Avalere · 1 month ago
Vice President, Project Delivery
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$131K/yr - $180K/yr
15+ years expAvalere Health is dedicated to ensuring every patient is identified and cared for, fostering an inclusive culture. The Vice President, Project Delivery is responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of client programs, shaping operational strategy, and leading cross-functional teams to drive innovation and excellence in project execution.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Serve as a senior, strategic delivery lead, with a keen understanding of business goals, and guide agency teams to deliver solutions that drive measurable outcomes
Oversee delivery quality and operational excellence across multiple client portfolios or business units
Anticipate client needs and proactively recommend strategies, process improvements, and innovations to enhance engagement and performance
Lead delivery-related components of business development efforts, including scoping, pricing, and operational design for new opportunities
Help to define and operationalize the agency’s delivery vision, frameworks, and methodologies to enable consistent excellence across programs
Oversee resourcing strategy, planning, and problem-solving, ensuring that the right people and capabilities are deployed to meet client and business needs
Partner with functional and capability leads to ensure teams are resourced effectively and projects are set up for success
Collaborate with other leaders to proactively identify and resolve resourcing conflicts, capacity challenges, and delivery risks
Oversee financial health and efficiency across multiple books of business, ensuring accuracy in forecasting, pricing, reconciliation, and profitability
Drive portfolio-level performance metrics for delivery teams, balancing scope, schedule, and financial discipline with creativity and innovation
Lead and inspire a team of Senior Directors and Directors, fostering leadership excellence, accountability, and a culture of growth and empowerment
Reinforce professional development pathways for project delivery professionals, emphasizing leadership readiness, strategic thinking, and cross-capability collaboration
Serve as a visible champion for integration across disciplines — partnering with other capability leads to ensure that project delivery contributes to holistic, client-centric solutions
Represent the Project Delivery function in senior leadership forums, influencing agency strategy, resource planning, and operational priorities
Qualification
Required
15+ years of experience in project delivery, operations, or program management in an agency environment
Proven success leading delivery organizations managing $20M+ in annual revenue
Demonstrated ability to drive organizational transformation and operational excellence at scale
Deep expertise in complex, cross-functional program management
Strong financial acumen, with a track record of driving efficiency, margin growth, and profitability
Exceptional leadership, coaching, and talent development capabilities
Executive presence with strong communication, influence, and relationship-building skills across all levels and disciplines
Bachelor's degree required
Preferred
Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or regulated industries strongly preferred
MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred
Benefits
401K plan with an employer match contribution up to 4% (immediately vested)
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work
The option to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year
20 vacation days plus one personal well-being day
Recognise 9 public holidays
Gifted end-of-year holidays
An early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August
Free counselling through our employee assistance program
Personalized health support
Enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies
Continuous opportunities to professionally develop with on-demand training, support, and global mobility opportunities
Company
Avalere
Avalere is now Avalere Health Advisory, but or mission remains the same: To create innovative solutions to complex healthcare problems.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2015-08-24Acquired
Leadership Team
Jennifer Loew Mendelson
Co-Founder Avalere Health
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