Senior Director, Delivery & Operations, Public Health Technology
Quick answer
Altarum is hiring a remote Senior Director, Delivery & Operations to lead their public health technology project portfolio and manage cross-functional teams for government health IT contracts.
- Role
- Senior Director, Delivery & Operations, Public Health Technology
- Organization
- Altarum
- Location
- Remote (with occasional travel to Arlington, VA; Silver Spring, MD; or Novi, MI)
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
Altarum is seeking a Senior Director of Delivery & Operations to lead its public health technology project portfolio. The role involves managing cross-functional teams, overseeing multimillion-dollar government health IT contracts, and driving organic growth through strategic client relationship management. The position requires a hands-on leader to standardize delivery processes, ensure financial performance, and contribute to the division's overall strategy.
What you'll do
- Manage contribution margin, utilization, and financial forecasting for a state project portfolio.
- Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery through standardized project governance and agile methodologies.
- Serve as the senior client relationship owner to drive organic growth and account expansion.
- Lead and develop a cross-functional team of engineers, analysts, and project managers.
- Collaborate with leadership on strategy, OKR development, and operational scaling.
What it takes
- 5–10 years of professional experience in consulting or services leadership with P&L ownership.
- Deep familiarity with public health technology, health IT, or government health services.
- Proven track record of client relationship management in the public sector.
- Expertise in Agile/Scrum and multi-project portfolio management.
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in public health or IT preferred.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
Yes, this is a remote role, though it requires occasional in-person collaboration days (about 6 times per year) at offices in Arlington, VA; Silver Spring, MD; or Novi, MI.
What kind of experience is required for this role?
Candidates need 5–10 years of experience in a consulting or professional services environment, specifically with P&L responsibility and leadership of public health or government IT projects.
What is the compensation for this position?
The compensation is not explicitly specified in the job posting.
Does this role require travel?
Yes, occasional travel to client sites, primarily state health departments, is expected and estimated at 10–15% of the time.
How to apply
Apply directly on Altarum's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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