AVP, Automation Engineering

About the role

The Associate Vice President, Automation Engineering will lead an organization focused on driving productivity and efficiency through strategic utilization of modern technology including AI, automation, and software platforms in a rapidly evolving technology landscape. This role oversees automation across the enterprise through three primary areas of accountability: product ownership of enterprise automation platforms, governance and standards for automation, and measurement and reporting of adoption, efficacy, and efficiencies generated by solutions produced by this organization.

By aligning and distributing teams and roles under a unified structure, the AVP will accelerate adoption of standardized engineering practices and deployment of automation solutions, in partnership with other technology teams under the CTO organization. The AVP of Automation Engineering is accountable for the design, build, and governance of Humana's hybrid cloud onboarding platform—an intelligent, AI-guided experience that automates the delivery of workloads across cloud and on-premises data centers. This leader will embed AI into the platform to enable a guided onboarding experience, continuously capture feedback, and drive an iterative improvement cycle that ensures the platform evolves with the needs of the business.

This leadership position is essential to realize Humana's organizational realignment and growth targets, unlocking advanced capabilities and efficiency for engineers enterprise-wide. The AVP will operate under a product operating model, organizing engineering and operations capabilities into value-stream-aligned product teams with dedicated product ownership, integrated delivery squads, and clear outcome accountability from inception through production operations. This leader will maintain disciplined financial management, invest in automation platform capabilities with measurable ROI, and govern the full automation portfolio to ensure alignment with enterprise priorities and CTO organization strategy.

Critically, this leader will build an AI-native function—one where AI is embedded into the platform engineering and operational workflows themselves, not simply offered as a feature. AI-guided onboarding, intelligent feedback loops, predictive provisioning recommendations, and continuous improvement cycles driven by usage data and outcomes are core to how this organization delivers value. This leader will foster a culture of innovation, engineering rigor, and continuous improvement, developing the next generation of automation engineers and leaders to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions at enterprise scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead an organization focused on driving productivity and efficiency through AI, automation, and software platforms.
• Oversee automation across the enterprise, including product ownership of enterprise automation platforms, governance and standards, and measurement of adoption and efficacy.
• Design, build, and govern Humana's hybrid cloud onboarding platform with embedded AI for guided onboarding and continuous improvement.
• Align and distribute teams under a unified structure to accelerate adoption of standardized engineering practices.
• Operate under a product operating model with value-stream-aligned product teams and clear outcome accountability.
• Maintain disciplined financial management and invest in automation platform capabilities with measurable ROI.
• Govern the full automation portfolio to ensure alignment with enterprise priorities and CTO strategy.
• Build an AI-native function by embedding AI into platform engineering and operational workflows.
• Foster a culture of innovation, engineering rigor, and continuous improvement.
• Develop the next generation of automation engineers and leaders to deliver scalable solutions.

Requirements

• Master's Degree.
• 10 or more years of technical experience.
• 8 or more years of management experience.
• Experience with software QA testing for multi-tier enterprise web applications.
• Strong experience with white-box, web-service integration, and server back-end testing.
• Passion for contributing to an organization focused on improving consumer experiences.

Work Arrangement

This is a remote position with work-at-home requirements:

• Self-provided internet service must meet minimum criteria: download speed of 25 Mbps and upload speed of 10 Mbps (wireless, wired cable, or DSL connection suggested).
• Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI/HIPAA information.
• Occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled weekly hours: 40.

Pay

The pay range for this full-time (40 hours per week) position is $189,400 - $260,500 per year. The range may vary based on geographic location, and individual pay will depend on demonstrated skills, knowledge, experience, education, and certifications. This role is eligible for a bonus incentive plan based on company and/or individual performance.

Benefits

Humana offers competitive benefits designed to support whole-person well-being, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off (including company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave).
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Life insurance.
• Additional opportunities and programs to support personal and professional well-being.

About Humana

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for millions of people to achieve their best health—delivering care and services when they need it. Learn more at Humana.com and CenterWell.com.