Fractal
Fractal is a strategic AI partner to Fortune 500 companies with a vision to power every human decision in the enterprise. Fractal is building a world where individual choices, freedom, and diversity are the greatest assets; an ecosystem where human imagination is at the heart of every decision. Where no possibility is written off, only challenged to get better. We believe that a true Fractalite is the one who empowers imagination with intelligence. Fractal has been featured as a Great Place to Work by The Economic Times in partnership with the Great Place to Work Institute and recognized as a Cool Vendor and a Vendor to Watch by Gartner.
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Job Posting Title: Program Director
Results-driven Program Director to lead and oversee large-scale, complex technical initiatives within our healthcare payer consulting practice. This role demands expertise in healthcare payer operations, strong leadership in managing cross-functional teams, and a proven track record of delivering enterprise-level technology programs. The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, drive innovation, and ensure successful program execution from inception to completion.
Lead end-to-end delivery of multi-million dollar technical programs for healthcare payer clients, including system modernization, platform integration, and digital transformation. Develop and manage program roadmaps, timelines, budgets, and resource plans aligned with client goals and requirements. Serve as the primary point of contact for client executives, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment across stakeholders. Oversee cross-functional teams including architects, developers, analysts, and consultants across multiple workstreams. Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure program success. Drive continuous improvement and innovation in delivery methodologies, tools, and client engagement models. Provide thought leadership in healthcare payer trends.
MUST HAVEs Enterprise-Level Data Engineering Program Leadership Proven experience managing
large-scale data engineering programs
(not just analytics or presales/product roles). Ability to lead
cross-functional teams
and deliver complex data solutions. End-to-End Technical Expertise Hands-on exposure to
data engineering processes , including
DevOps, FinOps , and
modernization projects . Strong understanding of
estimation approaches
for large programs. Platform & Technology Skills Experience with
Azure Databricks
or similar big data platforms. Familiarity with
Generative AI (GenAI)
concepts and integration into data solutions. Healthcare Domain Knowledge Healthcare payer experience is mandatory
(deep understanding of payer systems, workflows, and compliance). Client-Facing Communication Ability to
articulate technical concepts clearly , drive client calls, and negotiate effectively. Hybrid Work Requirement Must be willing to work in a
hybrid model
with
onsite presence in Palo Alto, CA once a week .
Role Overview Client Relationship & Account Management Serve as the primary contact for healthcare clients, ensuring that Fractal's standards and commitments are maintained and exceeded. Foster deep-rooted relationships with key executives and decision-makers in the healthcare space, representing Fractals capabilities and offerings. Mobilize the right capabilities to cater to distinct client needs, ensuring alignment with healthcare industry standards. Project Execution & Delivery: Oversee and lead healthcare projects from conception to completion, ensuring all aspects are executed seamlessly. Develop and finalize Statements of Work (SOWs), clarify business objectives, establish project scopes, ascertain deliverables, define client and team responsibilities, and ensure risk mitigation strategies are in place. Ensure that client communication is regular and transparent, encompassing weekly, monthly, and quarterly updates, thereby ensuring effective stakeholder management. Project Governance: Implement robust governance mechanisms, ensuring that potential issues are identified in advance and resolved promptly to avoid any negative client impact. Lead the evaluation and mitigation efforts around project risks, data source challenges, and project execution metrics. Analytics Consulting & Business Development: Collaborate with the sales team in identifying and capitalizing on new client opportunities in the healthcare segment. Engage with healthcare clients to pinpoint key business challenges, frame business inquiries, and mobilize the right capabilities to conduct comprehensive analyses. Provide high-end consulting and thought leadership through in-person discussions with healthcare business leaders.
Past Experience 12+ years of experience in program management or consulting leadership roles, with at least 5 years in the healthcare payer domain. Proven success managing large-scale technical programs involving data engineering platforms preferably on Databricks. Ability to lead technical teams across shores and deliver large initiatives Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Experience with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery models. Worked as a consultant for more than 4-5 years with multiple clients Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and data analytics tools. Experience with AI/ML applications in healthcare operations. Self learner and adoption of new technology trends across engineering and AI.
Pay: The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Fractal, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
$ 150,000 - $225,000 . In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus for the current performance period.
Benefits: As a full-time employee of the company or as an hourly employee working more than 30 hours per week, you will be eligible to participate in the health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability plans in accordance with the plan documents, which may be amended from time to time. You will be eligible for benefits on the first day of employment with the Company. In addition, you are eligible to participate in the Company 401(k) Plan after 30 days of employment, in accordance with the applicable plan terms. The Company provides for 11 paid holidays and 12 weeks of Parental Leave. We also follow a free time PTO policy, allowing you the flexibility to take time needed for either sick time or vacation.
