Hybrid Strategy & Program Engagement Director

Elevance Health; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401(k) contribution

Job summary

Elevance Health is seeking a Strategy & Program Development Director to lead enterprise engagement initiatives in a hybrid setting. The role requires coordinating senior leadership priorities with HR, shaping career pathways, and driving adoption of change across multiple sites including Norfolk, VA.

The successful candidate will have a BA/BS and at least 10 years of related experience, with 5 years in leadership, and a track record of transforming feedback into measurable action within a

Qualifications

• Requires a BA/BS degree 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 experience

Change management

Program management

Associate engagement

Organizational effectiveness

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

Elevance Health is seeking a Strategy & Program Development Director to lead enterprise engagement initiatives in a hybrid setting. The role requires coordinating senior leadership priorities with HR, shaping career pathways, and driving adoption of change across multiple sites including Norfolk, VA.

The successful candidate will have a BA/BS and at least 10 years of related experience, with 5 years in leadership, and a track record of transforming feedback into measurable action within a