Vice President, Software Engineering Delivery

Vice President, Software Engineering Delivery Join to apply for the Vice President, Software Engineering Delivery role at Medica. Medica is a nonprofit health plan with more than a million members that serves communities in Minnesota, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Missouri, and beyond. We deliver personalized health care experiences and partner closely with providers to ensure members are genuinely cared for. We’re a team that owns our work with accountability, makes data‑driven decisions, embraces continuous learning, and celebrates collaboration – because success is a team sport. It's our mission to be there in the moments that matter most for our members and employees. Join us in creating a community of connected care, where coordinated, quality service is the norm, and every member feels valued. Are you ready to lead transformative change in one of the most critical areas of our business? As Vice President of Software Engineering Delivery, you will own the delivery strategy for Medica’s core platforms—the systems that power our health plans, revenue‑driving lines, and claims administration. These platforms are the backbone of our member and provider experience, and your leadership will define how we innovate and scale. The Vice President of Software Engineering Delivery leads all delivery teams within software engineering for Medica’s main business functions, including the main revenue‑driving lines and the claims administration. This role oversees product development and engineering teams, partners across the organization to prioritize and drive initiatives, and manages vendor relationships and sourcing strategies as appropriate. The VP will set the software delivery strategy and drive its execution with a focus on cross‑functional alignment, program and product execution, delivery excellence, and engineering team performance. Why This Role Matters Your work will directly impact how members experience care, how providers collaborate, and how Medica operates at scale. This is a leadership role with visibility across the organization and influence on the future of healthcare technology. Key Accountabilities Drive Transformation: Lead the evolution of Medica’s most essential software platforms, ensuring they are modern, resilient, and ready for the future. Lead High‑Impact Teams: Oversee product development and engineering teams that deliver solutions for millions of members and providers. Influence at Every Level: Build strategic relationships across the enterprise to align priorities and accelerate initiatives. Set the Vision: Define and execute a software delivery strategy focused on speed, quality, and cross‑functional alignment. Optimize Partnerships: Manage vendor relationships and sourcing strategies to maximize value and performance. What We’re Looking For Proven expertise in software delivery and engineering leadership A visionary mindset with the ability to turn strategy into execution Strong relationship‑building skills and executive presence Commitment to excellence and continuous improvement Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field 15 years experience in technology, with at least 8 years in leadership roles providing strategic planning and overall accountability of infrastructure and cloud, operations and integration Skills and Abilities Software Development: Proficiency in software development methodologies and practices, including Agile and DevOps Programming Languages: Expertise in programming languages such as Python, Java, and SQL Cloud Computing: Experience with cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, including cloud architecture and deployment Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC): In‑depth knowledge of SDLC processes and best practices Enterprise Architecture: Ability to design and implement enterprise‑level software solutions Project Management: Strong skills in software project management, including planning, execution, and delivery Integration Strategy: Proven experience in developing and executing integration strategies for various software applications Technical Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, manage execution, and drive technological innovation Location & Compensation This position is an Office role, which requires an employee to work onsite, on average, 3 days per week. We are open to candidates located near one of the following office locations: Minnetonka, MN or Madison, WI. The full base pay salary range for this position is $260,000–$390,000. Annual base pay salary range placement will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, education, work experience, applicable certifications and or licensures, the position’s scope and responsibility, internal pay equity and external market salary data. In addition to base compensation, this position is eligible for Medica’s Short Term Incentive plan, Long Term Incentive plan and our Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan. Medica offers a generous total rewards package that includes competitive medical, dental, vision, executive life insurance, Self‑Managed Time Off, Holidays, paid volunteer time off, 401K contributions, caregiver services and many other benefits to support our employees. The compensation and benefits information is provided as of the date of this posting. Medica’s compensation and benefits are subject to change at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. Eligibility to work in the US: Medica does not offer work visa sponsorship for this role. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Employment is contingent on verification of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, where all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment indiscriminate of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Seniority Level Executive Employment Type Full‑time Job Function >Engineering and Information Technology Industries Insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr