Job Summary: The Director for the Office of Strategy Management is a key leadership role for CaroMont Health. The Office of Strategy Management leads high-priority, transformative projects from concept to implementation. This position works collaboratively with leadership to support the coordination, planning, and execution of system-level strategic initiatives and projects. The role has key responsibilities involved in all phases of strategy development and execution. The ideal candidate will be highly collaborative, with the ability to think strategically, problem solve and drive results.
Job duties and responsibilities
Strategy Development and Execution
This position facilitates processes to design and document strategic goals, outcomes and related projects. Supports the translation of system-wide strategic priorities and goals into implementable tactical plans and projects. Provides leadership for system strategic initiatives, including oversight for the development and deployment of project plans aligned with strategic objectives.
Project and Portfolio Management
Develops and manages project deliverables to support the analysis, planning, implementation, and monitoring for key initiatives across a broad range of topics, including operational, process improvement, performance management, and business development. Applies consistent project management, improvement, and change management methodologies to initiatives. Oversees creation and maintenance of project management documents. Manages and facilitates the effective partnership and engagement with senior-level sponsors, cross-functional stakeholders, and team members.
Project Leadership
Works collaboratively towards solutions that accomplish organizational goals. Leads project teams on complex strategic engagements, delivering high-quality service. Ensures planning and project management resources are available to support assigned projects. Functions effectively in an environment with multiple and changing priorities; successfully managing several high priority projects simultaneously.
Performance Improvement
Serves as a role model by demonstrating commitment to innovation and continuous improvement in organizational performance. Takes a methodical approach to problem solving, translating analysis into narratives, capturing current and future state and quantifying results. This individual effectively leads change, taking a long-term view and building a shared vision with others.
Analytics and Presentation Development
The Director will synthesize data and analyze trends to develop insights to drive strategy. The individual visualizes data and develops presentations to provide strategic insights. Creates project deliverables and summarizes strategic initiative results.
Department Leadership
The individual in this role provides direction and oversight to a team of performance improvement/project management professionals and strategy associate(s). The Director creates a workplace environment that fosters the development of individuals as well as facilitates teamwork and engagement to achieve results and exceed customer’s expectations. Holds self accountable to high-quality services and timely results. Helps set internal team priorities.
Qualifications: Master’s degree in health/business administration, or closely related field required. Requires seven (7) years of relevant work experience (e.g., strategy, consulting, health care administration). Experience leading and managing others. Experience with lean management principles highly desired. This individual must have excellent critical thinking, problem solving, and the ability to function with limited guidance, supporting projects both individually and in teams. The ideal candidate will have proven decision-making, project leadership and consultation skills, with the ability to see the big picture and manage small details. Exceptional candidates will have strengths in synthesizing data, analyzing trends, and developing insights to drive strategy, capable of translating analysis into narratives through data visualization and presentation development. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, highly collaborative; with the proven ability to lead, guide and influence peers in a fast-paced and complex business environment. Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills required.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability