulatory surgery centers, an employed physician organization, home and community-based health services, a research institute, a group purchasing organization, and health and wellness pavilions in western Pennsylvania. HM Health Solutions focuses on meeting the information technology platform and other business needs of the Highmark Health enterprise as well as unaffiliated health insurance plans by providing proven business processes, expert knowledge and integrated cloud-based platforms. A national blended health organization, Highmark Health and our leading businesses support millions of customers with products, services and solutions closely aligned to our mission of creating remarkable health experiences, freeing people to be their best. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, we're regionally focused in Pennsylvania, Delaware, West Virginia and New York, with customers in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. We passionately serve individual consumers and fellow businesses alike. Our companies cover a diversified spectrum of essential health-related needs, including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative technology solutions. We’re also proud to carry forth an important legacy of compassionate care and philanthropy that began more than 170 years ago. This tradition of giving back, reinvesting and ensuring that our communities remain strong and healthy is deeply embedded in our culture, informing our decisions every day.
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