Director of IT- Provider

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients Min Experience: 15 years Location: Hyderabad, chennai JobType: full-time The Director of IT – Provider will lead a large cross-functional technology team, driving the design, development, and implementation of scalable, high-quality solutions within the Provider domain. This role requires a visionary leader who thrives in a collaborative, matrixed environment and can align technology strategy with business objectives while partnering closely with US-based stakeholders and internal teams to ensure delivery excellence. Requirements Key Responsibilities Leadership & People Management - Lead, mentor, and inspire the Provider IT team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. - Directly manage a core team of 5 while overseeing a total of ~60 professionals, including Developers, Product Owners, and Business Analysts. - Conduct performance reviews, guide career development, and implement targeted upskilling or hiring to address capability gaps. Delivery Management - Oversee end-to-end delivery of Provider domain initiatives, ensuring projects meet defined scope, quality, and timelines. - Proactively manage project risks, dependencies, and escalations to maintain seamless delivery. - Ensure delivery of robust, scalable, and compliant software solutions that meet business and regulatory requirements. Resource Planning & Optimization - Develop and maintain resource and capacity plans aligned with current and future project needs. - Collaborate with Product Owners to prioritize initiatives and allocate resources efficiently. - Lead demand forecasting and workforce planning to support strategic objectives. Stakeholder Collaboration - Build and maintain strong working relationships with US and global business stakeholders. - Serve as the primary point of contact for Provider domain programs, ensuring alignment and transparency. - Present delivery metrics, progress updates, and risk assessments to senior leadership. Technical & Strategic Leadership - Maintain deep technical expertise in Mainframe, Java, APIs, and vendor integration ecosystems. - Provide hands-on technical oversight to ensure adherence to enterprise architecture and best practices. - Contribute to defining long-term IT strategy, technology roadmaps, and modernization initiatives within the Provider domain. Qualifications & Experience - 15–18 years of overall IT experience, including at least 10 years in the US Healthcare Payer industry. - Strong domain knowledge across Provider Data Management, Credentialing, Contracting, and Provider Directories. - Proven success in leading large-scale application development and delivery initiatives. - Experience with demand/capacity planning, forecasting, and vendor management. - Proficient understanding of enterprise technology stacks, including Mainframe, Java, and API integrations. - Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and analytical skills. - Experience operating in complex, matrixed global organizations. Leadership Attributes - Visionary: Defines direction and drives long-term strategic outcomes. - Innovative: Continuously seeks creative solutions and process improvements. - Communicative: Clearly conveys complex technical and business information. - Accountable: Takes ownership and delivers results with integrity. - Collaborative: Builds cross-functional partnerships and fosters team alignment. - Analytical: Uses data-driven insights for strategic decision-making. - Adaptable: Thrives in dynamic environments and embraces change. Key Skills: Technical Delivery | Program Management | Provider Data Management | Credentialing | Contracting | Directories | Resource Planning | Stakeholder Management