Perficient · 3 hours ago
Healthcare CIO Advisor/Executive Partner
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$104K/yr - $210K/yr
15+ years expPerficient is seeking a Healthcare CIO Advisor/Executive Partner for Healthcare Payer CIO Advisory Services to join our Healthcare and Life Sciences business unit. This executive-level role is ideal for a seasoned healthcare technology leader with deep payer experience, focusing on guiding digital transformation and enterprise modernization initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a strategic advisor to healthcare payer CIOs and CTOs, shaping IT strategy, AI roadmap, enterprise architecture, and digital transformation roadmaps
Define and deliver AI first solutions for clients and modernization efforts, including cloud migration, interoperability (e.g., FHIR), AI/ML adoption, and legacy system transformation
Thought leadership to CIOs on Healthcare payer future roadmap and initiatives
Act as Chief Architect for CXO to build futuristic AI first solutions
Provide insights on CMS mandates, prior authorization reforms, and health equity initiatives
Lead executive workshops, board-level presentations, and strategic planning sessions
Act as a key participant in the business development process, including consultative solution selling and proposal development
Collaborate with sales and delivery teams to identify and pursue new opportunities within payer accounts
Develop solution concepts and estimate resource requirements for successful delivery
Represent Perficient at industry events, conferences, and client briefings
Evangelize Perficient’s payer advisory capabilities internally and externally
Author whitepapers, articles, and thought leadership content on payer innovation and CIO priorities
Mentor and develop internal talent in payer strategy, digital health, and enterprise IT
Contribute to the strategic direction of the HLS business unit and Perficient’s broader healthcare offerings
Qualification
Required
15+ years of experience in healthcare payer IT leadership, including Medicare Advantage and Commercial plans
Solid consulting and technology expertise on AI, ML, Digital transformation and Technology modernization
Former CIO/CTO or Partner-level experience at a healthcare consultancy or payer organization
Deep understanding of payer operations, including claims, enrollment, provider networks, compliance, and digital engagement
Proven track record advising regional or national health plans (e.g., UHG, Aetna, Centene, BCBS)
Strong executive presence and ability to influence C-level stakeholders
Experience with CMS interoperability mandates, data governance, and health IT standards
Proficient in leveraging AI technologies to drive innovation, support strategic initiatives, and enable data-driven decision-making
Possesses a strong understanding of AI capabilities, limitations, and ethical considerations
Expectation for up to 50%-75% travel
Bachelor's degree required
Preferred
Advanced degree (MBA, MHA, MS) preferred
Boston metro location preferred with local office / hybrid expectation (depending on requirements)
Company
Perficient
Perficient is an IT consulting firm that helps companies adapt their systems to third party software products that use internet.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$65.3M2024-05-05Acquired
2024-01-17Post Ipo Equity· $4.44M
2022-10-17Post Ipo Equity· $5.18M
Leadership Team
Ed Hofffman
Senior Vice President, North America Business Operations
Hari Madamalla
Vice President
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