Delivery Lead

At Zelis, we Get Stuff Done. So, let’s get to it! 

A Little About Us 

Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience across payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. We serve more than 750 payers, including the top five national health plans, regional health plans, TPAs and millions of healthcare providers and consumers across our platform of solutions. Zelis sees across the system to identify, optimize, and solve problems holistically with technology built by healthcare experts – driving real, measurable results for clients.

At Zelis, AI is woven into the fabric of how we work. Every associate is expected - and empowered - to partner with AI to challenge the status quo, accelerate innovation, and amplify their impact. This is a place for builders with a growth mindset who act with agility, embrace change, and use modern technology to shape smarter solutions, exceptional experiences, and the future of our industry for our clients, customers, and our culture.

A Little About You 

You bring a unique blend of personality and professional expertise to your work, inspiring others with your passion and dedication. Your career is a testament to your diverse experiences, community involvement, and the valuable lessons you've learned along the way. You are more than just your resume; you are a reflection of your achievements, the knowledge you've gained, and the personal interests that shape who you are.

Position Overview

What You'll Do:

• Own delivery status across all active initiatives within the assigned product area, tracking progress, risks, and dependencies

• Maintain a clear, accurate view of what is in flight, what is at risk, and what needs leadership attention

• Prepare and facilitate delivery status reviews with senior stakeholders including product and technology leaders

• Ensure commitments are realistic when made and visible when at risk

• Establish and maintain a delivery reporting cadence that gives leaders the insight they need without requiring manual effort to produce it

• Partner with product managers to prioritize the initiative portfolio and align delivery sequencing to business value

• Work closely with technology leads to understand capacity, dependencies, and technical risk before they affect delivery

• Serve as the connective tissue between product intent and engineering execution

• Engage regularly with cross-functional stakeholders to align expectations and communicate delivery progress clearly

• Escalate risks with context and recommended paths forward, not just status updates

• Partner with product management to apply PDLC standards at the intake gate, reducing late-stage discovery and churn

• Identify patterns in intake quality and work with product and engineering to resolve them upstream

• Monitor initiative readiness and coordinate preparation for delivery planning cycles

• Flag intake gaps before they create delivery disruptions

• Identify process gaps and operational inefficiencies across the product area's delivery model and execute improvements

• Build and maintain delivery dashboards and reporting artifacts in Jira and other tools

• Define consistent standards for how work is tracked, reported, and escalated across multiple engineering teams

• Champion data quality in Jira as a prerequisite for trustworthy reporting

• Identify and implement AI tools that reduce manual overhead in delivery tracking, reporting, and stakeholder communication

What You'll Bring to Zelis:

• 8 or more years in program management, delivery operations, portfolio management, or a related field; Master's degree may substitute for up to 2 years of experience

• Demonstrated experience managing delivery across a portfolio of concurrent initiatives, with direct accountability for tracking, reporting, and risk management

• Proficiency using AI tools in day-to-day work, including the ability to develop effective prompts and evaluate AI outputs critically

• Hands-on experience with the Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence, Jira Product Discovery) and a working understanding of SDLC frameworks including Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe

• Strong stakeholder management skills, including the ability to reach agreement on priorities in ambiguous situations and communicate delivery status clearly to senior leaders

Please note at this time we are unable to proceed with candidates who require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Location and Workplace Flexibility

Zelis is headquartered in the U.S., with multiple locations across the country and in Hyderabad, India. Check out our locations to learn more about our offices. All employee work locations are based on the needs of the position and are determined by the Leadership team. In-office work and activities vary based on work and team objectives in accordance with Company policies.

While location expectations vary by role, candidates within approximately 50 miles of a U.S. office are generally preferred to support collaboration when needed. Our hybrid approach is flexible, and in-office presence is guided by team and business needs rather than a fixed weekly schedule.

Base Salary Range

At Zelis we are committed to providing fair and equitable compensation packages. The base salary range allows us to make an offer that considers multiple individualized factors, including experience, education, qualifications, as well as job-related and industry-related knowledge and skills, etc. Base pay is just one part of our Total Rewards package, which may also include discretionary bonus plans, commissions, or other incentives depending on the role.

Zelis’ full-time associates are eligible for a highly competitive benefits package as well, which demonstrates our commitment to our employees’ health, well-being, and financial protection. The US-based benefits include a 401k plan with employer match, flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leaves, life and disability insurance, and health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

Equal Employment Opportunity  
Zelis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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. 
 
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications for the role. We believe in the value of diverse perspectives and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all. 

Accessibility Support 
We are dedicated to ensuring our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation with any part of the application and/or interview process, please email TalentAcquisition@zelis.com. 

Disclaimer 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, duties, and skills from time to time.