Consulting Director - PPI Workstream Lead - West Coast

Vizient; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 118,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient is seeking a senior consulting leader to drive complex projects aimed at reducing clinical variation and improving cost efficiency in healthcare organizations. You will guide cross-functional teams and executive leaders to deliver sustainable strategies and measurable results.

In this role, you will oversee project plans, manage stakeholders, and contribute to business development while maintaining accountability for delivery and client value across engagements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant healthcare consulting experience.
• Experience leading large, cross-functional projects.
• Strong presentation and communication skills with executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex consulting projects focused on reducing clinical variation and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leaders to develop sustainable strategies.
• Develop and manage project plans aligned with scope, schedule and budget.
• Facilitate executive meetings and presentations to drive decision-making.
• Manage cross-functional teams with accountability and results-focused culture.
• Build trusted relationships with senior healthcare leaders and C-suite executives.
• Support business development by identifying opportunities and contributing to closures.
• Contribute to thought leadership through industry presentations and publications.
• Collaborate with Spend Management and other teams to ensure alignment.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Healthcare consulting

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

When you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.

Summary

In this role, you will lead complex consulting projects focused on reducing clinical variation and improving cost efficiency in healthcare organizations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leaders to develop sustainable strategies, manage project execution, and deliver measurable results.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance to enhance cost efficiency and reduce clinical variation
• Lead complex consulting projects and workstreams to ensure timely execution, measurable impact, and member value.
• Develop and manage project plans that align with scope, schedule, and budget while supporting long-term sustainability.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, presentations, and executive-level discussions to promote collaboration and decision-making.
• Manage cross-functional teams by fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and results-oriented performance.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior healthcare leaders and C-suite executives to drive strategic alignment.
• Support business development by identifying opportunities, generating leads, and contributing to sales closures.
• Contribute to thought leadership through industry presentations, publications, and the creation of new service offerings.
• Collaborate with Spend Management and other teams to ensure strategic alignment and seamless engagement execution.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 7 or more years of relevant experience required; prefer background in clinical and cost improvement initiatives within a healthcare provider organization and/or consulting firm.
• Deep understanding of Physician/Clinical Preference Items strongly preferred.
• Proven experience leading large, complex projects with cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse professional audiences, including clinical leaders.
• Ability to lead change initiatives and navigate ambiguity in dynamic healthcare environments.
• Excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational capabilities in fast-paced settings.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with executives, physicians, and frontline healthcare staff.
• Ability to travel regularly and expeditiously throughout the year to meet clients’ needs and timetables.
• Prefer candidates in the MST/PST time zone.

Estimated Hiring Range

At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $117,600.00 to $206,000.00.

This position is also incentive eligible.

Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here:

http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers

Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.