Management Consulting - Health Consultant

Accenture•San Diego, CA

1d•Remote

About The Position

We work with C-suite executives, leaders and boards of the world’s leading organizations, helping them reinvent every part of their enterprise to drive greater growth, enhance competitiveness, implement operational improvements, reduce cost, deliver sustainable 360° stakeholder value, and set a new performance frontier for themselves and the industry in which they operate. Our deep industry and functional expertise is supported by proprietary assets and solutions that help organizations transform faster and become more resilient. Underpinned by technology, data, analytics, AI, change management, talent and sustainability capabilities, our Strategy & Consulting services help architect and accelerate all aspects of an organization’s total enterprise reinvention. As a Health Consultant, your primary responsibilities may include: Project Management and System Implementation Lead the planning, design, and implementation of health systems, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations, coordinating closely with client and internal teams to meet project milestones. Support process map development from current state to future state Oversee workstream(s) to uphold business intent and delivery goals Stakeholder Engagement and Client Management Act as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders, managing expectations and providing regular updates on project progress, challenges, and successes. Facilitate stakeholder meetings and workshops to gather requirements, address concerns, and ensure alignment with clinical and operational goals. Performance Monitoring and Reporting Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure system performance and user satisfaction, regularly tracking and reporting outcomes to clients and senior management. Use analytics to identify trends and develop recommendations for continuous improvement for health systems Executive Communications Leverage storytelling best practices and frameworks to support executive messaging Use data-driven insights to shape executive communications Have strong written and verbal communication skills to navigate workstream ownership and project team communications Team Leadership and Development Lead and mentor a team of analysts, fostering a collaborative environment focused on high-quality system delivery and client satisfaction. Provide guidance, training, and professional development opportunities to build technical expertise and project management skills within the team. Industry Best Practices and Thought Leadership Stay current on healthcare trends and regulatory changes, ensuring solutions meet the latest industry standards and best practices. Contribute to thought leadership by supporting offering or business development; share perspective and actively engage with teams to progress point of views Travel - as needed, up to 80% Why should I join the Accenture Health team? Innovate every day. Be at the forefront of designing and delivering health technology solutions that push boundaries and create new opportunities for our clients. Lead with the industry’s best. Join an industry-recognized healthcare leader with more than 20,000 global healthcare professionals collaborating to drive enterprise-wide transformational projects on a global scale. Accenture has worked with more than 200 clients to deliver healthcare transformation to meet the diverse needs of patients and members. Learn and grow continuously. 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Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Minimum of 3 years of experience in an internal or external client facing consulting role with healthcare payer and/or provider clients

Nice To Haves

Master's degree
Experience working with or leading global teams.
An advanced degree in the area of specialization.
Leadership experience, including team management and project oversight.
Proficiency in data and interest in AI capabilities to support how your work gets done
Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, design, and implementation of health systems, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations, coordinating closely with client and internal teams to meet project milestones.
Support process map development from current state to future state.
Oversee workstream(s) to uphold business intent and delivery goals.
Act as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders, managing expectations and providing regular updates on project progress, challenges, and successes.
Facilitate stakeholder meetings and workshops to gather requirements, address concerns, and ensure alignment with clinical and operational goals.
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure system performance and user satisfaction, regularly tracking and reporting outcomes to clients and senior management.
Use analytics to identify trends and develop recommendations for continuous improvement for health systems.
Leverage storytelling best practices and frameworks to support executive messaging.
Use data-driven insights to shape executive communications.
Have strong written and verbal communication skills to navigate workstream ownership and project team communications.
Lead and mentor a team of analysts, fostering a collaborative environment focused on high-quality system delivery and client satisfaction.
Provide guidance, training, and professional development opportunities to build technical expertise and project management skills within the team.
Stay current on healthcare trends and regulatory changes, ensuring solutions meet the latest industry standards and best practices.
Contribute to thought leadership by supporting offering or business development; share perspective and actively engage with teams to progress point of views.