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Director Data Operations & Technology (Women and Infants)

Premier, Inc
paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
13034 Ballantyne Corporate Place (Show on map)
Mar 03, 2026
Director Data Operations & Technology (Women and Infants) What you will be doing: The Director of Data Optimization will have direct responsibility for the Data Operations and Technology Team (DOT) that serves the Women and Infant service line and collaborative. This position acts as the orchestrator of the data operations team and works collaboratively with a team of highly qualified Advisory consultants to deliver performance improvement to the role of Director is to provide leadership by driving engagement results, manage client relationships, manage engagement resources, oversee development of client deliverables and solutions, oversee implementation, manage risks and issues, manage project logistics and economics, and support business development opportunities. This position has oversight for projects of all sizes and durations, which includes accountability for the quality of results, project profitability, and customer satisfaction.The director will Execute/direct/oversee data analyses, initiate interpretations and conclusions, and oversee verbal and graphic presentations while supervising, mentoring, and developing staff. The director will also perform quality assurance on project deliverables. This position will also participate in sales and business development activities including sales calls, RFP responses, orals, statements of works preparation, etc. This position will collaborate with and develop strong client relationships across all levels of the client organization including clinical staff, physicians, and administrative leadership to meet deliverables. Key Responsibilities Responsibility #1 - 75X% Execute/direct/oversee data analyses, initiate interpretations and conclusions, and oversee verbal and graphic presentations, using methods that are professionally sound and efficient relative to project objectives and conform to standards. Perform quality assurance on project deliverables. Assist in determining client needs by effectively leading client interviews and utilizing various tools and analytical methods. Summarize analytical findings in a coherent manner and draw insight from observations, interviews and data analyses. Develop accurate conclusions from findings. Drafts recommendations and potential solutions for team leadership review. Develop final recommendations and solutions for client review. Effectively execute on project plans in accordance with engagement statements of work and to client satisfaction. Guide team in developing presentations and deliverables for client audiences that communicate strategy and outcomes. Provide necessary input and oversight of the content and function of member-facing tools that support the ongoing success of the collaborative. Ensure that the appropriate datasets of national de-identified data are accessible to the team and support the needs of the project Generate billings revenue by leading the engagements in the project delivery. Guide and lead project management related activities for assigned projects. Manage the budget and expenses for their assigned projects and manage project profitability. Manage staff assigned to their projects including providing mentoring and education for staff. Participate in risk and issue identification and mitigation along with the project leadership team. Identify opportunities for add- on sales and communicate those to engagement leadership and participate in activities to aid in closing those opportunities. Responsibility #2 - 15X% Actively listen for market opportunities on current engagements and collaborative networks and communicate potential leads to managers. Contribute to the development of sales presentation deliverables using prescribed formats and technology; proactively seeks out opportunities to participate. Identifies opportunities to improve profitability. Responsibility #3 - 10X% Complete all required training requirements on an annual basis. Will aid in developing training materials for the practice in areas of their expertise. Required Qualifications Work Experience: Years of Applicable Experience - 7 or more years Education: Bachelors (Required) Preferred Qualifications Skills: Data and analytic skillsthat involves interpreting data, identifying trends, patterns and insights that inform strategic decision-making. Proficient in SQL querying skills, Tableau, and/or Power BI to extract and present actionable insights from complex clinical datasets. Coordinate and deliver effective presentations (verbal and written) to client audiences to communicate project outcomes, recommendations, and strategy Ability to oversee, quality assure analytics and oversee and mentor others in the delivery and production of client deliverables Ability to relate to clients and team members in an effective and collaborative manner Ability to lead work groups to successful outcomes Project Management skills that ensure that we stay on schedule and on budget. Ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, matrix environment; strong knowledge of the issues surrounding the market of hospitals in which they serve; project management skills; team player and work with team goals Self-motivated problem solver; approach problems and issues in a logical/systemic manner; research issues tothe lowest level to secure answers and resolve issues decisively Proven ability to perform outstanding customer service; outstanding verbal and writtencommunication; ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel Demonstrated depth of knowledge in a specific area of expertise (i.e., Subject Matter Expert) Experience: Experience in healthcare, preferably Health Systems Electronic Health Records (EHRs) data, such as Epic, Cerner, etc, or Hospital Billing Systems Finance, Operations (clinical, support or operations), Strategic Planning or Decision Support Analytics. Experience in clinical processes for hospitals and health systems which are clinically and organizationally complex Qualitative analysis and strategic problem-solving skills Experience leading cross-functional teams Education: Bachelors required, Master's Degree Preferred; PMP/Lean Certification Preferred Years of Experience- 10+ years of applicable experience Additional Job Requirements: Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines Attention to detail Operate computer programs and software Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats. Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public) Making independent decisions Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions Working Conditions: Remote Travel Requirements: Travel 81-100% within the US Physical Demands: Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if movement is required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Premier's compensation philosophy is to ensure that compensation is reasonable, equitable, and competitive in order to attract and retain talented and highly skilled employees. Premier's internal salary range for this role is $141,000 - $234,000. Final salary is dependent upon several market factors including, but not limited to, departmental budgets, internal equity, education, unique skills/experience, and geographic location. Premier utilizes a wide-range salary structure to allow base salary flexibility within our ranges. Employees also receive access to the following benefits: * Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance * 401k retirement program * Paid time off * Participation in Premier's employee incentive plans * Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities Premier at a glance: Ranked #1 on Charlotte's Healthiest Employers list for 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023 and 21st Healthiest Employer in America (2023) Named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for the 16th year in a row Modern Healthcare Best in Business Awards: Consultant - Healthcare Management (2024) The only company to be recognized by KLAS twice for Overall Healthcare Management Consulting For a listing of all of our awards, please visit the Awards and Recognition section on our company website. Employees receive: Perks and discounts Access to on-site and online exercise classes Premier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. 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