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The Clinical Innovation Delivery Lead supports execution of priority Clinical Innovation initiatives by coordinating implementation activities, monitoring progress, managing risks, and driving accountability across matrixed teams. This role serves as a delivery integrator for assigned initiatives and helps translate enterprise priorities into implemented and sustainable outcomes. The Clinical Innovation Delivery Lead is responsible for day-to-day coordination and execution of one or more Clinical Innovation initiatives. The Lead owns execution management for assigned initiatives and helps ensure implementation stays on track.
Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining work plans, coordinating stakeholders, facilitating meetings, tracking milestones and dependencies, managing risks and issues, supporting regional adoption, and communicating progress to leadership. The Lead works closely with Clinical, Operations, Pharmacy, Stars, MRA, Finance, Technology, and Regional partners to move opportunities from approval through implementation, adoption, and transition to enduring ownership.
Success in this role requires strong program management discipline, collaboration skills, problem-solving ability, and comfort working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities. The successful candidate creates structure, drives follow-through, and helps remove barriers that impede delivery.
Responsibilities:
Drive Initiative Execution
- Lead day-to-day implementation activities for assigned Clinical Innovation initiatives.
- Develop and maintain delivery plans, milestones, workstreams, risks, dependencies, and status reporting.
- Coordinate execution activities across functional and regional stakeholders.
- Raise risks, barriers, and decision needs in a timely manner.
Coordinate Cross-Functional Teams
- Using judgement engage and facilitate alignment across Clinical, Pharmacy, Stars, MRA, Operations, Finance, Technology, and Regional partners as needed per initiative.
- Support accountability by tracking commitments and deliverables.
- Organize and facilitate working sessions, implementation meetings, and progress reviews.
- Promote adoption of standardized implementation methods and tools.
Support Regional Integration and Adoption
- Partner with Regional teams to support implementation planning and execution.
- Track adoption, outcomes, and implementation challenges.
- Share lessons learned and leading practices across initiatives.
- Support transition of completed work into ongoing business ownership.
Governance, Reporting, and Communication
- Prepare status updates, dashboards, and leadership materials.
- Track actions, decisions, dependencies, and outcomes.
- Support governance forums through meeting coordination and follow-up.
- Communicate initiative progress, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders.
Use your skills to make an impact
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 7 or more years of experience in healthcare operations, program delivery, project management, consulting and/or business operations
- Demonstrated experience coordinating cross-functional projects or initiatives
- Strong planning, organization, and execution management skills
- Ability to influence and collaborate across a matrixed organization
- Demonstrated ability to articulate ideas effectively in both written and oral forms
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and competing priorities
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA, MHA, MPH, or other relevant advanced degree
- Experience supporting enterprise implementation, transformation, or performance-improvement initiatives.
- Experience working across Clinical, Stars, MRA, Pharmacy, Operations, Market, or Regional teams.
- Experience supporting governance forums, executive reporting, and stakeholder management.
Additional Information
Willing to travel based on business need.
To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria:
At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested.
Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership.
Employees who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.
Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.
Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.
As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for you.
Humana values personal identity protection. Please be aware that applicants may be asked to provide their Social Security Number, if it is not already on file. When required, an email will be sent from Humana@myworkday.com with instructions on how to add the information into your official application on Humana’s secure website.
Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.
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.
$115,200 - $158,400 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, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
About us
About 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 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.
Become a part of our caring community
The Clinical Innovation Delivery Lead supports execution of priority Clinical Innovation initiatives by coordinating implementation activities, monitoring progress, managing risks, and driving accountability across matrixed teams. This role serves as a delivery integrator for assigned initiatives and helps translate enterprise priorities into implemented and sustainable outcomes. The Clinical Innovation Delivery Lead is responsible for day-to-day coordination and execution of one or more Clinical Innovation initiatives. The Lead owns execution management for assigned initiatives and helps ensure implementation stays on track.
Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining work plans, coordinating stakeholders, facilitating meetings, tracking milestones and dependencies, managing risks and issues, supporting regional adoption, and communicating progress to leadership. The Lead works closely with Clinical, Operations, Pharmacy, Stars, MRA, Finance, Technology, and Regional partners to move opportunities from approval through implementation, adoption, and transition to enduring ownership.
Success in this role requires strong program management discipline, collaboration skills, problem-solving ability, and comfort working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities. The successful candidate creates structure, drives follow-through, and helps remove barriers that impede delivery.
Responsibilities:
Drive Initiative Execution
- Lead day-to-day implementation activities for assigned Clinical Innovation initiatives.
- Develop and maintain delivery plans, milestones, workstreams, risks, dependencies, and status reporting.
- Coordinate execution activities across functional and regional stakeholders.
- Raise risks, barriers, and decision needs in a timely manner.
