Associate Director - Delivery (Coding | CDI Specialty) (Chennai)

Recognized; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Recognized in Hyderabad and Chennai is seeking an Associate Director Delivery to lead end-to-end healthcare delivery programs. The role emphasizes delivery excellence, client partnerships, and building high-performing teams across CDI and IPDRG domains.

You will scale operations, optimize delivery processes, and ensure value creation, working with cross-functional teams to meet timelines and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant discipline.
• PMP, Agile, Lean, or Six Sigma certifications preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in healthcare delivery programs.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive delivery strategy aligned with client expectations.
• Lead end-to-end project and program delivery with quality, timeliness, and cost control.
• Oversee resource planning, capacity management, and risk mitigation.
• Provide strategic direction and mentorship to delivery managers and team leads.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, SLAs, and regulatory requirements.
• Act as senior point of contact for clients to ensure satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance productivity, quality, and delivery efficiency.
• Monitor delivery metrics, dashboards, and performance indicators to ensure consistent outcomes.

Skills

Delivery management

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Client stakeholder management

US healthcare processes

Medical coding

Revenue cycle management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Decision-making skills

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree

Job description

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs hidden_mobile - Rs hidden_mobile (ie INR 25-40 LPA)

Min Experience: 15 years

Location: Hyderabad, Chennai

JobType: full-time

The Associate Director Delivery will be responsible for leading end-to-end delivery operations across Coding and Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) engagements. This role focuses on driving delivery excellence, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality benchmarks, while building strong client partnerships and high-performing teams.

You will play a strategic role in scaling operations, optimizing delivery processes, and ensuring consistent value creation across large and complex healthcare programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and drive delivery strategy aligned with organizational objectives and client expectations.
• Lead end-to-end project and program delivery, ensuring quality, timeliness, and cost efficiency.
• Oversee resource planning, capacity management, and risk mitigation across engagements.
• Provide strategic direction and mentorship to delivery managers and team leads.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, SLAs, and regulatory requirements.
• Act as a senior point of contact for clients, ensuring high satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and delivery efficiency.
• Monitor delivery metrics, dashboards, and performance indicators to ensure consistent outcomes.

Must-Have Expertise

• Robust hands‑on experience in IPDRG and Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI).
• Proven track record of managing large‑scale healthcare delivery programs.
• Deep understanding of US healthcare processes, medical coding, and revenue cycle management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage complex stakeholder environments.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and decision‑making skills.

Eligibility

• Open to professionals at Manager, Senior Manager, AGM, DGM, GM, or Associate Director levels.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant discipline.
• PMP, Agile, Lean, or Six Sigma certifications preferred.

Skills

US Healthcare Medical Coding Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) IPDRG Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Delivery Management Client Stakeholder Management .