Strategic Engagement Lead

Blend; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

PTO

Paid holidays

Commuter benefits

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Blend360 is seeking a Strategic Engagement Lead with healthcare industry expertise to manage strategic initiatives for a key client. You will guide thought leadership, oversee cross-functional analytic engagements, and coordinate with senior client leadership to drive success.

Ideal candidates bring 4–8 years in Professional Services, 3+ years in project management, and strong BI/data architecture knowledge.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of Professional Services experience leading cross-functional teams.
• 3+ years of project management experience.
• 5+ years of Healthcare Payer/Insurance industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of Data Science and Data Architecture concepts.
• Experience with Business Intelligence and Tableau functionalities.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proven client relationship management experience.
• Ability to analyze problems and propose viable solutions.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-changing environment.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication.
• Experience collaborating with remote teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Client senior leadership on multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Provide strategic thought leadership and solutioning for key initiatives.
• Manage client fulfillment teams through end-to-end delivery.
• Identify cross-sell and growth opportunities within accounts.
• Interface with client leadership to shape impactful strategies.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Healthcare industry

Data science concepts

Tableau knowledge

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Relationship building

Microsoft Office

Remote collaboration

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Project

Tableau

Job description

At Blend360, we help organizations transform complex data into actionable insights through modern cloud platforms, advanced analytics, and AI-driven solutions. We partner with leading enterprises across healthcare, telecommunications, financial services, and retail to build scalable, high-impact data ecosystems that drive smarter business decisions.

Job Description

We are looking for a Strategic Engagement lead with strong Professional Services and Healthcare Industry expertise to manage strategic initiatives and help guide thought leadership for a key BLEND360 client. Successful candidates will have experience managing complex, cross-functional, multi-disciplinary analytic engagements within the healthcare industry. The position requires managing a highly detailed and evolving process with multiple contributors and stakeholders. We are looking for a self-starting, motivated individual who knows how to keep calm in the storm.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Client Sr. Leadership Team on management of multiple concurrent workstreams across account(s), and support broader strategic account initiatives
• Provide strategic thought leadership and solutioning expertise for key client initiatives
• Manage client fulfillment teams through end-to-end deliverable cycles
• Partner with Client Sr. Leadership Team to identify opportunities for cross-sell and growth within account(s)
• Interface, and partner, directly with client Sr. Leadership Team on their priorities and help Blend formulate impactful strategies to make our clients successful

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of Professional Services experience working with, and leading, multi-disciplinary, cross functional fulfillment teams
• 3+ years of project management experience
• 5+ years of Healthcare Payer/Insurance industry experience, retail is a plus
• Strong working knowledge of Data Science and Data Architecture concepts and technology
• Working knowledge of Business Intelligence (e.g., Tableau) solutioning and functionalities
• Excellent, proven organizational skills, including strong attention to detail and managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Proven experience managing client relationships, especially sensitive issues
• Ability to analyze problems and produce a viable solution
• Ability to multi-task and work well in a fast-changing environment
• Strong listening and superior relationship building skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook) and Microsoft Teams
• Excellent interpersonal skills required to deal effectively with a wide range of individuals and cultures at all levels
• Experience collaborating with remote team members and client

Additional Information

The starting pay range for this role is $130k - $150k. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent on several factors including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, certifications, training, and location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range and determining factors for compensation are considered for each individual circumstance. BLEND360 also offers a competitive benefits program to meet the health and financial well-being of our team and their families. You can look forward to a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K, PTO, paid holidays, commuter benefits, spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, and EAPs.