Client Delivery Manager

Abacus Insights

Client Delivery Manager at Abacus Insights managing solution delivery and client relationships for healthcare data. Shaping value delivery while modernizing practices with automation and GenAI tools.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the primary delivery owner for assigned clients, managing end-to-end delivery outcomes.
Proactively identify opportunities to create value beyond the contract, strengthening client partnerships.
Align scope, timelines, risks, and capacity across Implementation PMs, CSDs, Solutions, Product, and Engineering, driving cross-team collaboration and accountability.
Own forecasting, capacity asks, and resource planning for the account, partnering with offshore teams to optimize resource allocation.
Ensure compliance with delivery stage gates, SOWs, change requests, and governance.
Leverage automation and GenAI tools to streamline reporting and improve transparency.
Drive delivery execution, unblock teams, escalate proactively, and ensure commitments are met.
Govern account-level delivery artifacts (Schedules, RAID Logs, Delivery Management Plan, etc.) to ensure cross-team alignment on priorities, risks, and issues.
Lead regular client governance, risk/issue reviews, and status meetings, maintaining a strong client presence and trust.
Manage delivery-related escalations and represent Abacus in all delivery forums.
Lead client conversations, clarify business priorities, understand use cases, and translate them into delivery expectations.
Champion client feedback loops to enhance satisfaction and retention.
Coordinate with offshore Implementation PMs to ensure all project management (task tracking, day-to-day execution, etc.) is executed, while you retain ownership of client relationships and strategic decisions.
Align internal teams (Product, Solutions, Engineering, Delivery) with client objectives and value metrics.
Partner with CSDs on commercial strategy and client engagement monitoring.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive experience in program, project, or delivery management within enterprise software, SaaS, or healthcare technology environments.
Ownership mentality — takes accountability for outcomes in complex client relationships and drives forward motion to deliver measurable business value even in ambiguity.
Hardwired curiosity — driven to understand how things work and compelled to ask the “why” and “how” behind every process, decision, and system.
Deep client empathy — able to put yourself in the client’s shoes, anticipate needs, and advocate for their success.
High emotional intelligence to build trust, influence decisions, and foster strong relationships with clients and internal teams.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to synthesize information, assess risks, and make sound decisions under pressure.
Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and escalation management skills — comfortable navigating difficult conversations and maintaining trust.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-stage environment with evolving priorities.
Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills to distill complex topics for executive and technical audiences.
Strong technical aptitude to engage with engineering, product, and client teams on solution design, delivery, and troubleshooting.
Advanced proficiency with Smartsheet and project management using Waterfall methodology.
Experience coordinating onshore/offshore delivery models, including partnering with Implementation PMs and managing resource allocation across global teams.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field (Business, Technology, Healthcare, or related discipline).
2+ years of healthcare industry experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unlimited paid time off – recharge when you need it
Work from anywhere – flexibility to fit your life
Comprehensive health coverage – multiple plan options to choose from
Equity for every employee – share in our success
Growth-focused environment – your development matters here
Home office setup allowance – one-time support to get you started
Monthly cell phone allowance – stay connected with ease

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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementproject managementdelivery managementresource planningrisk managementnegotiationconflict resolutionproblem-solvingcritical thinkingSaaS

Soft Skills

ownership mentalitycuriosityclient empathyemotional intelligencetrust buildinginfluencecommunicationpresentation skillsadaptabilitycollaboration