Lead Director, Technology Strategy and Program Governance

Role Description

As a Lead Director, Technology Strategy and Program Governance, you will play a critical leadership role in shaping the strategy, governance, and operational excellence of the Third-Party Administrator and Payer Solutions Technology organization. Supporting technology capabilities across Meritain Health, this organization delivers innovative technology solutions that enable growth, operational excellence, and exceptional client experiences.

The Lead Director is responsible for aligning technology investments, strategic priorities, and organizational execution to drive business growth, technology transformation, and delivery excellence. This highly visible leader will provide strategic leadership across:

• Planning
• Portfolio governance
• Financial management
• Executive communications
• Organizational effectiveness

This role offers a unique opportunity to partner directly with executive leadership, shape the future of healthcare technology, and drive enterprise-wide impact through strategy, innovation, and operational excellence.

This is a United States-based remote position and may be performed from anywhere within the United States. Candidates located in the Eastern time zones, or those able to work primarily within Eastern Time Zone business hours, are preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in technology strategy, business management, strategic planning, portfolio management, program governance, technology operations, or related leadership roles, including 4+ years of leadership experience within a large, complex organization.
• 10+ years of experience partnering with senior executives and influencing strategic, operational, financial, and technology-related decisions across multiple stakeholder groups without direct authority.
• 10+ years of experience leading technology portfolios, strategic initiatives, program delivery, investment planning, capital planning, financial governance, or organizational transformation initiatives within large-scale technology organizations.
• 10+ years of experience developing executive-level presentations, strategic narratives, business cases, operating reviews, board materials, and leadership communications that influence organizational priorities and drive business outcomes.
• 5+ years of experience working across technology disciplines including software development, security, infrastructure management, technology operating models, and emerging technologies.

Requirements

• Experience within a healthcare, payer, third-party administrator, financial services, or Fortune 100 technology organization.
• Experience in technology strategy, management consulting, digital transformation, innovation, or business management functions supporting senior technology leadership.
• Familiarity with healthcare technology trends, payer modernization, digital health platforms, Artificial Intelligence, and emerging technologies impacting healthcare operations.
• Experience supporting a Chief Technology Officer, Head of Technology, or senior technology executive in strategy, planning, portfolio management, program governance, or business operations functions.
• Experience governing large-scale transformation programs, technology investment planning, capital planning, portfolio prioritization, and executive reporting within complex organizations.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university or equivalent work experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement savings options.
• Wellness programs and other resources, based on eligibility.