Senior Technology Strategy & Solutions Professional

Flagship Kansas; Kansas; Remote; USD 97,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic Brokerage Technology team as a Senior Technology Strategy & Solutions Professional. In this vital role, you will devise and execute innovative IT strategies to enhance brokerage operations, leading projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will possess substantial experience in technology strategy and a solid understanding of brokerage or health insurance sectors, making a positive impact on consumer experiences.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off including parental leave

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience leading improvement efforts.
• Strong understanding of operations and technology.
• Proven experience in a brokerage or health insurance organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute technology strategies for brokerage operations.
• Lead technology projects with minimal oversight.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure effective project execution.

Skills

Project Management

Problem-solving

Communication

SQL

Leadership

Technical Strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

at Humana in Topeka, Kansas, United States

Job Description

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first

The Senior Technology Strategy & Solutions Professional devises an effective strategy for executing and delivering on IT business initiatives. The work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.

About Us: We are a dynamic Brokerage Technology team operating as a startup within a major organization. Our mission is to innovate and deliver cutting-edge solutions in the brokerage and health insurance sectors. We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Technology Strategy & Solutions Professional to join our team and drive our IT business initiatives to success.

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

+ Develop and execute technology strategies to support and enhance brokerage operations using cutting-edge technologies.

+ Lead and manage technology projects with minimal oversight, proactively identifying and resolving issues.

+ Evaluate buy vs. build decisions through comprehensive vendor analysis, assessing existing technology capabilities, and aligning with business needs for current and future requirements.

+ Utilize advanced project management tools and methodologies to plan, execute, and monitor projects effectively.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align tasks, manage dependencies, and ensure seamless project execution.

+ Develop and deliver presentations for senior leadership, effectively communicating project status, risks, and opportunities.

+ Act as a liaison and collaborate with business and functional stakeholders to identify and deliver strategic enablement solutions.

+ Influence department strategy and make decisions on complex technical approaches for project components.

+ Exercise considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.

+ Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies, escalating issues at the appropriate time to ensure project continuity.

+ Support the budget process, including tracking project expenses and ensuring alignment with financial goals.

Use your skills to make an impact

Required Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

+ This role is expected to be split 60% Project Management and 40% Solutions Design/Technology Strategy. Need proven solution design and technology strategy experience.

+ Solid understanding of operations, technology, communications, and processes.

+ 10+ years of progressive experience leading continuous improvement efforts, evaluating existing systems, and implementing process improvements.

+ Proven experience in a brokerage or health insurance organization.

+ Strong understanding of project management tools and methodologies.

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.

+ Demonstrated experience in creating and delivering presentations to senior leadership.

+ Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

+ Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

+ Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences.

+ SQL experience with a strong understanding of data, including the ability to mine data to identify root causes and support the development of new solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience in Medicare is highly preferred.

+ Experience in a startup environment or a fast-paced, dynamic organization.

+ Certification in Project Management or Scaled Agile is a plus.

Why Join Us:

+ Be part of an innovative team that is shaping the future of brokerage technology.

+ Opportunity to work in a startup-like environment within a major organization.

Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana’s offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

$97,900 – $133,500 per year

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

Application Deadline: 06-29-2025

About us

Humana Inc. ( NYSE : HUM ) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA , to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

Humana complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. See our https://www.humana.com/legal/accessibility-resources?source=Humana_Website.