Sr Dir, EDI & Data Integration Services

Vizient, Inc; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 157,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. in Irving, Texas, seeks a transformative leader to direct Data, EDI, and Integration strategy, performance, and operations.

You will translate business needs into scalable data exchange solutions and coordinate across customers, partners, and technical teams to deliver reliable integrations. You will shape standards for data quality and EDI operations, drive automation and AI-enabled improvements, and build strategic partnerships with healthcare IT platforms, ensuring alignment

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 7+ years leading data operations, EDI, integrations, or related functions in software/SaaS/healthcare tech.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and develop talent across expertise areas.
• Strong understanding of EDI, APIs, integrations, data exchange, and platforms to translate between business and tech.
• Ability to lead customer- and partner-facing technical discussions with executive presence.
• Experience developing operational strategies, performance measures, and scalable service models.
• Experience cross-functionally with technical, product, implementation, account management, and partner teams.
• Healthcare tech, supply chain, procure-to-pay, or healthcare data integrations preferred.
• Familiarity with Boomi, MuleSoft, Redox, Mirth Connect, APIs, HL7, EDI, AS2, SFTP, XML, JSON, and web services.

Responsibilities

• Lead Data, EDI, and Integration organization with clear priorities and accountability.
• Develop and execute strategy for data, EDI, and integrations aligned to customer needs.
• Provide leadership across technical and customer-facing activities and translate requirements into scalable solutions.
• Establish metrics and reporting for data quality, EDI, and integration performance.
• Identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and AI-enabled improvements.
• Oversee EDI administration including onboarding, connectivity, monitoring, and support.
• Set standards for reliable, scalable EDI operations across customers and partners.
• Drive data quality processes and timely data delivery to Envi systems and customers.
• Lead integration partnerships and oversee complex or high-risk integrations.
• Coordinate with Vizient and customer IT, vendors, and partners on data priorities.
• Represent Data, EDI, and Integration in strategic planning and risk management.

Skills

Leadership

Executive presence

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Relationship management

Data quality awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher preferred

Tools

Boomi

MuleSoft

Redox

Mirth Connect

APIs

HL7

EDI

AS2

SFTP

XML

JSON

Web services

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 the strategy, performance, and operations of Envi’s Data, EDI, and Integration functions, ensure accurate and reliable data exchange while advancing Envi’s integration capabilities and partnerships. You will provide leadership across three distinct areas of responsibility: EDI administration and trading partner connectivity, customer data quality and delivery, and integrations with clinical, financial, and other third‑party platforms. You will serve as a key liaison between customers, partners, business teams, and technical resources to translate business needs into scalable solutions that support Envi’s broader strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the Data, EDI, and Integration organization, establishing clear priorities, performance expectations, accountability, talent development, and resource allocation across the functions.
• Develop and execute the overall strategy for Data, EDI, and Integrations, aligning capabilities, resources, service models, and priorities with customer needs and Envi business objectives.
• Provide leadership across technical and customer‑facing activities, translating complex integration and data requirements into clear business solutions and ensuring effective communication between customers, partners, and technical teams.
• Establish meaningful performance measures and reporting that provide leadership visibility into data quality, EDI performance, integration delivery, backlog, capacity, customer impact, and operational effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities to improve scalability and efficiency through process improvement, standardization, technology, automation, and AI‑enabled capabilities.
• EDI Administration Provide strategic and operational oversight of EDI administration, including trading partner onboarding, transaction management, connectivity, monitoring, issue resolution, and ongoing support.
• Establish standards and best practices that promote reliable, scalable, and efficient EDI operations across customers, vendors, trading partners, and Envi systems.
• Ensure effective prioritization and resolution of EDI issues while identifying recurring trends and opportunities to improve performance and customer experience.
• Data Quality & Delivery Oversee processes for acquiring, validating, cleansing, formatting, and delivering customer data into Envi, establishing standards for data quality, accuracy, timeliness, and operational performance.
• Drive continuous improvement of data intake and delivery processes through standardization, automation, improved workflows, and effective use of technology.
• Ensure resources and capacity are aligned with customer implementations, ongoing operational needs, and changing business priorities.
• Integrations & Partnerships Lead Envi’s integration strategy and customer‑facing integration function, overseeing connectivity with clinical, financial, ERP, and other third‑party platforms and ensuring integration priorities align with customer and business needs.
• Serve as a senior customer and partner‑facing leader for integration discussions, translating business requirements and technical considerations into clear implementation approaches, expectations, and solutions.
• Develop and manage strategic integration partnerships that expand Envi’s connectivity capabilities, improve implementation options, and support the evolving needs of Envi customers.
• Provide leadership and oversight for complex or high‑risk integrations and serves as a senior escalation point for customers, partners, and internal teams.
• Establish integration standards and scalable approaches in partnership with technical resources, ensuring appropriate documentation, support models, monitoring, and ongoing operational ownership.
• Cross‑Functional Leadership Partner across Envi, Vizient, customer IT organizations, vendors, and technology partners to coordinate data and integration priorities, resolve dependencies, and improve the end‑to‑end customer experience.
• Represent Data, EDI, and Integration needs in Envi strategic and operational planning, bringing forward customer insights, technical considerations, risks, and opportunities that influence broader business priorities.

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 7 or more years’ experience leading data operations, EDI, integrations, technical services, or related functions within a software, SaaS, healthcare technology, or similarly complex environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary technical and operational teams and developing talent across differing areas of expertise.
• Strong understanding of EDI, APIs, system integrations, data exchange, and integration platforms sufficient to effectively lead technical resources and translate between business and technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead customer and partner‑facing technical discussions with strong executive presence, communication, problem‑solving, and relationship management skills.
• Experience developing operational strategies, performance measures, process improvements, and scalable service models.
• Experience working cross‑functionally with technical, product, implementation, account management, customer, and external partner teams.
• Experience supporting healthcare technology, supply chain, procure‑to‑pay, or healthcare data integrations is preferred.
• Familiarity with integration platforms and technologies such as Boomi, MuleSoft, Redox, Mirth Connect, APIs, HL7, EDI, AS2, SFTP, XML, JSON, and web services is desired.
• Experience developing or managing technology and integration partnerships is preferred.
• Experience leading automation, process modernization, or AI‑enabled operational improvement initiatives is desired.

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 $156,500.00 to $290,100.00. 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.

Working at Vizient means shaping the future of healthcare, every day. Alongside our clients, we're building a healthier, more human healthcare system. We connect people, data, and solutions to enable healthcare organizations to improve financial sustainability, enhance system performance, and deliver better care.

Headquartered in Irving, Texas, with 11 offices across the United States, Vizient has more than 5,000 employees who bring deep expertise and a shared commitment to transforming healthcare. Together, we’re solving some of the industry’s most complex challenges while creating opportunities to learn, grow, and drive lasting change for healthcare organizations and the communities they serve.

Through our enterprise of companies, we deliver meaningful impact across the continuum of care: Apexus - The exclusive contractor for 340B Drug Pricing Program, managed by the Health Resources and Services Administration. aptitude - The industry's first online direct contracting market, supporting self‑contracting activity between hospitals and suppliers. Kaufman Hall - Leading healthcare advisory services to support our clients in achieving financial, clinical, and operational excellence. Provista - Proven supply chain partner specializing in extended, diagnostic, and preventive care facilities, including surgery centers, home health, and senior living.

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