Technical Program Director, Intelligence Platform

Vizient; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 135,200 - 236,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits plan

Incentive eligibility

Job summary

Vizient is seeking a Professional Lead Associate to manage technology programs within the Intelligence Platform domain. This role involves leading engineering initiatives, coordinating across multiple teams, and ensuring alignment with business strategies.

Preferred candidates will have extensive experience in technology program management, strong skills in AI and data, and excellent communication abilities. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 7 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Experience managing multiple complex technical programs is necessary.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution and coordination of engineering initiatives.
• Drive program planning and milestone tracking.
• Provide clear visibility into program status through updates.

Skills

Program management

AI and machine learning

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree preferred

Job description

Excited to grow your career? We value our talented employees and instill an environment where you feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute your unique skills and talents while living and working as your authentic self. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future. Our people make all the difference in our success.

Summary

In this role, you will serve as the central coordination point for technology programs within the Intelligence Platform domain of Vizient’s technology portfolio. You will manage a portfolio of engineering initiatives, coordinate execution across multiple teams, and ensure alignment with product priorities, business strategy, and technology roadmaps. You will operate within the Office of the CTO’s Program Management Office to coordinate complex technology initiatives across engineering, product, architecture, data, AI, and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution and coordination of engineering initiatives supporting the Intelligence Platform technology domain.
• Partner with engineering, product, and business leaders to translate strategic priorities into coordinated technology programs.
• Drive program planning, milestone tracking, and cross-team coordination across engineering, infrastructure/cloud operations, architecture, data architecture, AI, and platform teams.
• Identify and manage dependencies across engineering, corporate IT, product development, and R&D to support successful delivery.
• Establish program governance, including roadmap alignment, progress reporting, risk tracking, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate technical workstreams involving data platforms, analytics capabilities, and AI‑enabled technologies.
• Support responsible AI governance and alignment when AI capabilities are incorporated into technology initiatives.
• Provide clear visibility into program status through client communication and executive‑ready updates.
• Facilitate collaboration across product, engineering, architecture, and business teams to remove blockers and drive delivery.
• Contribute to the evolution and scaling of the Office of the CTO’s technology program management practice.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 7 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Experience leading complex technology programs across engineering, data, AI, platform, or product teams required.
• Strong program management skills, including roadmap planning, milestone tracking, governance, and risk management required.
• Experience managing multiple complex technical programs or engineering initiatives simultaneously required.Ability to influence alignment across technical and business teams in a matrixed environment required.
• Familiarity with AI and machine learning technologies, including generative AI and responsible AI practices, preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast‑moving environments while managing multiple priorities highly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive‑ready updates.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies, including AI‑enabled and data‑driven solutions, preferred.
• Healthcare, supply chain, or spend management experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel.

Career Framework

Professional - Lead Associate (P4)

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.

Benefits

Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here: http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers