MAS Technology Delivery Lead

Accenture•Kirkland, WA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Accenture is seeking a Senior Executive Technology Leader with deep expertise in payer core administration, Medicare technology, and large-scale health plan implementations. This role involves owning complex delivery across implementation, run operations, configuration, product enhancements, and new client onboarding for enterprise payer platforms. The individual will serve as the overall Delivery Lead for Accenture's work with partner solutions, holding end-to-end accountability and acting as the primary technology authority for Accenture's technology services supporting partner clients. This role also involves leading high-impact delivery teams within Accenture Health & Public Service Technology.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years experience in an Executive-level Health Plan Technology Leadership (CTO, CIO, VP of IT, IT Director, or senior delivery/program leader).
Minimum of 10 years of functional experience in the Health Payer Industry, with deep expertise in Medicare Advantage, CMS regulatory requirements, and BCBS operating models.
Minimum of 5 years implementing Health Plan technology solutions, including BlueCard® participation, within Blue health plan environments.
Minimum of 2 years of proven ownership of large-scale, full life-cycle implementations aligned to the SDLC, including planning, execution, and go-live accountability.
Minimum of 2 years experience leading steady-state run operations, including upgrades, release management, and platform stability.
Minimum of 2 years of program management and delivery leadership experience across complex, multi-workstream, multi-client engagements — with demonstrated ability to own outcomes end to end.
Hands-on experience with HealthEdge HealthRules Payer (HRP) and GuidingCare, with strong grounding in payer core administration architecture, integrations, and data flows.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required; Associate's degree considered with additional relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end delivery accountability for our partners solutions, including implementation, run operations, configuration, product enhancements, and new client onboarding.
Serve as the senior delivery lead across all workstreams, driving execution, resolving escalations, and maintaining accountability for outcomes across multiple clients and stakeholders.
Lead provider network strategy and implementation within HealthRules Payer, including BlueCard® cross-plan participation, Medicare contracting models, and BCBS-affiliated plans.
Own provider network setup, including suppliers (TINs), practitioners, practitioner roles, supplier locations, fee schedules, and reimbursement structures.
Translate BCBS, BlueCard®, Medicare, and CMS regulatory requirements into scalable HealthRules Payer configuration and operational solutions.
Oversee steady-state run operations, including platform stability, release management, upgrades, and ongoing performance.
Ensure HealthRules Payer business rules integrate seamlessly with enterprise claims, billing, and downstream operational systems.
Lead planning, execution, and go-live accountability for large-scale implementations aligned to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Partner with Functional, Integration, Data, and Testing leads to ensure cohesive, end-to-end delivery across complex, multi-workstream initiatives.
Serve as the primary client executive advisor on technology strategy, provider network design, BlueCard® compliance, and issue resolution.
Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to provider network setup, platform operations, and Medicare claims impacts.
Contribute to practice growth, delivery assets, and capability development within Accenture's Medicare and payer technology practice.