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Technology/Healthcare Delivery Lead Associate Manager - Payer

Accenture
Chicago, IL, USAHybridProject / Program ManagementMid-Level$54,400 - $196,000Posted: yesterday

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We Are: Accenture helps the world's leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed for organizations across industries. Our strategy is to be the reinvention partner of choice for our clients and lead in the safe, widespread adoption of AI, and to be the most client-focused, AI-enabled, great place to work in the world.

We bring together the talent of our approximately 814,000 people with proprietary assets and platforms, deep process and industry expertise, and leading ecosystem relationships to deliver end-to-end solutions and measurable outcomes at scale. Through our Reinvention Services, we offer broad expertise across Cybersecurity, Digital Core, Finance, Industry and Enterprise, Song, Supply Chain and Engineering, and Talent, with advanced capabilities in AI and Data, Industry and Process, and Technology. We serve approximately 9,000 clients and generated approximately $74 billion in FY26 revenue.

You Are: We are seeking a Program Delivery Consultant to support complex technology programs for our healthcare clients. You are a hands-on problem solver who combines strong analytical, communication, and delivery skills with an understanding of healthcare payer operations and technology-enabled transformation. You have experience working within cross-functional teams to develop high-quality deliverables, coordinate delivery activities, analyze business and technology challenges, and help move programs from planning through implementation.

You are organized, detail-oriented, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and able to communicate effectively with both client and Accenture team members. As an Accenture Consultant, you will work closely with Managers, Senior Managers, and client stakeholders to support program execution, create client-ready deliverables, address delivery challenges, and contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment.

The Work: Depending on the client engagement, you will collaborate with Accenture teams, technology partners, and client stakeholders to: Support workstreams within complex technology programs, helping teams deliver high-quality work on time and in alignment with client objectives. Create and maintain client-ready deliverables, including program plans, status reports, executive presentations, process documentation, decision materials, and risk and issue summaries.

Gather and analyze business, operational, and technology requirements, translating findings into clear documentation and actionable recommendations. Coordinate activities across Accenture, client, and technology partner teams, including geographically distributed onshore and offshore resources. Track milestones, deliverables, risks, issues, decisions, dependencies, and action items, escalating concerns to program leadership when appropriate. Prepare clear and concise program communications for client stakeholders and Accenture leadership.

Facilitate working sessions, document decisions and outcomes, and follow through on assigned actions. Apply knowledge of healthcare payer operations and technology delivery to analyze challenges and support effective program decisions. Support testing, implementation readiness, deployment, go-live, and post-deployment optimization activities. Identify opportunities to improve delivery processes, team coordination, deliverable quality, and client value. Collaborate effectively with team members while taking ownership of assigned activities and deliverables.

Contribute to an inclusive team culture by sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues, and seeking opportunities for continued professional development. Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements. Here's What You Need: Minimum of 4 years of experience supporting technology programs or application implementations, including hands-on responsibility for developing deliverables and coordinating program activities.

Minimum of 1 year of experience in the healthcare payer and/or Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) industry, with exposure to payer processes such as claims, enrollment and eligibility, benefits, or provider data management. Minimum of 1 year experience creating client-ready deliverables and communicating with business and technology stakeholders, including presentations, status reports, plans, requirements, process documentation, and risk or issue summaries.

Minimum of 1 year experience working within cross-functional teams and structured technology delivery methodologies, including Agile and Scrum. Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years' work experience). If Associate’s Degree, must have equivalent minimum 6-year work experience. Bonus Points If: You have experience supporting cloud, data, AI, application modernization, platform transformation, or other technology modernization initiatives. You have familiarity with major cloud platforms, including Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.

You have experience using generative AI and AI-enabled tools to support analysis, deliverable development, or program execution. You have an Agile, Scrum, SAFe, CAPM, or similar delivery certification. You have experience with program-management and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, or Microsoft Power Platform. Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience.

As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below. We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 12/06/2026. Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here: U.S.

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Minimum requirements

  • Minimum 4 years supporting technology programs with deliverable development and coordination
  • At least 1 year in healthcare payer or PBM industry with knowledge of payer processes
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; 1 year creating client-ready deliverables and working in Agile teams

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