Sr. Director, Client Delivery and Project Management

Vizient, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc., based in Chicago, seeks a Sr. Director, Client Delivery and Project Management to lead the Delivery Project Management function overseeing client-facing Project Managers delivering complex engagements.

The role partners with Account Management, Delivery, Operations, Technology and other stakeholders to drive governance and measurable client value. You will foster accountability and high performance with strategic leadership, resource planning, and AI-enabled tooling to optimize

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Healthcare Administration, Supply Chain, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years leading complex, cross-functional project or program delivery.
• Experience in healthcare, supply chain, consulting, or technology-enabled services.
• 5+ years coaching high-performing project management teams.
• Experience managing client-facing initiatives with executive stakeholders.
• PMP/Agile/Lean Six Sigma or similar certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Delivery Project Management organization with clear priorities and accountability.
• Coach PM leaders and teams to strengthen capability and growth.
• Guide change by adopting new tools and ensuring engagement across silos.
• Partner with Account Management and senior stakeholders to align delivery with business priorities.
• Communicate progress, risks and value through executive governance.
• Establish governance processes, metrics, and reporting for delivery excellence.
• Lead responsible AI adoption and ensure outputs are reviewed for accuracy.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

AI-enabled tooling

Communication & influence

Program delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Healthcare

MBA (preferred)

Tools

PMP/PM cert

Lean Six Sigma

Agile

Job description

Sr. Director, Client Delivery and Project Management

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

The Sr Dir, Delivery Project Management leads the Project Management function within the Delivery and Account Management organization, overseeing a team of client-facing Project Managers responsible for delivering complex client engagements and ensuring successful execution across cross-functional teams. The Sr Director partners with Account Management, Delivery, Operations, Technology, and other internal stakeholders to deliver measurable client value while driving operational excellence, governance, and continuous improvement.

This leader provides strategic leadership for project execution, resource planning, delivery governance, and organizational capability building while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and high performance. This role leverages business acumen, AI-enabled tools, and data-driven insights to optimize project delivery, enhance client outcomes, and improve organizational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

Team & Delivery Leadership

Lead a high-performing Delivery Project Management organization by setting clear priorities, expectations, and accountability measures that drive consistent execution, strong team performance, and exceptional client-facing delivery outcomes.

Develop and coach Project Management leaders and team members through structured feedback, talent development, and succession planning to strengthen capability, reinforce performance expectations, and support professional growth.

Guide the team through organizational change by aligning work to strategic priorities, supporting adoption of new tools and ways of working, and sustaining engagement, collaboration, and delivery effectiveness across complex, cross-functional environments.

Client & Business Partnership

Partner with Account Management, senior client stakeholders, and internal business leaders to understand business priorities, align delivery strategies, and ensure client commitments are achieved.

Build trusted relationships across internal and external stakeholders, connecting work across organizational silos to facilitate consensus, remove barriers, and enable successful project outcomes.

Communicate delivery progress, risks, and value realization through executive-level governance and performance reviews, ensuring visibility, alignment, and accountability across business functions.

Operational Excellence

Establish governance processes, project standards, performance metrics, and reporting practices that improve delivery consistency and operational effectiveness.

Use performance measurement, operational insights, and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance project delivery, team productivity, and client satisfaction.

Identify opportunities to optimize contract utilization and maximize client value throughout the engagement lifecycle.

Strategic Leadership

Align project portfolios, resources, and priorities with organizational objectives and evolving client needs.

Lead organizational change initiatives that improve project delivery capabilities, adoption of new tools, and cross-functional collaboration.

Lead responsible AI adoption across delivery project management teams by identifying practical use cases, improving team productivity and decision quality, and ensuring AI-generated outputs are reviewed for accuracy, relevance, and business alignment.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Healthcare Administration, Supply Chain, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or related field preferred.

10 or more years of progressive experience leading complex, cross-functional project or program delivery, client services, account management, consulting, or related functions.

Experience leading delivery or implementation teams within healthcare, supply chain, consulting, managed services, or technology-enabled services organizations.

5 or more years of experience leading, developing, and coaching high-performing project management or delivery teams.

