Senior Director – IT M&A Integration & Digital Transformation
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
Huron helps its clients drive growth enhance performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. We help healthcare organizations build innovation capabilities and accelerate key growth initiatives enabling organizations to own the future instead of being disrupted by it. Together we empower clients to create sustainable growth optimize internal processes and deliver better consumer outcomes.
Health systems hospitals and medical clinics are under immense pressure to improve clinical outcomes and reduce the cost of providing patient care. Investing in new partnerships clinical services and technology is not enough to create meaningful and substantive change. To succeed long-term healthcare organizations must empower leaders clinicians employees affiliates and communities to build cultures that foster innovation to achieve the best outcomes for patients.
Joining the Huron team means youll help our clients evolve and adapt to the rapidly changing healthcare environment and optimize existing business operations improve clinical outcomes create a more consumer-centric healthcare experience and drive physician patient and employee engagement across the enterprise.
Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.
In the M&A context this leader owns end-to-end IT integration delivery from due diligence and Day 1 readiness through post-close integration TSA exit and value the digital context you will serve as a trusted advisor to C-level executives and senior IT leaders guiding them through complex clinical operational and financial transformation initiatives powered by EHR ERP AI automation and advanced analytics.
You will foster a supportive inclusive environment empower teams and create a workplace where diverse perspectives are valued. If you are passionate about driving impactful solutions at the intersection of M&A and digital transformation and believe in the power of collaboration Huron offers a rewarding path forward.
Huron is seeking a Director / Senior Director to lead and scale its IT M&A Integration capability across healthcare and related regulated industries. This role is designed for a senior IT integration leader who combines deep transaction experience with strong execution discipline executivelevel presence and the ability to build durable repeatable delivery models.
The Director / Senior Director will serve as a handson leader responsible for endtoend IT integration execution across complex mergers acquisitions carveouts and integrations. This individual will operate at the intersection of deal strategy and delivery partnering closely with deal executives client CIOs/CTOs and Huron practice leaders while maintaining direct accountability for outcomes quality and value realization.
Key Responsibilities
IT M&A Integration Leadership
Lead end-to-end IT integration across mergers acquisitions carve-outs and separations from IT due diligence and Day 1 readiness through post-close integration TSA exit and value realization
Serve as the primary IT integration lead on complex high-stakes transactions balancing speed risk and disciplined execution under compressed timelines
Lead IT due diligence in coordination with functional workstreams translating findings into actionable integration scope cost risk and timing implications
Lead IT carve-outs and separations across applications infrastructure data security and access management
Own IT TSA strategy execution and exit planning
Provide CIO/CTO-level advisory support while remaining actively engaged in execution details and delivery decisions
Digital Transformation Advisory & Implementation
When deployed on digital (non-M&A) engagements lead client work across the following areas:
Advise clients on IT strategy operating model design and digital roadmaps that leverage emerging technologies including AI automation telehealth and advanced analytics
Drive the strategy and implementation of IT Advisory engagements across EHR and ERP modernization for healthcare provider clients
Conduct in-depth analysis of provider operations including clinical and administrative workflows to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for technology-enabled improvement
Develop compelling business cases that quantify transformation benefits: cost reduction revenue enhancement and improved clinical outcomes
Design and execute change management plans to ensure successful adoption of new technologies and workflows by clinical and non-clinical staff
Navigate complex organizational structures and foster cross-functional collaboration to align technology initiatives with strategic business goals
Methodology Governance & Quality Ownership
Establish refine and own Hurons IT M&A integration methodology playbooks templates and delivery standards
Design and enforce integration governance models decision frameworks and escalation paths
Apply equivalent delivery rigor to digital transformation engagements structured frameworks stakeholder governance and risk management
Manage project teams providing guidance mentorship and quality assurance to deliver high-quality work products on time and within budget
Identify delivery risks interdependencies and gaps early; drive corrective actions across both M&A and digital engagements
