Consulting Director - PPI Workstream Lead

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Summary:

In this role, you will lead high-impact consulting engagements and serve as a matrix leader, overseeing both project execution and cross-functional teams. You will cultivate trusted advisor relationships with senior healthcare leaders to drive sustainable strategies and deliver measurable results.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic guidance to enhance cost efficiency and reduce clinical variation.

• Lead complex consulting projects and workstreams to ensure timely execution, measurable impact, and client value.

• Develop and manage project plans that align with scope, schedule, and budget while supporting long-term sustainability.

• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, presentations, and executive-level discussions to promote collaboration and decision-making.

• Manage cross-functional teams by fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and results-oriented performance.

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior healthcare leaders and C-suite executives to drive strategic alignment.

• Support business development by identifying opportunities, generating leads, and contributing to sales closures.

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree preferred.

• 7 or more years of relevant experience required; prefer background in clinical and cost improvement initiatives within a healthcare provider organization and/or consulting firm.

• Deep understanding of Physician/Clinical Preference Items strongly preferred.

• Proven experience leading large, complex projects with cross-functional teams.

• Exceptional presentation and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse professional audiences, including clinical leaders.

• Ability to lead change initiatives and navigate ambiguity in dynamic healthcare environments.

• Excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational capabilities in fast-paced settings.

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with executives, physicians, and frontline healthcare staff.

• Willingness to travel.

Estimated Hiring Range:

This position is also incentive eligible.

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Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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