Health Consulting Lead

Do you want to engineer modern organisations to improve everyday life? We invite you to come on board at this exciting time to shape and lead major engagements in Public Sector and Health organisations.

Position Summary:
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build and run stronger businesses.

Cognizant combines a passion for client satisfaction, technology innovation, deep industry and business process expertise, and a global, collaborative workforce that embodies the future of work. Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 2000 and is ranked among the top performing and fastest growing technology companies in the world. In Asia Pacific (APJ), Cognizant has strong presence in key growth markets including Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, India, Thailand, Malaysia, Japan, China, Hong Kong, UAE, Saudi.

We are currently hiring for a Health Consulting Lead at the Director level to drive growth and practice development in the Health and Aged Care sector within Australia. Working closely with the Australian Health Markets Lead, this role focuses on enhancing client satisfaction, fostering business growth, and advancing Cognizant's capabilities in the health and aged care sectors. By leveraging deep industry expertise and strong leadership skills, the Health Consulting Lead will contribute to the transformation and improvement of health and aged care services within Australia.

As a part of the Public Sector and Health team, you will work with purpose driven team members to help create a more equitable and inclusive society.

Key Responsibilities:

- Client Engagement and Relationship Management:

- Lead and manage Health and Aged care client engagements, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in health and aged care organisations.
- Business Development:

- Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the health and aged care markets.
- Lead business development activities, including proposal writing and client presentations for consulting opportunities within the health and aged care sectors.
- Drive consulting-led mindset to business development opportunities for health clients providing consulting views into broader multi-service line opportunities.
- Project Leadership, Delivery and Operations:

- Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of consulting projects within the health and aged care sector.
- Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Utilise a range of consulting techniques, including hypothesis-based problem solving, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and human-centered design.
- Strategic Advisory and Innovation:

- Provide strategic advice to health and aged care clients on digital / technology-enabled transformation.
- Identify and create new value opportunities for clients through technology-enabled solutions.
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement in client engagements.
- Practice Development in Health and Aged Care:

- Develop and implement strategies to enhance Cognizant's capabilities in the health and aged care sectors.
- Stay updated with the latest trends, policies, and regulations in health and aged care in Australia.
- Foster partnerships with key industry bodies and stakeholders to drive practice growth.
- Lead initiatives to improve service delivery and client outcomes in health and aged care sector.
- Team Leadership and Development:

- Lead and mentor a team of consultants, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Support the professional development of team members through coaching and training.
- Stakeholder Management:

- Engage with a variety of stakeholders, including business and technology leaders in the health and aged care sectors.
- Present findings and recommendations to senior executives and other key stakeholders.
- Compliance and Risk Management:

- Ensure all consulting activities comply with relevant regulations and standards.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with consulting projects.

Key Skills & Experience:

- Extensive, hands-on management consulting experience in the Australian health and aged care sector.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for digital transformation.
- Ability to proactively identify, prioritize, qualify, and convert opportunities.
- Experience engaging or working with senior leaders, including at an executive level.
- In-depth knowledge and practical experience in health and aged care, including familiarity with Australian regulations and industry standards.
- Strong understanding of the technology ecosystems and key technology players within the health and aged care sector
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams, with a strong track record of successful project delivery.
- Possesses deep expertise in the he