Health Industry - Payer Utilization Management Consulting Manager

Accenture is a global leader in professional services, helping organizations worldwide transform their operations, enhance their growth, and deliver sustainable outcomes across industries. With a workforce of approximately 750,000 employees serving clients in over 120 countries, we are at the forefront of leveraging technology, data, AI, and innovation to drive meaningful change. Our blend of industry expertise, leadership in cloud, data, and AI, and a commitment to 360 value ensures that we help our clients deliver long-lasting impact.  We collaborate with healthcare executives, leaders, and boards to help organizations innovate, transform, and enhance their operational effectiveness. Our work spans across strategy, operations, clinical optimization, regulatory compliance, and technological advancement. By combining industry knowledge with technology and data-driven insights, we empower healthcare providers to achieve both operational excellence and clinical outcomes.  As a Health Industry – Payer Utilization Management Consulting Manager, your primary responsibilities may include:Lead the planning and successful delivery of client engagements, managing the work of Accenture and client working teams and participating directly in project delivery executionEnsure the successful implementation of solutions within promised time and budget, and to the client’s satisfactionBuild and maintain trust-based client relationships based on successful delivery and a client-centered approachServe as an example-driven leader to the project team, providing opportunities for people to develop and enhance key skills, giving honest and timely feedback, and establishing a followership of people who want to work with youDevelop project plans and solutions that are tailored to client needsSupport development of Accenture assets and tools used to drive and accelerate value to our clients, with particular emphasis on assets focused on utilization managementTravelTravel - as needed, varies by client needs and could be up to 80% Why Join the Accenture Healthcare Team? Innovate Every Day: Work at the cutting edge of healthcare innovation, designing solutions that push boundaries and create transformative opportunities for healthcare organizations worldwide.  Lead with the Best: Join an industry-recognized healthcare consulting leader with a global team of over 20,000 professionals, collaborating to drive large-scale healthcare transformation across the globe.  Continuous Learning & Growth: Take advantage of unmatched professional development opportunities, including interactive courses, real-world client simulations, and ongoing mentoring, to expand your healthcare consulting expertise.  Qualifications:Here's what you need:Minimum of 5 years of direct experience in Payer Utilization Management, including in an operational leadership role that was accountable for delivering on productivity, quality and compliance metricsMinimum of 3 years of Health Industry management consulting experienceBachelor's DegreeBonus Points if you have:Proven ability to plan, organize and deliver impactful results across multiple projects or initiatives Proven understanding of utilization management operating models, technology enablers, and regulatory requirementsExperience applying data-driven insights, advanced automation, and creative sourcing solutions to transform payer clinical operations and outcomesSkilled at unlocking the value of AI to improve payer clinical operations performance Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. 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