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This role is for one of Weekday s clients Min Experience 13 years Location Chennai Hyderabad JobType full-time Requirements This is a key leadership role accountable for the end-to-end delivery of application development projects and programs within the Clinical domain The position requires a visionary technology leader with proven expertise in the US Healthcare Payer industry particularly in areas such as Utilization Management Care Management and Provider Collaboration The role involves leading application development modernization and delivery teams ensuring projects meet business objectives performance targets and quality standards Operating in a matrixed global environment the Director will collaborate closely with US-based counterparts enterprise architecture quality assurance and business stakeholders to achieve strategic alignment and drive innovation Key Responsibilities Leadership People Management Provide strategic direction and inspire a culture of innovation accountability and continuous improvement Lead and manage a team of Developers Product Owners and Business Analysts overseeing approximately 60 total resources Conduct performance reviews offer coaching and mentoring and support professional development initiatives Identify capability gaps within the team and implement targeted development strategies Foster cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing through internal documentation and reusable assets Project Delivery Execution Oversee the successful delivery of application development projects within the Clinical domain ensuring adherence to scope budget and timelines Drive project execution with a proactive approach to risk identification issue resolution and stakeholder communication Ensure all deliverables meet high-quality and compliance standards while aligning with organizational goals Resource Capacity Planning Develop and maintain comprehensive resource allocation and capacity plans optimizing utilization across multiple initiatives Collaborate with Product Owners to define project priorities and align resource strategies accordingly Manage forecasting and workload distribution to meet both short-term and long-term delivery objectives Stakeholder Management Communication Build and maintain strong relationships with US counterparts senior leadership and internal business partners Act as a trusted advisor translating technical updates into business-relevant insights Present regular status updates performance reports and risk assessments to leadership teams Technical Strategy Innovation Lead technical planning and implementation for solutions involving PEGA healthcare frameworks and vendor integrations Contribute to defining the IT strategy and roadmap for the Clinical and Provider domains Stay current with emerging technologies frameworks and best practices in the healthcare IT space Implement Pega Blueprints leveraging Generative AI to accelerate digital transformation initiatives Develop automation frameworks and modernization tools to enhance efficiency and system quality Required Qualifications 15 years of IT experience including extensive delivery leadership in the US Healthcare Payer industry Deep domain knowledge in Clinical operations - including Utilization Management and Care Management Strong experience managing application development and modernization programs Proven expertise in Agile methodologies demand and capacity planning and vendor management Sound understanding of technologies such as Mainframe Java APIs and PEGA Familiarity with data exchange standards HL7 CCD FHIR X12 and healthcare interoperability concepts Excellent communication interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on operational excellence Preferred Qualifications Minimum 5 years of hands-on PEGA application development experience Pega Certified Senior Systems Architect CSSA certification preferred Experience with Pega Healthcare Framework or Customer Decision Hub Leadership Competencies Vision Ability to define and drive long-term technology direction Curiosity A continuous learner who challenges the status quo Communication Clear and impactful communication across all levels Accountability Ownership of outcomes and team success Integrity Commitment to transparency and ethical leadership Creativity Ability to develop innovative and practical solutions Flexibility Adaptable to evolving priorities and environments Relationship Building Skilled at fostering collaboration and trust Problem Solving Strong aptitude for resolving complex challenges effectively