Demonstrated success leading client-facing initiatives involving multiple internal stakeholders and executive-level customer relationships.

Experience managing project portfolios, balancing competing priorities, and allocating resources across multiple initiatives.

Experience developing project governance, performance metrics, and operational processes.

Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile, Lean Six Sigma, or other project management certification desired.

Strong business acumen with the ability to assess risks, resolve complex issues, and drive execution in a matrixed organization.

Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills, including the ability to influence senior leaders and clients without direct authority.

Experience using data, metrics, and performance indicators to drive operational improvements and business outcomes.

Demonstrate advanced expertise integrating AI into business strategy, operational improvement, and organizational change while promoting responsible AI practices.

Ability and willingness to travel based on client and business needs.

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

The Sr Dir, Delivery Project Management leads the Project Management function within the Delivery and Account Management organization, overseeing a team of client-facing Project Managers responsible for delivering complex client engagements and ensuring successful execution across cross-functional teams. The Sr Director partners with Account Management, Delivery, Operations, Technology, and other internal stakeholders to deliver measurable client value while driving operational excellence, governance, and continuous improvement.

This leader provides strategic leadership for project execution, resource planning, delivery governance, and organizational capability building while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and high performance. This role leverages business acumen, AI-enabled tools, and data-driven insights to optimize project delivery, enhance client outcomes, and improve organizational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

Team & Delivery Leadership

• Lead a high-performing Delivery Project Management organization by setting clear priorities, expectations, and accountability measures that drive consistent execution, strong team performance, and exceptional client-facing delivery outcomes.

• Develop and coach Project Management leaders and team members through structured feedback, talent development, and succession planning to strengthen capability, reinforce performance expectations, and support professional growth.

• Guide the team through organizational change by aligning work to strategic priorities, supporting adoption of new tools and ways of working, and sustaining engagement, collaboration, and delivery effectiveness across complex, cross-functional environments.

Client & Business Partnership

• Partner with Account Management, senior client stakeholders, and internal business leaders to understand business priorities, align delivery strategies, and ensure client commitments are achieved.

• Build trusted relationships across internal and external stakeholders, connecting work across organizational silos to facilitate consensus, remove barriers, and enable successful project outcomes.

• Communicate delivery progress, risks, and value realization through executive-level governance and performance reviews, ensuring visibility, alignment, and accountability across business functions.

Operational Excellence

• Establish governance processes, project standards, performance metrics, and reporting practices that improve delivery consistency and operational effectiveness.

• Use performance measurement, operational insights, and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance project delivery, team productivity, and client satisfaction.

• Identify opportunities to optimize contract utilization and maximize client value throughout the engagement lifecycle.

Strategic Leadership

• Align project portfolios, resources, and priorities with organizational objectives and evolving client needs.

• Lead organizational change initiatives that improve project delivery capabilities, adoption of new tools, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Lead responsible AI adoption across delivery project management teams by identifying practical use cases, improving team productivity and decision quality, and ensuring AI-generated outputs are reviewed for accuracy, relevance, and business alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Healthcare Administration, Supply Chain, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or related field preferred.

• 10 or more years of progressive experience leading complex, cross-functional project or program delivery, client services, account management, consulting, or related functions.

• Experience leading delivery or implementation teams within healthcare, supply chain, consulting, managed services, or technology-enabled services organizations.

• 5 or more years of experience leading, developing, and coaching high-performing project management or delivery teams.

• Demonstrated success leading client-facing initiatives involving multiple internal stakeholders and executive-level customer relationships.

• Experience managing project portfolios, balancing competing priorities, and allocating resources across multiple initiatives.

• Experience developing project governance, performance metrics, and operational processes.

• Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile, Lean Six Sigma, or other project management certification desired.

• Strong business acumen with the ability to assess risks, resolve complex issues, and drive execution in a matrixed organization.

• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills, including the ability to influence senior leaders and clients without direct authority.

• Experience using data, metrics, and performance indicators to drive operational improvements and business outcomes.

• Demonstrate advanced expertise integrating AI into business strategy, operational improvement, and organizational change while promoting responsible AI practices.

• Ability and willingness to travel based on client and business needs.

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 $135,200.00 to $236,600.00.

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.