Director, Technology Transformation

Blue Shield of CA; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Shield of CA is seeking a Director, Technology Transformation to lead cross‑functional teams delivering large‑scale programs. The role emphasizes sustainable improvements across technology and business operations and requires strong governance of secure, compliant platforms.

The ideal candidate brings a decade of technology experience, with at least six years in leadership roles shaping enterprise initiatives and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• Requires a minimum of 10 years of technology experience, including 6+ years in leadership roles managing enterprise technology initiatives.
• Proven experience leading large-scale technology programs and transformational initiatives.
• Strong understanding of enterprise applications, infrastructure, cloud technologies, and operational processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive organizational change.
• Experience managing complex stakeholder environments and balancing competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver large-scale technology programs and transformational initiatives.
• Drive sustainable, systematic improvements across technology and business operations.
• Oversee governance of secure, compliant, scalable platforms in support of critical services.

Skills

Leadership experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic program management

Organizational change

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Your Role

The Technology team is responsible for the delivery, operation, and governance of secure, compliant, and scalable platforms that support critical healthcare services and enable the successful separation and long-term independence of the Ascendiun family of companies. The Director, Technology Transformation will report to the Chief Information Officer (CIO). In this role you will lead cross-functional teams to deliver large-scale programs that create sustainable, systematic improvements across technology and business operations.

Our leadership model is about developing great leaders at all levels and creating opportunities for our people to grow - personally, professionally, and financially. We are looking for leaders that are energized by creative and critical thinking, building and sustaining high-performing teams, getting results the right way, and fostering continuous learning.

Your Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• Requires a minimum of 10 years of technology experience, including 6+ years in leadership roles managing enterprise technology initiatives.
• Proven experience leading large-scale technology programs and transformational initiatives.
• Strong understanding of enterprise applications, infrastructure, cloud technologies, and operational processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive organizational change.
• Experience managing complex stakeholder environments and balancing competing priorities.

Hybrid

This role requires employees to be in-office based on our hybrid workplace model, balancing purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility. For most teams, this means coming into the office two days each week.

Employees living more than 50 miles from an office location will work with their manager to determine in-office time based on business need.