Director, IT Strategy Consulting

Gartner

Director of IT Strategy Consulting specializing in Medicaid and Child Welfare. Overseeing high-level project delivery while managing client relationships and leading teams.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $168,000 - $199,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for high-level project delivery and oversight along with client relationship management
Manage teams and advise clients at the highest strategic level on both big-picture and tactical matters
Focus on how technology enables a wide range of business outcomes in Heath and Human Services agencies with a strong focus in Medicaid and Child Welfare
Experience supporting state HHS agencies, especially with federally funded systems modernization
Drive thought leadership and client relationship management, acting as a trusted advisor
Oversee strategy and implementation phases, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards
Manage multiple priorities and inspire high-performing teams
Hands-on delivery of large, complex projects
Ability to create, review, and present deliverables
Develop frameworks for junior staff
Understanding of vendor landscape and state modernization efforts
Exposure to other HHS programs
Business development experience

Requirements

What you’ll need

Deep expertise in Medicaid, Child Welfare and/or public sector health IT programs (technical and programmatic)
Strong client presence and ability to lead/manage teams
Experience within a well-regarded management or technology consultancy in project delivery and business development
Ability to lead large projects and teams, combining technical expertise with strategic vision
Comfortable influencing and building trust-based relationships with senior executives
Track record in achieving/exceeding revenue targets preferred
Intellectual curiosity and creativity in developing solutions to client challenges
Coachable, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous PTO
401k match up to $7,200 per year
Opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance or role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan
Highly competitive compensation

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Hard Skills & Tools

project deliveryclient relationship managementsystems modernizationbusiness developmentstrategic visiontechnical expertiseframework developmentproject managementquality standardsthought leadership

Soft Skills

team managementinfluencingtrust-buildingadaptabilitycoachingcreativityintellectual curiositycommitment to continuous improvementinspirationcommunication