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Program Consultant (Dental)

Hybrid 1: This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless accommodation is granted as required by law.

The Program Consultant (Dental) is responsible for building credibility and trusted relationships with external client stakeholders while navigating a complex internal organization to advance program priorities and deliver successful outcomes.

How you will make an impact

• Manages the development, approval, implementation and compliance of on-going external client facing programs
• Develops program budget
• Ensures program meets its stated objectives
• Provides subject matter expertise in response to day-to-day business issues.
• Researches applicable subject matter practices and remains aware of industry trends.
• Manages relationships and partners with corporate and regional business areas
• Coordinates training related to the external client facing program
• Develops program success measures and performs periodic assessments of external client facing program success.
• Lea and manage complex programs and projects spanning both external client-facing and internal cross-functional initiatives, including multiple interconnected workstreams, priorities, and stakeholders.
• Build and strengthen trusted relationships with external client stakeholders and internal business partners, fostering cross-functional collaboration to address complex needs, resolve issues, and achieve client program objectives and outcomes.
• Understand client needs, business priorities, and challenges and translate them into actionable program strategies and initiatives.
• Collaborate across multiple business areas and influencing cross-functional teams to achieve shared objectives.
• Manage multiple priorities, navigate complex organizational environments, and coordinate stakeholders to drive programs and initiatives forward.
• Identify emerging client needs, program risks, opportunities, and potential improvements.
• Establish meaningful program success measures, evaluate program performance, and use insights to inform recommendations and future strategy.

Minimum Requirements:

Requires a BA/BS in a related field and minimum of 3 years experience in external client facing program management; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:  

• Dental background preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe is preferred
• Project Management experience is preferred
• Account Management experience is preferred
• Professional and collaborative work style
• May require up to 20% travel during quarter 4
• Comfortable with operating at the intersection of external client partnership, program strategy, and cross-functional execution is preferred
• Strong program management capabilities, including program development, implementation, ongoing management, performance measurement, and continuous improvement is preferred.
• Strong communication, presentation, facilitation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to effectively engage both external clients and internal business partners is preferred
• Strong business acumen, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide subject matter expertise and recommendations on complex business issues is preferred.

 For candidates working in person or virtually in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is $71,680 to $123,648

Location(s): California, Illinois, Minnesota, Virginia

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company.  The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.   

* The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. 

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Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the following form: Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.

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