Associate Principal - Technology Consulting (Healthcare)

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you'll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client-first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.
ZS Health Plan and Provider Team
The Health Plan and Providers team at ZS partners with leading health plans and provider organizations to drive growth, improve member engagement, and enhance operational efficiency through technology and analytics. We deliver end-to-end solutions-from strategic advisory to implementation of advanced digital platforms and data-driven products-that address critical business challenges such as:

• Consumer Intelligence & Go-to-Market Strategy

• Value-Based Contracting & Population Health Management

• Interoperability & Data Integration

• Medicare STARs Rating Optimization

Our team comprises experts in technology consulting, data engineering, AI/ML, and business analytics who collaborate closely with clients to design and implement scalable, innovative solutions. By leveraging deep healthcare domain knowledge and cutting-edge technology, we help clients navigate complex ecosystems and achieve measurable outcomes.
Associate Principal - Business Technology in Health Plan & Provider
The Associate Principal will lead the client engagements at a cross-office level encompassing the areas of digital transformation, analytics, business intelligence, information management, reporting and mobility; provide thought leadership in developing the firm's services and offerings in Health Payers and Providers space and add leverage to the overall leadership span for the group in India. The person in this role will be responsible for growing the capabilities in the Business Technology group by developing and managing the existing client relationships and generating new business engagements. This person will need to fully understand the company and its service lines and actively assess/present ways to serve clients by developing solutions and offerings relevant to that client base. The successful candidate will work closely with ZS leadership; grow the practice by expanding client relationships and building trusted advisory relationships with executives at the company's various accounts.
Responsibilities:

• Lead large scale client delivery engagements in the Health Plan - Payers and Providers space while maintaining high Quality standards defined at ZS;
• Provide leadership to India teams to build innovative solutions leveraging advance digital and technology approaches
• Develop and manage client relationships on projects. Deeply understand client's business challenges and provide thought leadership in addressing issues. Identify opportunities and contribute to the selling of additional work to new and existing clients;
• Provide technology solution framework and design support to the India team while solving a client problem
• Active involvement in pre-sales opportunities, building new assets and platforms that will support ZS strategic growth
• Understand the technology landscape in the broader healthcare industry and propose advancements to our roadmap
• Leverage experience in project management activities including project planning/estimation, scoping by ensuring delivery of quality outcomes within timelines and budgets while tightly managing project/space metrics such as delivery margin and utilization etc.
• Foster an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment;
• Remain current on new developments in advisory services capabilities and industry knowledge.
• Play an active role at the India leadership level supporting new India based initiatives.
• Lead the development & scaling of India Technology team

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's/master's degree with specialization in Computer or IT, or other computer related disciplines;
• 18+ years of consulting-industry experience working on medium-large scale technology solution delivery engagements;
• Deep industry knowledge in US Healthcare with primary focus on Payers and Providers space;
• Extensive experience in creating enterprise scale data engineering pipelines, data-based decision-making, and quantitative analysis;
• Deep understanding of healthcare data i.e., claims, EHR, membership data, agency data etc.
• Exposure with complex, high volume, multi-dimensional data, as well as unstructured, structured, and streaming datasets
• Design and delivery of complex technology solutions by applying your deep skills to solve priority issues and help improve performance;
• Demonstrated experience with driving revenue within existing clients and in developing new prospects at the "C" level of our clients;
• Strong expertise in building enterprise solutions using diverse technology i.e., Big Data, Cloud, MDM etc.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience on data platforms - Databricks or Snowflake;
• Involved in the selling process by writing proposals and giving product demos;
• Strong credentials and demonstrated success in IT strategy and Enterprise Architecture;
• Ability to lead a virtual team of consulting professionals across multiple projects;
• A strong work ethic;
• A willingness to travel to meet client needs;
• Executive-level presence and communication.

How you'll grow:

• Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
• Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
• Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions

Hybrid working model:
ZS is committed to a Flexible and Connected way of working. ZSers are onsite at clients or ZS offices three days a week. Combined flexibility to work remotely two days a week is also available. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
How you'll grow:

• Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
• Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
• Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions

Perks & Benefits:
ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.
Hybrid working model:
We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Travel:
Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.
Considering applying?
At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems-the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.
If you're eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.
ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.
To complete your application:
Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment. An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
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