Director of Associate Engagement & Change Programs

Elevance Health; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase plan

401(k) contribution

Job summary

Elevance Health is seeking a Strategy & Program Development Director to translate leadership priorities into coordinated actions across the enterprise. You will connect associate listening, recognition, career development, and change adoption with practical execution, and drive engagement initiatives with clear ownership and milestones.

The role requires blending in-office collaboration with flexible, hybrid work, leading programs that strengthen engagement and operational impact while

Qualifications

• Requires a BA/BS degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 years of related experience including 5 years of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an associate engagement plan aligned with business priorities, workforce needs, and organizational culture.
• Lead associate listening programs; synthesize feedback, identify recurring issues, and coordinate accountable action plans with business leaders and HR.
• Oversee recognition programs that reinforce desired behaviors, performance, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Partner with HR and business leaders on career pathways, internal mobility, and talent acquisition priorities informed by associate and operational needs.
• Translate approved executive priorities into coordinated engagement initiatives with clear owners, milestones, and follow-through.
• Establish readiness and adoption plans for organizational changes, including leader preparation, feedback mechanisms, and reinforcement activities.
• Coordinate the operational execution of leadership-sponsored associate programs and forums, ensuring decisions and commitments result in action.
• Monitor program effectiveness and recommend improvements based on participation, feedback, adoption, and outcomes.
• Travels to worksite and other locations as necessary.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Planning & facilitation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder influence

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

Elevance Health is seeking a Strategy & Program Development Director to translate leadership priorities into coordinated actions across the enterprise. You will connect associate listening, recognition, career development, and change adoption with practical execution, and drive engagement initiatives with clear ownership and milestones.

The role requires blending in-office collaboration with flexible, hybrid work, leading programs that strengthen engagement and operational impact while