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Humana is executing a 3-5 year, $8+ billion global transformation to a Global Business Services (GBS) model. We are seeking an Executive Transition Leader to drive seamless transitions of business functions into GBS, ensuring operational excellence, cost efficiencies, and business continuity. As a key leader in this transformation, the Executive Transition Leader will develop and execute transition strategies, engage with C-suite stakeholders, and oversee the structured integration of business operations into the GBS framework. This role is responsible for managing complex, large-scale transitions while minimizing disruption and maximizing value realization.
Humana is executing a 3-5 year, $8+ billion global transformation to a Global Business Services (GBS) model. We are seeking an Executive Transition Leader to drive seamless transitions of business functions into GBS, ensuring operational excellence, cost efficiencies, and business continuity. As a key leader in this transformation, the Executive Transition Leader will develop and execute transition strategies, engage with C-suite stakeholders, and oversee the structured integration of business operations into the GBS framework. This role is responsible for managing complex, large-scale transitions while minimizing disruption and maximizing value realization.
Key Responsibilities -
Strategic Leadership & Program Governance
Own and execute the GBS transition strategy, ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide transformation objectives.
Lead and oversee multiple concurrent transitions, managing a multi-billion-dollar budget and global resources.
Develop and implement a structured transition framework, ensuring disciplined execution, compliance, and risk management.
Establish and manage a governance model for tracking KPIs, financial performance, and transition milestones.
Ensure all M&A integrations, outsourcing transitions, and technology implementations align with the broader transformation agenda and are woven into the GBS transition strategy
Enterprise-Wide Transition Execution
Architect and drive transition methodologies, leading the full transition lifecycle from planning to post-implementation stabilization.
Manage cross-functional teams, third-party vendors, and external partners to ensure smooth and efficient transitions.
Oversee knowledge transfer, work-shadowing, and operational handoffs between business units and GBS.
Collaborate with finance, IT, HR, and business unit leaders to ensure seamless operational and cultural integration.
Drive process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement across transitioning functions.
Stakeholder & Change Management
Serve as the primary executive liaison for all transition activities, working closely with C-suite executives, board members, and senior leaders across all LOBs.
Lead enterprise-wide change management efforts, including communication strategies, training programs, and stakeholder engagement initiatives to ensure seamless transition.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and adoption.
Navigate complex organizational dynamics, proactively identifying and resolving challenges that may impact transition success.
Operational Excellence & Performance Optimization
Monitor and track transition KPIs and success metrics, ensuring alignment with financial goals and operational efficiencies.
Oversee quality assurance and risk mitigation, ensuring that transitions meet business and compliance standards.
Drive a culture of continuous improvement and operational resilience, leveraging best-in-class transition methodologies.
Align digital transformation initiatives, such as AI-driven process optimization and automation, with transition objectives.
This is a rare opportunity to architect and lead one of the largest transformation programs in the industry. As the Executive Transition Leader, you will play a pivotal role in reshaping a Fortune 50 company's GBS strategy, delivering unparalleled business impact and operational excellence. If you are a visionary executive with a proven track record of leading high-stakes, complex transitions, we invite you to be part of this historic transformation.
Use your skills to make an impact
Key Qualifications -
Experience & Expertise
10+ years of leadership experience in enterprise transformation, GBS, or large-scale transition management within a Fortune 100 or multinational environment.
Proven track record of leading multi-billion-dollar transformation programs, delivering cost efficiencies and operational scalability.
Deep expertise in GBS operating models, shared services, outsourcing strategies, and enterprise technology enablement.
Experience managing cross-functional global teams, external consulting firms, and strategic vendor partnerships.
Leadership & Influence
Strong ability to engage, influence, and drive alignment at the C-suite and board level.
Executive presence with exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to navigate complex business environments, proactively resolving challenges and accelerating transition success.
Strategic & Technical Acumen
Deep understanding of business process optimization, financial modeling, and performance management for large-scale transitions.
Experience with enterprise technology platforms (ERP, automation, AI-driven solutions) and their impact on business transformation.
Strong financial acumen to track cost savings, efficiency gains, and long-term value realization.
Preferred Credentials
MBA or Master's degree in Business, Finance, or related field.
Certifications: PMP, ITIL, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent.
Experience in Fortune 50 transformations, M&A integrations, or large-scale operational shifts.
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.
$184,800 - $254,100 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: 05-17-2025
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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