Fractal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Please visit
Fractal | Intelligence for Imagination
for more information about Fractal.
Job Posting Title: Program Director
Results-driven Program Director to lead and oversee large-scale, complex technical initiatives within our healthcare payer consulting practice. This role demands expertise in healthcare payer operations, strong leadership in managing cross-functional teams, and a proven track record of delivering enterprise-level technology programs. The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, drive innovation, and ensure successful program execution from inception to completion.
Lead end-to-end delivery of multi-million dollar technical programs for healthcare payer clients, including system modernization, platform integration, and digital transformation. Develop and manage program roadmaps, timelines, budgets, and resource plans aligned with client goals and requirements. Serve as the primary point of contact for client executives, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment across stakeholders. Oversee cross-functional teams including architects, developers, analysts, and consultants across multiple workstreams. Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure program success. Drive continuous improvement and innovation in delivery methodologies, tools, and client engagement models. Provide thought leadership in healthcare payer trends.
MUST HAVEs Enterprise-Level Data Engineering Program Leadership Proven experience managing
large-scale data engineering programs
(not just analytics or presales/product roles). Ability to lead
cross-functional teams
and deliver complex data solutions. End-to-End Technical Expertise Hands-on exposure to
data engineering processes , including
DevOps, FinOps , and
modernization projects . Strong understanding of
estimation approaches
for large programs. Platform & Technology Skills Experience with
Azure Databricks
or similar big data platforms. Familiarity with
Generative AI (GenAI)
concepts and integration into data solutions. Healthcare Domain Knowledge Healthcare payer experience is mandatory
(deep understanding of payer systems, workflows, and compliance). Client-Facing Communication Ability to
articulate technical concepts clearly , drive client calls, and negotiate effectively. Hybrid Work Requirement Must be willing to work in a
hybrid model
with
onsite presence in Palo Alto, CA once a week .
Role Overview Client Relationship & Account Management Serve as the primary contact for healthcare clients, ensuring that Fractal's standards and commitments are maintained and exceeded. Foster deep-rooted relationships with key executives and decision-makers in the healthcare space, representing Fractals capabilities and offerings. Mobilize the right capabilities to cater to distinct client needs, ensuring alignment with healthcare industry standards. Project Execution & Delivery: Oversee and lead healthcare projects from conception to completion, ensuring all aspects are executed seamlessly. Develop and finalize Statements of Work (SOWs), clarify business objectives, establish project scopes, ascertain deliverables, define client and team responsibilities, and ensure risk mitigation strategies are in place. Ensure that client communication is regular and transparent, encompassing weekly, monthly, and quarterly updates, thereby ensuring effective stakeholder management. Project Governance: Implement robust governance mechanisms, ensuring that potential issues are identified in advance and resolved promptly to avoid any negative client impact. Lead the evaluation and mitigation efforts around project risks, data source challenges, and project execution metrics. Analytics Consulting & Business Development: Collaborate with the sales team in identifying and capitalizing on new client opportunities in the healthcare segment. Engage with healthcare clients to pinpoint key business challenges, frame business inquiries, and mobilize the right capabilities to conduct comprehensive analyses. Provide high-end consulting and thought leadership through in-person discussions with healthcare business leaders.
Past Experience 12+ years of experience in program management or consulting leadership roles, with at least 5 years in the healthcare payer domain. Proven success managing large-scale technical programs involving data engineering platforms preferably on Databricks. Ability to lead technical teams across shores and deliver large initiatives Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Experience with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery models. Worked as a consultant for more than 4-5 years with multiple clients Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and data analytics tools. Experience with AI/ML applications in healthcare operations. Self learner and adoption of new technology trends across engineering and AI.
Pay: The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Fractal, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
$ 150,000 - $225,000 . In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus for the current performance period.
Benefits: As a full-time employee of the company or as an hourly employee working more than 30 hours per week, you will be eligible to participate in the health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability plans in accordance with the plan documents, which may be amended from time to time. You will be eligible for benefits on the first day of employment with the Company. In addition, you are eligible to participate in the Company 401(k) Plan after 30 days of employment, in accordance with the applicable plan terms. The Company provides for 11 paid holidays and 12 weeks of Parental Leave. We also follow a free time PTO policy, allowing you the flexibility to take time needed for either sick time or vacation.
Fractal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.