Coordinate Cross-Functional Teams
- Using judgement engage and facilitate alignment across Clinical, Pharmacy, Stars, MRA, Operations, Finance, Technology, and Regional partners as needed per initiative.
- Support accountability by tracking commitments and deliverables.
- Organize and facilitate working sessions, implementation meetings, and progress reviews.
- Promote adoption of standardized implementation methods and tools.
Support Regional Integration and Adoption
- Partner with Regional teams to support implementation planning and execution.
- Track adoption, outcomes, and implementation challenges.
- Share lessons learned and leading practices across initiatives.
- Support transition of completed work into ongoing business ownership.
Governance, Reporting, and Communication
- Prepare status updates, dashboards, and leadership materials.
- Track actions, decisions, dependencies, and outcomes.
- Support governance forums through meeting coordination and follow-up.
- Communicate initiative progress, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders.
Use your skills to make an impact
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 7 or more years of experience in healthcare operations, program delivery, project management, consulting and/or business operations
- Demonstrated experience coordinating cross-functional projects or initiatives
- Strong planning, organization, and execution management skills
- Ability to influence and collaborate across a matrixed organization
- Demonstrated ability to articulate ideas effectively in both written and oral forms
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and competing priorities
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA, MHA, MPH, or other relevant advanced degree
- Experience supporting enterprise implementation, transformation, or performance-improvement initiatives.
- Experience working across Clinical, Stars, MRA, Pharmacy, Operations, Market, or Regional teams.
- Experience supporting governance forums, executive reporting, and stakeholder management.
Additional Information
Willing to travel based on business need.
To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria:
At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested.
Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership.
Employees who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.
Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.
Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.
As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for you.
Humana values personal identity protection. Please be aware that applicants may be asked to provide their Social Security Number, if it is not already on file. When required, an email will be sent from Humana@myworkday.com with instructions on how to add the information into your official application on Humana’s secure website.
Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.
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.
$115,200 - $158,400 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, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
About us
About 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 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.
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Map your degree to the role
Delivery Lead positions sit at the intersection of project management and technical delivery. Your degree field must align directly with the role, so gather transcripts and a credential evaluation now if your qualification is from outside the U.S.
Pull prevailing wage data early
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your target metro before you get an offer. If an employer quotes a salary below Level II for your location, the LCA won't certify and sponsorship stalls.
Target companies with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with verified LCA filing history for Delivery Lead and related program management roles. Focusing on companies that have filed before cuts the time you spend educating HR about the sponsorship process.
Clarify specialty occupation standing upfront
Some employers classify Delivery Lead as a generalist management role, which can fail USCIS's specialty occupation test. Ask during early interviews whether the job description explicitly requires a degree in a specific technical or business field, not just 'any bachelor's degree.'
Negotiate petition filing before your OPT expires
If you're on OPT or STEM OPT, confirm that your employer can file the H-1B petition in time for the annual cap and selection process. USCIS requires the employer to have an I-129 petition ready, so align your offer timeline with the registration window.
Get the job description reviewed before signing
A Delivery Lead job description that lists duties spanning multiple unrelated disciplines can trigger an RFE from USCIS on specialty occupation grounds. Make sure the description ties core responsibilities directly to your degree field before the LCA is filed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Delivery Lead role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. If the role requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as computer science, information systems, or engineering, it typically meets USCIS's specialty occupation standard. Roles that accept any degree regardless of field are more likely to receive a Request for Evidence challenging that classification, so the job description wording matters significantly.
Which visa types are realistic for Delivery Lead candidates seeking sponsorship?
H-1B is the primary path for most candidates, requiring employer sponsorship, an LCA filed with DOL, and selection in the annual cap process. Australian citizens can pursue the E-3 visa, which has a separate cap of 10,500 and has never been exhausted. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under TN visa if the role maps to an eligible USMCA profession. A green card via EB-2 or EB-3 is also possible after initial status is established.
What degree does a Delivery Lead typically need for visa sponsorship?
USCIS looks for a direct relationship between your degree field and the job duties. For Delivery Lead roles, degrees in computer science, information systems, software engineering, or business information technology are the strongest fits. A general business or management degree can work if the employer frames the role around technical delivery, but it carries higher risk of an RFE on specialty occupation grounds.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor Delivery Lead positions?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified sponsorship history for roles like Delivery Lead, so you can focus your applications on companies that have filed LCAs before rather than starting from scratch with every HR team you contact.
Can a Delivery Lead on STEM OPT transition to H-1B with the same employer?
Yes. If you're on STEM OPT, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you must file a training plan on Form I-983. When the H-1B registration period opens, your employer submits a registration on your behalf. If selected, they file the I-129 petition. Your STEM OPT authorization can bridge the gap until October 1 of the fiscal year the petition takes effect, so cap-gap protection is worth confirming with your employer before STEM OPT expires.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Delivery Lead jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.