Consultant, Release Management

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

Your role at Vantive:

The Deployment Lead will play a pivotal role in planning, managing, and executing large-scale technology deployments as part of the Kidney business’ separation from Baxter. This role is both strategic and hands-on, requiring an individual who can navigate complex deployment challenges while aligning cross-functional teams to ensure successful go-live outcomes. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the organization’s strategic transformation, enabling a successful separation from Baxter while building expertise in deployment leadership and large-scale change management.

The Deployment Lead will work across multiple workstreams—spanning Commercial, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and Technology—to design and implement comprehensive deployment wave plans. Success in this role will depend on exceptional communication skills, strong leadership presence, and the ability to inspire confidence while fostering collaboration and empathy.

What you will be doing

   •      Deployment Planning & Execution:

        • Define and develop deployment wave strategies, ensuring alignment across workstreams and program goals.

        • Lead the creation of detailed (t-minus) cutover plans, coordinating mock cutovers and refining plans to address gaps and risks.

        • Execute go-live deployment waves, ensuring smooth transitions with minimal disruption to business operations.

• Partner with a solutions integration lead to ensure continuity across waves.

   •      Stakeholder Engagement:

        • Collaborate with senior leaders and workstream teams to align deployment strategies with organizational objectives.

        • Provide clear and concise updates to leadership, project teams, and external partners on deployment progress and readiness.

   •      Risk Management & Problem Solving:

        • Identify and mitigate risks across deployment waves, proactively addressing potential obstacles to ensure success.

        • Resolve escalations quickly and effectively, demonstrating sound judgment and a solutions-oriented mindset.

   •      Leadership & Collaboration:

        • Lead cross-functional teams during high-pressure deployment activities, ensuring alignment and focus on shared goals.

        • Foster a collaborative environment that values open communication, mutual respect, and team success.

   •      Change Management:

        • Support organizational change initiatives by collaborating with program leaders to integrate change management plans into deployment activities.

        • Ensure stakeholders are prepared for system and process changes, minimizing resistance and maximizing adoption.

What’s Expected of You in this Role/at this level:

   •      Strong Communicator:

        • Ability to lead meetings, facilitate workshops, and command deployment calls with clarity and confidence.

        • Deliver consistent and transparent updates tailored to diverse audiences, including C-Suite executives and program teams.

   •      Detail-Oriented Leader:

        • Manage complex deployment schedules with precision, ensuring all aspects of the cutover process are planned and executed.

   •      Collaborative Problem-Solver:

        • Work effectively in a matrixed environment, building strong relationships and securing consensus across multiple stakeholders.

        • Navigate ambiguity with creativity and a structured approach to problem resolution.

   •      Empathetic and Confident:

        • Demonstrate emotional intelligence and empathy while leading diverse teams through complex and high-stakes deployment activities.

What you'll bring

   •      8+ years of experience in technology deployment, large-scale go-lives, or similar program/project management roles.

   •      Proven ability to lead large, cross-functional teams through deployment activities in complex environments.

   •      Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with experience presenting to senior leaders and managing stakeholder expectations.

   •      Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain focus under pressure.

   •      Familiarity with ERP platforms like Oracle JDE is a plus.

   •      Experience in regulated industries (pharmaceuticals, healthcare, etc.) is highly desirable.

   •      Knowledge of project management methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall. 

   •      Experience leading mock cutovers and iterative testing phases for large technology deployments.

   •      Strong understanding of technology change control processes and post-go-live support strategies

Reasonable Accommodation

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