Healthcare Payer Client Relationship Manager
Cognizant · Des Moines, IA · 2 wk ago
On-siteBusiness Development$30/hrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the primary relationship owner for assigned Healthcare Payer accounts, building deep, trusted partnerships with client stakeholders
- Develop a strong understanding of the client’s business environment, priorities, and challenges, and translate them into actionable opportunities
- Co-create solutions with service lines and delivery teams to address client needs and drive measurable business outcomes
- Own and drive pipeline development, including renewals, extensions, and net-new opportunities, ensuring sustained and profitable account growth
- Serve as the day-to-day executive point of contact for the client, ensuring high satisfaction and operational excellence
- Track and interpret healthcare industry trends, regulatory changes, and market dynamics to proactively advise clients
- Maintain accountability for account financials, including revenue, margin, and long-term growth plans
- Partner with internal leadership to ensure seamless delivery governance, risk management, and escalation handling
Mandatory Qualifications & Experience
- 12+ years of experience in a client-facing role within an IT Services or IT Consulting organization
- Demonstrated experience leading technology transformation initiatives in the IT services ecosystem
- Proven ownership of client P&L with account sizes of $30M+
- Strong ability to build and sustain CXO and VP-level client relationships
- Experience operating in complex, matrixed environments with global delivery models
Preferred Qualifications
- Open to any Industry Domain, Healthcare understanding is a plus but not mandatory
- Demonstrated success in new business development, including large, complex deal pursuits
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking capabilities
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences across diverse corporate environments
Leadership & Behavioral Attributes
- Executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Consultative mindset with a focus on value creation and long-term partnerships
- High ownership, accountability, and attention to detail
- Strong collaboration and cross-functional leadership skills
- Results-oriented with a growth and client-first mindset