Staff Vice President – Head of Payments

Elevance Health

. Lead the end-to-end claims payment function, ensuring funds move accurately, securely, and on time .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $186,720 - $336,096 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading claims payment operations, managing payment rails, and ensuring compliance in high-volume, regulated industries. Proficient in deploying automation and artificial intelligence tools while mentoring teams and establishing operational metrics.

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Leadership ExperiencePayment Rails ManagementAutomation DeploymentRisk Control DesignCompliance Monitoring

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Hard Skills

Claims Payment Function ManagementSettlement ProcessesOperating RequirementsPreventive Controls DesignDetective Controls DesignOperational Metrics EstablishmentService Levels ManagementQuality Standards EstablishmentProductivity Standards EstablishmentTeam Mentoring

Soft Skills

Partnership BuildingChange LeadershipCommunication SkillsTeam DevelopmentStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Automation ToolsArtificial Intelligence Tools

Industry Keywords

HealthcareBankingFinancial ServicesRegulated Industries

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Ruby on Rails

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the end-to-end claims payment function, ensuring funds move accurately, securely, and on time
Design and build modern systems, controls, and operating models
Manage multiple payment rails, bank and non-bank payment networks, settlement processes, operating requirements, risks, and controls
Partner with technology and business teams to deploy automation and artificial intelligence tools
Lead a geographically dispersed team and establish operational metrics, service levels, and management routines
Anticipate payment and operational risks and design preventive and detective controls
Maintain continuous compliance monitoring and serve as the primary payment operations liaison to internal and external auditors
Represent claims payment operations in executive forums
Build partnerships with internal stakeholders, banking institutions, and external payment providers
Lead organizational change, mentor and develop staff, establish quality and productivity standards, and create advancement opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field of study
Minimum of 15 years of leadership experience in a programming environment, or any combination of education and experience providing an equivalent background
Hands-on experience across multiple payment rails
Strong understanding of bank and non-bank payment networks, settlement processes, operating requirements, and associated risks and controls
Experience deploying automation and artificial intelligence tools
Experience in healthcare, banking, financial services or other high-volume, regulated industries

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
Merit increases
Paid holidays
Paid Time Off
Incentive bonus programs
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Short-term disability benefits
Long-term disability benefits
401(k) with match
Stock purchase plan
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Financial education resources