Forward Deployed Automation Strategy Manager
US$115,000 – US$135,000 / yr base salary
Posted 3 Aug 2026
Advertised as “Manager, Forward Deployed Automation Strategy”
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- Expected experience
- 8+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Remote
| Base salary | US$115,000 – US$135,000 / yr |
|---|
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsMaster of Business Administration
Opportunity Overview:
We are looking for a Manager, Forward Deployed Automation Strategy to play a key role in delivering value for our Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) customers. Reporting into our Senior Manager, PaaS Value Delivery, you will be part of a small, fast-paced team working directly with clients to strategically design, execute, and maintain a robust prior authorization decisioning automation program. Ultimately, the work you do will have a direct impact on the growth of the company and our ability to assist more patients at a time in their healthcare journey when they need help most.
This is a remote-first role that may require travel to Boston, MA for new hire onboarding and occasional in-person team meetings and company events.
What you’ll do:
- Consult Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) clients on designing an optimal decision automation program and develop strategic roadmaps
- Manage and mentor a team of direct reports, enabling execution, prioritization, and professional development
- Enhance the scale and efficacy of the Forward Deployed Automation Strategy team through process optimization, streamlined analytics framework, and AI tooling.
- Partner with Product, Development, Design, and Engineering teams in scoping new and enhanced product features to meet client automation needs
- Translate complex client requirements into a detailed technical blueprints for development teams to leverage when implementing new clients
- Analyze authorization and claims data, leverage data visualization softwares to build and maintain analytical reports that inform internal and external stakeholders on platform performance
- Ensure client’s KPIs are met and ensure end-to-end automation success for the portfolio of clients through each stage of customer lifecycle
What you’ll need:
- 8+ years in a data-centric, client-facing role
- Passionate about improving U.S. healthcare and patient outcomes; understanding of healthcare systems, terminology, and regulations strongly preferred
- Comfortable navigating ethical considerations in healthcare data management
- SQL proficiency for complex healthcare datasets; skilled with Tableau/Power BI, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong leadership, client management, and communication skills; able to juggle multiple priorities independently in ambiguous, fast-paced settings
- Skilled at cross-functional collaboration and translating problems into product/KPI improvements
- Management Consulting or HealthTech experience preferred
- Bachelor's degree required; MBA/MPH or equivalent preferred