Lead Director, Technology Strategy and Program Governance
$144,200–$288,400 year
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Define and evolve the multi-year technology strategy, executive roadmap, and investment priorities while translating strategic objectives into actionable plans for leadership and board-level stakeholders. Lead the operating rhythm of the technology organization, including strategic planning, leadership team governance, workforce planning, and executive communications. Oversee technology portfolio governance, capital planning, and financial management to ensure investments align with business priorities and deliver measurable outcomes. Drive accountability across strategic programs by monitoring delivery performance, risks, and portfolio health while ensuring transparency to executive leadership. Partner with Engineering, Product, Architecture, Operations, Finance, and Human Resources to strengthen organizational effectiveness and technology transformation outcomes. This role serves as a trusted advisor to the Head of Technology for Third-Party Administrator and Payer Solutions, helping define the multi-year technology vision within a 300-person organization undergoing significant growth and transformation. Candidates located in Eastern time zones are preferred to support collaboration with stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in technology strategy, business management, strategic planning, portfolio management, program governance, technology operations, or related leadership roles
- 4+ years of leadership experience within a large, complex organization
- 10+ years of experience partnering with senior executives and influencing strategic, operational, financial, and technology-related decisions across multiple stakeholder groups without direct authority
- 10+ years of experience leading technology portfolios, strategic initiatives, program delivery, investment planning, capital planning, financial governance, or organizational transformation initiatives within large-scale technology organizations
- 10+ years of experience developing executive-level presentations, strategic narratives, business cases, operating reviews, board materials, and leadership communications that influence organizational priorities and drive business outcomes
- 5+ years of experience working across technology disciplines including software development, security, infrastructure management, technology operating models, and emerging technologies to diagnose complex technical challenges, identify root causes, develop solution options, and drive effective executive decision-making
- Bachelor's degree from accredited university or equivalent work experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience)
Desired Qualifications
- Experience within a healthcare, payer, third-party administrator, financial services, or Fortune 100 technology organization
- Experience in technology strategy, management consulting, digital transformation, innovation, or business management functions supporting senior technology leadership
- Familiarity with healthcare technology trends, payer modernization, digital health platforms, Artificial Intelligence, and emerging technologies impacting healthcare operations
- Experience supporting a Chief Technology Officer, Head of Technology, or senior technology executive in strategy, planning, portfolio management, program governance, or business operations functions
- Experience governing large-scale transformation programs, technology investment planning, capital planning, portfolio prioritization, and executive reporting within complex organizations
- Candidates located in the Eastern time zones, or those able to work primarily within Eastern Time Zone business hours
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.