Program & Workstream Leadership
Oversee integrated IT programs spanning multiple workstreams including:
Infrastructure & networks
Cybersecurity & identity management
EHR / EMR platforms (Epic Cerner and third-party clinical applications)
ERP and enterprise platforms (Workday Oracle SAP Infor)
Data analytics AI and automation technologies
Cloud strategy migration and optimization
Digital health and patient-facing technology enablement
Finance and accounting systems including FP&A revenue reconciliation and close automation
People Leadership & Capability Building
Lead mentor and develop high-performing delivery teams across M&A and digital engagements
Coach senior consultants and managers into strong independent leaders capable of operating across integration and transformation contexts
Define role archetypes skill requirements staffing models and delivery structures to enable scale across both M&A and digital work
Build succession depth and leadership capacity across the IT integration and digital capabilities
Contribute to a supportive inclusive team environment where diverse perspectives are valued
Commercial & Client Leadership
Build lasting relationships and cultivate trust with client CIOs CTOs VPs of IT and C-level executives serving as a peer and trusted advisor
Influence executive decision-making and confidently challenge clients when needed to protect outcomes and advance long-term value
Cultivate and expand client relationships identifying new business development opportunities within existing accounts and potential clients
Lead the development of proposals presentations and thought leadership related to M&A integration healthcare transformation and digital innovation
Leverage internal and external networks to contribute to new business delivering sales and industry presentations participate in negotiations and closing contracts
Own delivery economics: scoping accuracy margin performance and utilization management across engagements
Growth & Market Development
Contribute to the long-term strategy for scaling Hurons IT M&A and Digital offerings
Drive reuse of delivery assets templates and playbooks across transactions and transformation engagements
Partner across Huron practices connecting M&A integration with operational digital and AI-enabled transformation efforts
Contribute to the growth of the practice by building market presence expanding service offerings and mentoring junior consultants
Support build-vs-buy decisions for expanding IT integration depth tooling and delivery capacity
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree required; advanced degree (e.g. MBA) or equivalent experience valued
12 years of consulting experience in digital transformation and/or IT integration with significant experience at a Big 4 or top-tier management consulting firm
Direct M&A experience leading IT integration efforts related to mergers acquisitions or carve-outs with accountability for delivery outcomes
Proven track record leading digital transformation projects involving technology implementation (e.g. EHR ERP AI telehealth) and data analytics managing scope budgets timelines and client relationships
Deep understanding of healthcare provider operations: acute care ambulatory settings patient access and clinical workflows
Proven ability to lead large multi-workstream IT programs under compressed timelines
Strong critical thinking skills for data analysis with the ability to make actionable recommendations
Exceptional communication presentation and executive-level client management skills
Willingness to travel as needed (typically MondayThursday)
Authorization to work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with specific digital health platforms (e.g. Epic Cerner Salesforce Health Cloud) and/or ERP platforms (Workday Oracle SAP Infor)
Knowledge of healthcare finance and accounting systems including FP&A revenue reconciliation and close automation
Prior experience building or scaling an IT integration capability or center of excellence
Familiarity with emerging healthcare payment models (e.g. value-based care) and associated digital requirements
Experience in a matrixed organization or cross-functional team environment
Experience managing vendors delivery partners and sourcing decisions while retaining methodology and quality control
Certification in relevant areas (e.g. PMP Lean Six Sigma CPHIMS)
Why Huron
This is a highly visible dual-mandate leadership role at the intersection of two of Hurons highest-priority growth areas: M&A Integration and Healthcare Digital Transformation. You will play a central role in ensuring consistent high-quality IT integration delivery across transactions while contributing to Huron Digitals broader client portfolio.
The estimated base salary range for this job is $190000 - $250000. The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors including but not limited to specific skills or certifications years of experience market changes and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Hurons annual incentive compensation program which reflects Hurons pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity. The job is also eligible to participate in Hurons benefit plans which include medical dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future.
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