Director IT Provider

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients Min Experience: 15 years Location: Telangana, Hyderabad, Chennai JobType: full-time The Director – IT (Provider Domain) plays a pivotal leadership role in driving the successful delivery of application development projects and programs within the Payor–Provider ecosystem. This position requires a blend of strong technical acumen, strategic leadership, and deep domain expertise in the US Healthcare Payer industry, particularly across Provider-related functions such as credentialing, contracting, directories, and provider data management. The Director will oversee a large, cross-functional team of Developers, Product Owners, and Business Analysts, ensuring strategic alignment, efficient resource utilization, and high-quality delivery outcomes. Requirements Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Team Management - Provide strategic direction and leadership to the Provider IT team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and performance excellence. - Directly manage a core team of employees while overseeing a broader group of 60+ resources, including Developers, Product Owners, and Business Analysts. - Conduct performance reviews, mentor team members, and drive career development initiatives. - Identify skill gaps and implement strategies to strengthen team capabilities. Delivery & Project Management - Lead the end-to-end delivery of IT projects within the Provider domain, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. - Proactively manage risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring smooth project execution. - Oversee the development and delivery of scalable, high-quality software solutions aligned with business needs. Resource Management & Planning - Develop resource and capacity plans aligned with organizational goals and project priorities. - Lead demand forecasting to ensure optimal resource allocation across initiatives. - Collaborate with Product Owners to align staffing and technical resources with key priorities. Stakeholder Management & Communication - Build and maintain strong working relationships with US counterparts and internal stakeholders. - Serve as a key communication bridge between technical and business teams, providing clear updates on progress, risks, and mitigation plans. - Present project and delivery updates to senior leadership. Technical Expertise & Strategy - Maintain a deep understanding of relevant technologies, including Mainframe, Java, and API integrations. - Provide technical direction and ensure adherence to architecture and development best practices. - Contribute to the definition of IT strategies, technology roadmaps, and modernization initiatives for the Provider domain. Required Qualifications: - 15–18 years of IT experience, with at least 10 years in the US Healthcare Payer industry. - Strong domain expertise in Provider functions — Credentialing, Contracting, Directories, and Provider Data Management. - Proven leadership experience managing cross-functional application development teams. - Demonstrated success in project delivery, resource planning, and stakeholder engagement. - Hands-on experience with technology stacks such as Mainframe, Java, and APIs. - Strong vendor management, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities. - Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills within a matrixed organization. Leadership Attributes: - Visionary: Capable of shaping long-term IT direction and strategy. - Curious: Constantly seeks improvement and innovation. - Communicative: Effectively conveys risks, challenges, and successes to all levels of stakeholders. - Accountable: Owns outcomes and drives results with integrity. - Creative: Brings innovative solutions to complex problems. - Flexible: Adapts swiftly to evolving priorities and environments. - Collaborative: Builds trust and fosters cross-functional cooperation. - Analytical: Solves complex problems with structured thinking and sound judgment. Skills: Provider | Payer | IT Delivery | US Healthcare | Provider Credentialing | Provider Directories | Provider Contracting | Provider Data Management