Healthcare Technical Consulting Director - IT Advisory

Huron Consulting Services•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Huron helps its clients drive growth, enhance performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. We help healthcare organizations build innovation capabilities and accelerate key growth initiatives, enabling organizations to own the future, instead of being disrupted by it. Together, we empower clients to create sustainable growth, optimize internal processes and deliver better consumer outcomes. Health systems, hospitals and medical clinics are under immense pressure to improve clinical outcomes and reduce the cost of providing patient care. Investing in new partnerships, clinical services and technology is not enough to create meaningful and substantive change. To succeed long-term, healthcare organizations must empower leaders, clinicians, employees, affiliates and communities to build cultures that foster innovation to achieve the best outcomes for patients. Joining the Huron team means you’ll help our clients evolve and adapt to the rapidly changing healthcare environment and optimize existing business operations, improve clinical outcomes, create a more consumer-centric healthcare experience, and drive physician, patient and employee engagement across the enterprise. Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future. At Huron, Directors lead with expertise and collaboration, partnering with Huron and client leaders to create sustainable solutions that drive meaningful results. As a Director, you will work within our Digital Healthcare Advisory Services team, helping clients develop innovative strategies to advance their clinical and financial outcomes. You’ll build lasting relationships, create networking opportunities, and contribute to Huron’s success. You will foster a supportive, inclusive environment, empower teams and create a workplace where diverse perspectives are valued. If you’re passionate about driving impactful solutions and believe in the power of collaboration, Huron offers a rewarding path forward. As the Healthcare Technical Consulting Director, you will: Lead end to end client engagements from strategy development to solution implementation with a focus on digital transformation with the healthcare provider sector Manage project teams providing guidance, mentorship and quality assurance to deliver high-quality work products on time and within budget Serve as a trusted advisor to C-level executives and Senior Leadership guiding them through complex, high-stakes transformation initiatives Advise clients on business strategy, operating model design and digital roadmaps that leverage emerging technologies, such as AI, automation, telehealth and advanced analytics Conduct in-depth analysis of provider operations, including clinical administrative workflows to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for technology enable improvement Develop compelling business cases that quantify the benefits of transformation including cost reduction, revenue enhancement and improved clinical outcomes Design and execute change management plans to ensure successful adoption of new technologies and workflows by clinical and non-clinical staff Navigate complex organizational structures and foster cross-functional collaboration to align technology initiatives with strategic business goals Cultivate and expand client relationships, identifying new business development opportunities within existing accounts and potential clients Lead the development of proposals, presentations, and thought leadership related to healthcare transformation and digital innovation. Contribute to the growth of the practice by building market presence, expanding service offerings, and mentoring junior consultants

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degrees (e.g., MBA)
12+ years of digital consulting experience in consulting or related advisory role with a focus on the healthcare provider sector with significant experience in a Big 4 or top-tier management consultant firm
Proven track record in leading digital transformation projects involving technology implementation (e.g., EHRs, AI, telehealth) and data analytics. managing scope, budgets, timelines and client relationships
Deep understanding of healthcare provider operations, including acute care, ambulatory settings, patient access, and clinical workflows
Demonstrated ability to lead large, complex projects and manage high-performing teams
Exceptional communication, presentation, and client management skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with specific digital health technologies or platforms (e.g., Epic, Cerner, Salesforce Health Cloud)
Knowledge of emerging healthcare payment models (e.g., value-based care) and associated digital requirements
Experience with healthcare mergers, acquisitions, and integration
Certification in relevant areas (e.g., PMP, Lean Six Sigma, CPHIMS)

Responsibilities

Lead end to end client engagements from strategy development to solution implementation with a focus on digital transformation with the healthcare provider sector
Manage project teams providing guidance, mentorship and quality assurance to deliver high-quality work products on time and within budget
Serve as a trusted advisor to C-level executives and Senior Leadership guiding them through complex, high-stakes transformation initiatives
Advise clients on business strategy, operating model design and digital roadmaps that leverage emerging technologies, such as AI, automation, telehealth and advanced analytics
Conduct in-depth analysis of provider operations, including clinical administrative workflows to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for technology enable improvement
Develop compelling business cases that quantify the benefits of transformation including cost reduction, revenue enhancement and improved clinical outcomes
Design and execute change management plans to ensure successful adoption of new technologies and workflows by clinical and non-clinical staff
Navigate complex organizational structures and foster cross-functional collaboration to align technology initiatives with strategic business goals
Cultivate and expand client relationships, identifying new business development opportunities within existing accounts and potential clients
Lead the development of proposals, presentations, and thought leadership related to healthcare transformation and digital innovation.
Contribute to the growth of the practice by building market presence, expanding service offerings, and mentoring junior consultants