Description

Job Description

We Are:

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud, and security. We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other. We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. Our people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries.

You Are:

A Senior Executive Technology Leader with deep expertise in payer core administration, Medicare technology, and large-scale health plan implementations. You bring a career defined by owning complex delivery - spanning implementation, run operations, configuration, product enhancements, and new client onboarding - across enterprise payer platforms. You have held or operated at the level of CTO, CIO, VP of IT, IT Director, or senior program leader, and you are equally comfortable advising client executives and driving execution across workstreams.

As the overall Delivery Lead for Accenture's work with our partners solutions, you will own end-to-end accountability serving as the primary technology authority for delivery of Accenture technology services in support of our partner's clients, and lead high-impact delivery teams within Accenture Health & Public Service Technology.

The Work:

• Own end-to-end delivery accountability for our partners solutions, including implementation, run operations, configuration, product enhancements, and new client onboarding
• Serve as the senior delivery lead across all workstreams, driving execution, resolving escalations, and maintaining accountability for outcomes across multiple clients and stakeholders
• Lead provider network strategy and implementation within HealthRules Payer, including BlueCard® cross-plan participation, Medicare contracting models, and BCBS-affiliated plans
• Own provider network setup, including suppliers (TINs), practitioners, practitioner roles, supplier locations, fee schedules, and reimbursement structures
• Translate BCBS, BlueCard®, Medicare, and CMS regulatory requirements into scalable HealthRules Payer configuration and operational solutions
• Oversee steady-state run operations, including platform stability, release management, upgrades, and ongoing performance
• Ensure HealthRules Payer business rules integrate seamlessly with enterprise claims, billing, and downstream operational systems
• Lead planning, execution, and go-live accountability for large-scale implementations aligned to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Partner with Functional, Integration, Data, and Testing leads to ensure cohesive, end-to-end delivery across complex, multi-workstream initiatives
• Serve as the primary client executive advisor on technology strategy, provider network design, BlueCard® compliance, and issue resolution
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to provider network setup, platform operations, and Medicare claims impacts
• Contribute to practice growth, delivery assets, and capability development within Accenture's Medicare and payer technology practice

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

Qualification

Here's What You Need:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in an Executive-level Health Plan Technology Leadership (CTO, CIO, VP of IT, IT Director, or senior delivery/program leader)
• Minimum of 10 years of functional experience in the Health Payer Industry, with deep expertise in Medicare Advantage, CMS regulatory requirements, and BCBS operating models
• Minimum of 5 years implementing Health Plan technology solutions, including BlueCard® participation, within Blue health plan environments
• Minimum of 2 years of proven ownership of large-scale, full life-cycle implementations aligned to the SDLC, including planning, execution, and go-live accountability
• Minimum of 2 years experience leading steady-state run operations, including upgrades, release management, and platform stability
• Minimum of 2 years of program management and delivery leadership experience across complex, multi-workstream, multi-client engagements - with demonstrated ability to own outcomes end to end
• Hands-on experience with HealthEdge HealthRules Payer (HRP) and GuidingCare, with strong grounding in payer core administration architecture, integrations, and data flows
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required; Associate's degree considered with additional relevant experience

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 6/28/2026.

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. Employee Benefits | Accenture

Role Location Annual Salary Range

California $132,500 to $302,400

Cleveland $122,700 to $241,900

Colorado $132,500 to $261,300

District of Columbia $141,100 to $278,200

Illinois $122,700 to $261,300

Maryland $132,500 to $261,300

Massachusetts $132,500 to $278,200

Minnesota $132,500 to $261,300

New York $122,700 to $302,400

New Jersey $141,100 to $302,400

Washington $141,100 to $278,200

Locations

Chicago, IL

Albany, NY

Arlington, VA

Atlanta, GA

Austin, TX

Beaverton, OR

Bentonville, AR

Boston, MA

Carmel, IN

Charlotte, NC

Cincinnati, OH

Cleveland, OH

Columbus, OH

Culver City, CA

Denver, CO

Des Moines, IA

Detroit, MI

Hartford, CT

Houston, TX

Irving, TX

Kirkland, WA

Miami, FL

Milwaukee, WI

Minneapolis, MN

Morristown, NJ

Mountain View, CA

Nashville, TN

New York City, NY

Oklahoma City, OK

Overland Park, KS

Philadelphia, PA

Pittsburgh, PA

Raleigh, NC

Redmond, WA

Sacramento, CA

San Diego, CA

San Francisco, CA

Scottsdale, AZ

Seattle, WA

St. Louis, MO

St. Petersburg, FL

Walnut Creek, CA

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About Accenture

We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other.

We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work.

At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our people's physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We're proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World's Best Workplaces™.

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Requisition #: R00330477

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