Asst Vice President - I - Associate Delivery Lead_Program Management

Job Summary We are seeking an Assistant Vice President - Associate Delivery Lead Program Management to own end-to-end program delivery across large-scale, complex, data-intensive initiatives in a healthcare payer environment. This role requires a strong blend of program management, data platform delivery, stakeholder leadership, and AI-driven execution. The ideal candidate will bring deep familiarity with payer data domains, lead cross-functional programs, and drive outcomes using a combination of Agile practices, AI-enabled delivery tools, and healthcare regulatory rigor. Responsibilities Own end-to-end delivery of large, multi-stream data and AI programs within healthcare payer ecosystems. Drive program governance, planning, execution, tracking, and closure, ensure alignment with business objectives. Manage multiple interdependent workstreams across Data Engineering, Analytics, AI/ML, and Business teams. Ensure delivery excellence with focus on quality, timelines, cost, and client satisfaction. Engage with senior client stakeholders, business leaders, and executive sponsors to drive alignment and decision-making. Lead steering committees, executive reviews, and program governance forums. Translate technical concepts into business outcomes and executive-level insights. Leverage in-depth knowledge of payer data domains such as Claims, Enrollment, Provider, Clinical, and Financial data. Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, data privacy standards, and governance frameworks. Align program delivery with payer-specific business processes and transformation goals. Champion adoption of Generative AI tools, intelligent automation, and ML-driven insights in delivery processes. Improve productivity, risk prediction, and decision-making using AI-powered approaches. Drive innovation through automation frameworks, reusable accelerators, and AI-first methodologies. Oversee delivery of modern data platforms leveraging technologies such as Snowflake, Databricks, or similar. Ensure robust implementation of data pipelines, Lakehouse architectures, data governance, and real-time analytics. Collaborate with architects and engineering teams on platform scalability, security, and performance optimization. Proactively identify, track, and mitigate program risks, dependencies, and issues. Implement structured frameworks for risk management, escalation handling, and contingency planning. Ensure cross-team coordination to manage interdependencies across programs and portfolios. Drive Agile delivery practices (SAFe/Scrum/Kanban) across distributed teams. Balance Agile methodologies with enterprise governance and regulatory requirements. Establish metrics-driven delivery tracking (KPIs, OKRs, dashboards). Lead and mentor program managers, delivery leads, and cross-functional teams. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Build high-performing teams aligned to enterprise delivery goals. Experience 15 to 25 years Location Mumbai Pune Bangalore Chennai Educational Qualifications Bachelor s or master s degree in computer science/information technology/biomedical engineering or a related field. Certifications in Program Management (PMP, SAFe, Agile) are preferred. Skills Mandatory Technical Skills: Program and Portfolio Management Healthcare Payer Domain Expertise Data and AI Program Delivery Stakeholder and Executive Communication Risk and Dependency Management Agile/SAFe Delivery Models Governance and Compliance in Healthcare Data Platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, Azure, AWS, GCP) AI/ML Enablement and Automation Tools Financial and Resource Management Data Engineering and Analytics Lifecycle AI/ML Program Integration Data Governance and Security Frameworks Reporting and Visualization Tools (Power BI, Tableau) DevOps and CI/CD for Data Platforms Good to have Skills Good to have Skills:- Track record in managing large-scale, complex data programs in healthcare payer environments Experience delivering cloud-based data and AI platforms Strong ability to manage global delivery teams and multi-vendor ecosystems Demonstrated success in executive stakeholder engagement and program transformation initiatives Expertise in AI-enabled delivery practices and innovation-driven execution