Associate Director, Epic Clinical Program Manager (Laboratory & Pathology)

Job Family:Technology ConsultingTravel Required:Up to 50%Clearance Required:NoneWhat You Will DoGuidehouse's Health Technology Consulting (HTC) practice is seeking an Associate Director, Epic Clinical Program Manager (Laboratory & Pathology) to clinical technology transformations across our Commercial Health client portfolio, with a focus on laboratory and pathology services. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to health system executives, laboratory leadership, and IT organizations, helping clients successfully implement, optimize, and scale Epic Beaker and related laboratory technologies.Laboratory transformation programs are operationally complex and highly visible. Success requires more than project management. It requires a leader who understands laboratory operations, pathology workflows, Epic Beaker, instrumentation, interfaces, and regulatory requirements, and who can drive alignment across stakeholders to deliver measurable outcomes.This is a client-facing leadership role. The Associate Director will own executive relationships, lead large-scale engagements, contribute to business development, and bring deep laboratory and Epic expertise to every client interaction.Lead Complex Technology Transformation ProgramsLead enterprise technology initiatives from planning through stabilization, ensuring successful delivery of technology, operational, and business objectives.Key responsibilities include:Establishing program governance, priorities, and rollout strategiesLeading project and workstream executionManaging scope, staffing, risks, dependencies, and executive escalationsDriving executive reporting and stakeholder alignmentLeading cutover, go-live, stabilization, and transition-to-support activitiesAlign Operations, Technology, and VendorsServe as the primary liaison across laboratory operations, pathology, IT, Epic teams, infrastructure, interface teams, DI, RALS, and third-party vendors.You will be responsible for removing barriers, managing cross-functional dependencies, and ensuring decisions are made quickly and effectively to keep programs on track.Deliver Epic Beaker and Laboratory ExpertiseProvide leadership and guidance on:Epic Beaker implementation and optimizationLaboratory workflow transformationTesting and validation strategyAccreditation-compliant documentation and change controlInstrumentation and interface integrationOperational readiness and adoption planningTranslate technical and operational complexity into actionable recommendations that improve performance, scalability, and long-term supportability.Grow the PracticeSupport client growth, proposal development, and thought leadership activities. Identify opportunities to expand relationships and deliver additional value across existing accounts.Develop High-Performing TeamsLead consulting teams across multiple workstreams while providing coaching, resource planning, staffing oversight, and talent development.What We Are Looking ForThe ideal candidate has deep experience leading clinical technology programs and understands how to deliver successful outcomes in complex healthcare environments. They are comfortable leading executives, challenging assumptions, managing large programs, and driving decisions that improve operations and technology performance.Success in this role is defined by delivering successful technology programs, achieving operational readiness at go-live, maintaining regulatory and accreditation compliance, aligning diverse stakeholder groups, and driving measurable improvements in operations and performance.What You Will NeedMINIMUM of EIGHT (8) years of experience in healthcare IT consulting, laboratory systems, EHR implementation, or laboratory operationsAssociates degree or higher required; we can substituted years of experience for degreeDeep Epic Beaker expertise, including certification in Beaker CP, Beaker AP, or related modulesProven experience leading large-scale laboratory, pathology, or Epic implementation programsExperience managing executive stakeholders and complex multi-workstream engagementsStrong understanding of laboratory operations, testing, interfaces, instrumentation, and operational readinessKnowledge of CAP, CLIA, Joint Commission, and laboratory accreditation requirementsDemonstrated experience leading consulting teams and developing client relationshipsCandidate Status Allowed: US Citizen, Permanent Resident, Green Card HolderWhat Would Be Nice To HaveMaster's degree in Health Informatics, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related fieldPMP or equivalent project/program management certificationExperience with Data Innovations, point of care, blood bank systems and instrument middleware platformsExperience supporting multi-hospital health systems and enterprise transformationsExperience with interoperability standards including HL7 and FHIRExperience supporting automation, analytics, digital transformation, or AI-enabled initiativesThe annual salary range for this position is $135,000.00-$225,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.What We Offer:Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.Benefits include:Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan PayDownTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramMobility StipendAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at View phone number on click.appcast.io or via email at View email address on click.appcast.io. 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