Senior Manager, Client Delivery Operations and Governance

Abacus Insights; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Remote-friendly work

Health coverage

Equity for employees

Growth opportunities

Home office allowance

Cell phone allowance

Job summary

Abacus Insights seeks a Senior Manager, Client Delivery Operations and Governance to own the operating system that powers health-plan delivery. You will build and run processes, tools, and standards—resourcing, Jira standards, Smartsheet Control Center, Replit apps, templates, knowledge management, and stage gates—to scale delivery with discipline.

Reporting to the Director of Client Delivery Management, you will translate strategy into practical processes, remove friction from tools and

Qualifications

• 8+ years in delivery operations, PMO, or professional services operations.
• 3+ years leading people or team leads.
• Strong working knowledge of Jira and Smartsheet.
• Experience designing and enforcing delivery governance.
• Change enablement, training, and executive communication.

Responsibilities

• Own and improve end-to-end delivery operating model, stage gates, templates, SOPs, tool standards, and governance.
• Define clear, enforceable stage gates across multiple teams.
• Lead resourcing and capacity management, including intake and visibility.
• Steward Jira and Smartsheet standards and governance; oversee Replit tooling.
• Build centralized knowledge management and drive adoption via training.
• Maintain executive-ready visibility into resources, risks, and tool adoption.
• Coach and develop the Resourcing/Capacity Lead and Knowledge Management Lead.

Skills

Delivery operations

PMO

Process governance

People leadership

Jira

Smartsheet

Replit

Tools

Jira

Smartsheet

Replit

Job description

About Us

Abacus Insights is transforming how data and AI work for health plans. Our mission is simple: make healthcare data usable, so the people responsible for care and cost decisions can act faster, with confidence.

As the AI and Data Platform for Payer Intelligence, we help health plans break down data silos to create a single, trusted data foundation. That foundation powers better decisions—so plans can improve outcomes, reduce waste, and deliver better experiences for members and providers alike. Backed by $100M from top investors, we're tackling big challenges in an industry that’s ready for change. Our platform enables GenAI use cases by delivering clean, connected, and reliable healthcare data to support automation, prioritization, and decision workflows—and it's why we are leading the way.

Our innovation begins with people. We are bold, curious, and collaborative—because the best ideas come from working together. We embrace the thoughtful use of AI and automation to drive innovation and efficiency, and we look for individuals who are curious and adaptable—those excited to leverage emerging technologies to enhance how we work—while keeping human insight, connection, and our clients at the center of every decision.

Ready to make an impact? Join us and let's build the future together.

About the Role

As Senior Manager, Client Delivery Operations and Governance, you will own the operating system behind how Abacus delivers for health plans. You will build and run the processes, tools, and standards—resourcing and capacity management, Jira standards, Smartsheet Control Center, Replit applications, delivery templates, knowledge management, and stage gates—that give our delivery teams the consistency, visibility, and accountability to scale.

Reporting to the Director of Client Delivery Management, you will be the process and change-management partner to Client Delivery leadership across Client Success, Client Solutions, and Client Engineering. You will translate delivery strategy into practical process, make sure teams follow the agreed methodology, and remove the friction that comes from inconsistent tools, unclear ownership, and unmanaged process variation.

You will lead a small, high-impact team and together set the standards, workflows, templates, dashboards, and governance that let delivery scale without losing execution discipline.

Your day to day

Delivery Operating Model & Stage Gates

• Own and continuously improve the end-to-end delivery operating model, including stage gates, delivery templates, SOPs, tool standards, and process governance
• Define stage gates that are clear, consistently applied, and enforceable across Client Success, Client Solutions, Client Engineering, Client Delivery Management, and PMO teams
• Adapt standards quickly as business priorities shift, preserving clarity and accountability without slowing execution
• Partner with functional leaders to define role clarity, handoffs, required artifacts, and ownership across the delivery lifecycle

Resourcing & Capacity

• Lead delivery resourcing and capacity management, including intake, prioritization, allocation visibility, escalation paths, and utilization reporting

Tools & Systems

• Own Jira process standards for delivery work—project setup, hierarchy, workflows, required fields, dashboards, and reporting expectations—aligned to Smartsheet
• Own Smartsheet Control Center administration and governance for Delivery Management, including blueprints, project templates, dashboards, reports, intake, global updates, and portfolio visibility
• Steward Replit applications and other delivery tooling that support predictable client delivery

Knowledge Management & Enablement

• Build and maintain a centralized knowledge management model for delivery documentation, templates, training materials, process guidance, and reusable artifacts
• Drive adoption through training, office hours, and practical guidance that helps teams use the tools correctly

