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

• Develop scalable engagement methodologies and repeatable frameworks that enable adoption across Premier's member / client network
• Create talent acquisition and development strategies to build a world-class team of AI advisors and technical specialists
• Establish partnership ecosystem with leading AI vendors, research institutions, and technology providers to accelerate solution delivery
• Design and implement revenue models that align practice growth with measurable client outcomes and Premier's strategic objectives

Success Metrics & Growth Targets

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

• Achieve $30M annual revenue within 36 months through strategic client engagements and scalable service offerings
• Demonstrate measurable improvements in operational efficiency, cost reduction, and/or patient outcomes
• Establish Premier as recognized thought leader in healthcare AI, measured by analyst recognition, speaking engagements, and industry awards
• Successfully identify AI capabilities for Premier's existing advisory teams, helping to increase overall effectiveness and client satisfaction scores
• Maintain portfolio of emerging AI technologies and proof-of-concept solutions that generate new revenue opportunities and competitive differentiation

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

• 15+ years of experience in software architecture, system design, or technical consulting
• Experience with Python and understanding of modern AI/ML frameworks
• 2+ years experience with the latest generative AI, AI agents, and ML technologies
• Strong understanding of LLMs, RAG architectures, and modern AI system design patterns
• Proven experience with AI-assisted development tools and prompt engineering
• Experience evaluating and architecting large-scale enterprise software solutions
• Track record of guiding customers with proofs-of-concept that evolve into production systems
• Demonstrated ability translating complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and related ML operations
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field

Preferred Qualifications

• Track record of delivering industry-specific results
• Understanding of enterprise revenue cycles and operations
• Familiarity with decision support systems or healthcare analytics platforms
• Experience with enterprise compliance requirements (SOX, HIPAA, etc.)
• Experience with data interoperability standards
• Strategic technology advisor to C-suite executives on digital transformation initiatives
• Track record of building new business capabilities that generate significant revenue growth and market differentiation
• Experience driving cultural transformation and capability development across large, established organizations
• Proven ability to establish and manage ecosystem partnerships that accelerate business growth and client value delivery
• Master's degree or equivalent experience preferred

 

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:

·       Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

·       401k retirement program

·       Paid time off

·       Participation in Premier’s employee incentive plans

·       Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

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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