Delivery Executive - Senior Director

The OpportunityAt Huron, we’re redefining what a consulting organization can be. We go beyond advice to deliver results that last. We inherit our client’s challenges as if they were our own. We help them transform for the future. We advocate. We make a difference. And we intelligently, passionately, relentlessly do great work…together.Are you the kind of person who stands ready to jump in, roll up your sleeves and transform ideas into action? Then come discover Huron.Whether you have years of experience or come right out of college, we invite you to explore our many opportunities. Find out how you can use your talents and develop your skills to make an impact immediately. Learn about how our culture and values provide you with the kind of environment that invites new ideas and innovation. Come see how we collaborate with each other in a culture of learning, coaching, diversity and inclusion. And hear about our unwavering commitment to make a difference in partnership with our clients, shareholders, communities and colleagues.Huron Consulting Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and dependents; a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match; an employee stock purchase plan; a generous Paid Time Off policy; and paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Our Wellness Program supports employee total well-being by providing free annual health screenings and coaching, bank at work, and on-site workshops, as well as ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of our employees throughout the year. All benefits and programs are subject to applicable eligibility requirements.Huron is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity to job applicants and employees in recruitment, hiring, employment, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Huron will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. We endeavor to maintain a drug-free workplace.Position SummaryHuron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital, and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future.Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.We are seeking a highly skilled Delivery Executive with 15+ years of direct Delivery Executive and Project Management experience in the healthcare payer domain. This role is responsible for leading large-scale health plan program implementations, coordinating workstreams, and ensuring successful delivery of operational and technology initiatives. The ideal candidate brings proven expertise in health plan IT assessments, managing project impacts, identifying risks, and implementing mitigation strategies across multiple stakeholders.QualificationsKey ResponsibilitiesServe as overall delivery executive accountable for delivering client projects.Lead end-to-end implementation projects for health plan programs, from initiation through deployment and stabilization.Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, deliverables, dependencies, and milestones.Drive coordination across functional workstreams such as integrations, benefits, claims, provider operations, member services, and compliance.Facilitate risk identification and develop proactive mitigation strategies to minimize project and operational impacts.Communicates project status, risks, and impacts to executive sponsors, steering committees, and stakeholders with clarity and confidence.Ensure project activities align with regulatory requirements (Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial, Exchange, DSNP, etc.) and client operational goals.Oversee issue tracking, escalation management, and resolution to keep projects on track.Manage cross-functional resources, both internal and client-facing, to deliver on time and within budget.Drive process improvements and knowledge transfer to ensure sustainable operational success post-implementation.Required Qualifications15+ years of Delivery Executive and Project Management experience (must be as a Project Manager; Leads or Senior Business Analyst roles will not qualify).Proven success managing large-scale healthcare payer implementations or operational programs.Strong knowledge of health plan functions such as claims, provider networks, utilization management, member services, benefits and integrations.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams and complex dependencies across technology and business operations.Expertise in risk assessment, mitigation planning, and impact analysis for health plan operations.Exceptional communication, facilitation, and leadership skills with the ability to influence senior executives and cross-functional teams.Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, JIRA, Smartsheet, or similar).Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Information Systems, or related field; PMP certification strongly preferred.Preferred SkillsFamiliarity with TriZetto Facets, QNXT, HealthRules, or other payer core administration platforms.Experience with regulatory-driven implementations (CMS, Medicaid agencies, Exchange requirements).Prior consulting client-facing project leadership and management experience.#LI-DT1#LI-RemotePosting CategoryHealthcare-PayerOpportunity TypeRegularCountryUnited States of AmericaSummaryLocation: Chicago - 550 Van BurenType: Full time