Staff Vice President – Enterprise AI Governance, Risk & Operational Excellence

Elevance Health

. Own and advance the enterprise operating model for Responsible AI .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeIndianapolis • California • United StatesLead💰 $206,080 - $370,944 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in establishing and advancing enterprise governance for Responsible AI, integrating compliance, risk management, and technology practices. Capable of leading multidisciplinary teams and large-scale projects while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and operational excellence.

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Responsible AI GovernanceHealthcare Operations ExperienceProject ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipGovernance, Risk, and Compliance Platforms

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Hard Skills

AI GovernanceProject ManagementData GovernanceModel Risk ManagementWorkflow AutomationControl MonitoringAnalyticsExecutive DashboardsPrivacy EngineeringSoftware Delivery Practices

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationDecision-MakingProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Governance PlatformsCloud ServicesAI-Enabled Decision SupportControl LibrariesPerformance Baselines

Certifications & Qualifications

Graduate DegreeRelevant Certifications

Industry Keywords

Health InsuranceHealthcare Regulatory ExpectationsClinical AI Use CasesAdministrative AI Use CasesThird-Party Risk

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and advance the enterprise operating model for Responsible AI
Establish AI governance across the full lifecycle, from intake and use-case assessment through retirement
Translate Responsible AI principles into standards, controls, evidence requirements, and practical guidance
Anticipate and operationalize federal and state requirements affecting AI, data, privacy, technology, and healthcare operations
Partner with Legal, Compliance, Privacy, Risk, Government Affairs, and Internal Audit on enterprise requirements and controls
Prepare the organization for regulatory inquiries, audits, examinations, and executive or board-level oversight
Lead cross-enterprise decision forums across Legal, Compliance, Risk, Security, Data, Technology, Operations, and Business teams
Define decision rights, escalation paths, service-level commitments, and accountability
Redesign fragmented governance processes into integrated, technology-enabled workflows
Use workflow automation, intelligent routing, reusable controls, evidence capture, dashboards, and AI-enabled decision support
Establish performance baselines and improvement targets for review cycle time, aging, rework, exceptions, control effectiveness, and stakeholder experience
Integrate AI and technology governance with enterprise risk, compliance, privacy, cybersecurity, data governance, model risk, third-party risk, and business continuity practices
Enable associates and leaders to use AI safely through guidance, education, access controls, communications, and embedded support
Define and report measures connecting governance to adoption, productivity, quality, risk reduction, member impact, and enterprise value
Provide decision-oriented reporting to executives and governance bodies
Establish an enterprise governance maturity roadmap and maintain an integrated policy, standard, procedure, and control library
Build and lead a high-performing governance, risk, operations, automation, and Responsible AI team
Lead a team of 7 direct reports and 25+ total FTEs

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 12 years of experience leading enterprise digital and/or product development business transformations
Experience leading large programs and multidisciplinary teams
Experience leading technology teams and/or cross-functional technology and operations teams
Significant large-scale project management experience
Health insurance industry experience strongly preferred
Experience with healthcare operations, health data, clinical or administrative AI use cases, and healthcare regulatory expectations
Experience governing third-party AI products, cloud services, foundation models, vendors, and externally sourced data
Understanding of model risk management, data governance, cybersecurity, privacy engineering, product development, and software delivery practices
Experience with governance, risk and compliance platforms, workflow automation, control monitoring, analytics, and executive dashboards
Graduate degree and relevant certifications preferred; certifications do not replace demonstrated operating experience
Candidates must be within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s), unless an accommodation is granted as required by law

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase plan
401(k) contribution and match
Merit increases
Paid holidays
Paid Time Off
Incentive bonus programs
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Short-term disability benefits
Long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Financial education resources
Flexible work-life balance support
Accommodation support for the application process