Managing Director - Practice Lead, AI and Technology Advisory

Managing Director - Practice Lead, AI and Technology Advisory

What you will be doing :

This role extends beyond technical leadership to encompass two parallel transformations : advancing AI capabilities for Premier's healthcare clients while simultaneously evolving Premier's own advisory methodology and culture.

Drawing from experience building practices from concept to market leadership, you'll establish the frameworks / methodologies, talent strategies, and cross-functional collaboration models that position Premier as the definitive authority in AI-driven healthcare transformation. Success will be measured by the advisory practice's ability to grow revenue, scale expertise, replicate outcomes across diverse healthcare environments, and integrate into how Premier's member organizations approach digital innovation.

You will tackle critical questions about measuring AI operational effectiveness, evaluating healthcare technology (AI) vendors, and developing reusable solution patterns.

Finally, you'll lead strategic engagements while building the scalable internal practices that enable Premier's broader advisory team to deliver consistent, measurable healthcare outcomes powered by deep AI expertise across our member organizations.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Innovation

• Establish technical standards and evaluation criteria for healthcare AI solutions
• Monitor and translate latest AI research from top-tier sources into practical applications
• Design and validate measurement frameworks for AI tool effectiveness across different healthcare domains
• Generate thought leadership content establishing Premier's market position
• Lead technical due diligence for healthcare systems evaluating AI vendors and solutions
• Conduct deep technical assessments of vendor platforms, integration capabilities, and roadmaps
• Develop vendor technical assessment methodologies that cover the variety of choices facing healthcare institutions
• Create proof-of-concept solutions using AI-assisted development tools
• Design and prototype solutions with clients using AI-assisted development
• Architect custom AI solutions that achieve measurable improvements in operational metrics
• Create technical customer roadmaps for AI implementation and optimization
• Build reusable solution components and frameworks enabling scalable use across multiple customers
• Partner with existing Advisory teams to enhance their capabilities with AI solutions

Advisory Development & Strategic Growth

Success Metrics & Growth Targets

This role is expected to drive financial contribution to Premier's advisory services division. Key performance indicators include :

Financial and Operational Oversight

Manage project budgets, ensuring efficient resource utilization and on-time, within-scope project delivery.

Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project success, client satisfaction, and business impact.

Implement best practices for project management, risk mitigation, and quality control across consulting engagements.

Required Qualifications

Work Experience :

Years of Applicable Experience - 12 or more years

Education : Bachelors (Required)

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Job Requirements :

Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time

Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines

Attention to detail

Operate computer programs and software

Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats .

Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and / or the public)

Making independent decisions

Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions

Working Conditions : Remote

Travel Requirements : Travel 61-80% within the US

Physical Demands : Sedentary : Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and / or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if movement is required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Premier's compensation philosophy is to ensure that compensation is reasonable, equitable, and competitive in order to attract and retain talented and highly skilled employees. Premier's internal salary range for this role is $205,000 - $380,000. Final salary is dependent upon several market factors including, but not limited to, departmental budgets, internal equity, education, unique skills / experience, and geographic location. Premier utilizes a wide-range salary structure to allow base salary flexibility within our ranges.

Employees also receive access to the following benefits :

Premier at a glance :

Ranked #1 on Charlotte's Healthiest Employers list for 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023 and 21st Healthiest Employer in America (2023)

Named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for the 16th year in a row

Modern Healthcare Best in Business Awards : Consultant - Healthcare Management (2024)

The only company to be recognized by KLAS twice for Overall Healthcare Management Consulting

For a listing of all of our awards, please visit the Awards and Recognition section on our company website.

Employees receive : Perks and discounts

Access to on-site and online exercise classes

Premier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better. Teammates committed to improving the health of a nation. See why incredible challenges require incredible people.

Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of their age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, covered military or protected veteran status (e.g., status as a Vietnam Era veteran, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Serviced Medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or other protected veteran) disability, or any other applicable federal, state or local protected class, trait or status or that of persons with whom an applicant associates. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Premier complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer.

Premier also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability or those who have a sincerely held religious belief. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to diversity_and_accommodations@premierinc.com or contact Premier Recruiting at 704.816.5200.

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