Assistant Vice President, Corporate Development Integration & Value Creation

Become a part of our caring communityHumana is seeking an experienced and strategic Assistant Vice President (AVP), Integration & Value Creation to lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives and complex integration programs that drive measurable business outcomes. This leader will serve as a critical bridge between strategy and execution, ensuring that acquisitions, strategic partnerships, organizational transformations, and enterprise initiatives achieve targeted value realization and sustainable operational performance.The AVP will provide leadership across the full lifecycle of integration and value creation efforts—from strategy development and due diligence through execution, stabilization, and benefit realization. This role requires a highly influential leader who can effectively partner with senior executives, business leaders, and cross-functional teams to accelerate growth, optimize operations, and deliver lasting enterprise value.Key ResponsibilitiesIntegration Strategy & ExecutionLead end-to-end integration planning and execution for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and strategic enterprise initiatives.Develop and implement integration frameworks, governance structures, and operating models that support business objectives.Establish Day 1 readiness plans, stabilization milestones, and long-term integration roadmaps.Identify and mitigate integration risks while ensuring continuity of business operations.Value Creation & TransformationDefine value creation opportunities and measurable business outcomes aligned with enterprise strategy.Translate strategic objectives into executable programs that deliver operational, financial, and organizational benefits.Develop business cases, synergy targets, and realization plans in partnership with Finance and business leaders.Monitor and report value realization metrics, ensuring accountability for outcomes and corrective actions where needed.Cross-Functional LeadershipLead cross-functional teams across Finance, HR, Operations, Technology, Compliance, Legal, and Business Segments.Foster alignment among stakeholders to accelerate decision-making and remove barriers to execution.Drive enterprise collaboration to ensure integrated solutions and sustainable change adoption.Executive Engagement & GovernanceServe as a trusted advisor to executive leadership regarding integration, transformation, and value realization initiatives.Prepare and present updates, recommendations, risks, and performance outcomes to the Executive Leadership Team and other governance bodies.Facilitate executive steering committees and decision forums to ensure timely resolution of key issues.Change Management & Culture IntegrationPartner with organizational effectiveness and change management teams to support workforce transitions and cultural integration.Develop stakeholder engagement strategies that improve adoption, minimize disruption, and strengthen employee experience.Promote enterprise values and leadership behaviors throughout transformation efforts.Program Leadership & Continuous ImprovementEstablish KPI dashboards and performance metrics to track initiative progress and business impact.Implement best practices, lessons learned, and continuous improvement processes across integration and transformation programs.Build organizational capability in integration management, value realization, and strategic execution.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Healthcare Administration, Operations, or related field.12+ years of progressive leadership experience in strategy execution, transformation, integration, consulting, operations, or corporate development.Demonstrated success leading complex enterprise-wide initiatives and large-scale transformational programs.Experience managing cross-functional teams in highly matrixed organizations.Strong financial acumen with experience developing business cases, synergy models, and value realization plans.Proven ability to influence senior executives and drive alignment across multiple stakeholders.Exceptional communication, facilitation, and executive presentation skills.Use your skills to make an impact Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree (MBA, MHA, or related advanced degree).Healthcare payer, healthcare services, or healthcare technology industry experience.Experience leading M&A integrations and post-transaction value capture initiatives.Background in management consulting, enterprise transformation, corporate strategy, or operations leadership.Certification in Program Management, Change Management, Lean, Six Sigma, or related disciplines.*Preferred locations are Louisville, KY, Washington DC, New York, or Nashville TN.Scheduled Weekly Hours40Pay RangeThe 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.$223,800 - $313,100 per yearThis job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.Description of BenefitsHumana, 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, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.About UsAbout Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our 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 and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.​Equal Opportunity EmployerIt 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.SummaryLocation: Washington, DC; Louisville, KY; Nashville, TNType: Full time