Visibility & Accountability

• Maintain executive-ready visibility into resourcing health, stage gate status, tool adoption, compliance, and operational risks
• Identify process gaps, tool friction, and reporting inconsistencies, then recommend and implement corrective actions
• Hold the line when delivery standards aren’t followed, escalating gaps with clarity and pragmatismLead, coach, and develop the Resourcing/Capacity Lead and Knowledge Management Lead

The impact you’ll have

• Process changes are communicated, trained, adopted, and enforced with clear ownership
• Delivery teams consistently use approved Jira, Smartsheet, Replit, template, and knowledge management standards
• Resource requests, allocation decisions, and capacity risks are visible, timely, and governed through a repeatable process
• Stage gates are embedded in how delivery work is planned, reviewed, and advanced—not treated as optional checkpoints
• Delivery leaders have reliable portfolio-level visibility without manual status chasing
• Client Delivery Managers, Client Success Directors, Client Solutions, Client Engineering, and PMO teams have clear handoffs, role expectations, and required artifacts
• Knowledge is easier to find, reuse, and govern across clients and delivery teams

What you bring to the team

• 8+ years of experience in delivery operations, PMO or process governance, or professional services operations, including resource and capacity management
• 3+ years leading people or team leads
• Strong working knowledge of Jira (workflow and field design, dashboards, reporting) and Smartsheet
• Experience designing and enforcing delivery lifecycle governance, including stage gates, templates, and SOPs
• Experience with project and resource reporting, utilization, and portfolio-level visibility for senior leaders
• A track record in change enablement: communication, training, adoption, and reinforcement
• Comfort working across client-facing and technical teams and translating messy operational needs into clear standards
• The organizational courage to enforce standards, the judgment to know when a process needs flexibility, and a partnership mindset that supports teams without becoming a bottleneck or adding unnecessary bureaucracy
• Clear, credible executive communication

What we would like to see, but not required

• Highly Preferred: Healthcare/HealthTech/Payer, working with Enterprise Data Platform Development
• Hands-on Smartsheet Control Center experience (blueprints, project templates, global updates)
• Experience with low-code or AI-enabled tooling (such as Replit) to automate delivery workflows
• Startup or scale-up experience adapting process quickly as priorities change
• Experience building a knowledge management model or platform
• PMP, PgMP, ITIL, Prosci, or similar certification

Compensation:

Compensation for this role is based on experience, skills, and location, and includes base salary plus eligibility for performance bonuses and equity grants.

What you’ll get in return

• Unlimited paid time off – recharge when you need it
• Work from anywhere – flexibility to fit your life
• Comprehensive health coverage – multiple plan options to choose from
• Equity for every employee – share in our success
• Growth-focused environment – your development matters here
• Home office setup allowance – one-time support to get you started
• Monthly cell phone allowance – stay connected with ease

Our Commitment as an Equal Opportunity Employer

As a mission-led technology company helping to drive better healthcare outcomes, Abacus Insights believes that the best innovation and value we can bring to our customers comes from diverse ideas, thoughts, experiences, and perspectives. Therefore, we dedicate resources to building diverse teams and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. Abacus prohibits discrimination and harassment regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

At the heart of who we are is a commitment to continuously and intentionally building an inclusive culture—one that empowers every team member across the globe to do their best work and bring their authentic selves. We carry that same commitment into our hiring process, aiming to create an interview experience where you feel comfortable and confident showcasing your strengths. If there’s anything we can do to support that—big or small—please let us know.

AI Use in Recruitment

We use AI-powered tools throughout our recruitment process. This includes Greenhouse's Real Talent Matching Technology, which helps prioritize applications based on job-related criteria, as well as additional AI tools used to support sourcing, interview preparation, and other recruiting tasks. We do not remove the human element—our recruiters and hiring teams review all applications and make all decisions related to candidate progression and hiring, regardless of which tools are used to support that process.

Identity and Location Verification

To protect the integrity of our hiring process, all interviews are conducted by live video with your camera on. Virtual or blurred backgrounds and headsets are not permitted absent an approved accommodation, and you should be in a well-lit, private space where your face and surroundings are clearly visible. Candidates who advance may also be asked to complete identity and location verification, which may include verifying your identity, work history, and confirming that you are located where your application states. Applications containing knowingly false or materially misrepresented information, including identity, location, or credentials, may be disqualified, and any offer may be rescinded if a material misrepresentation is discovered at any point in the process.

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