Consulting Director - PPI Workstream Lead - West Coast

Vizient•Cape Girardeau, MO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will lead complex consulting projects focused on reducing clinical variation and improving cost efficiency in healthcare organizations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leaders to develop sustainable strategies, manage project execution, and deliver measurable results.

Requirements

7 or more years of relevant experience required
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.
Ability to travel regularly and expeditiously throughout the year to meet clients’ needs and timetables.

Nice To Haves

Relevant degree preferred.
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.
Prefer candidates in the MST/PST time zone.

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 member 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.
Contribute to thought leadership through industry presentations, publications, and the creation of new service offerings.
Collaborate with Spend Management and other teams to ensure strategic alignment and seamless engagement execution.