**Hours of Work :** 8:00am - 5:00pm **Days Of Week :** Monday - Friday **Work Shift :** 8X5 Day (United States of America) **Job Description :** The Vice President of Operations for Methodist Health System (MHS) reports to the President & Chief Operating Officer and will be responsible for overseeing several Corporate functions (System Laboratory, System Facilities Management, additional functions as role matures) and managing projects/contracts at a System level. Participates on System joint venture Boards as necessary. **Primary Functions** + Manages the system laboratory function. Develops a plan for centralized management of laboratory functions. Assesses new strategies for laboratory revenue generation as well as efficiencies in current processes. + Manages the system Facilities Management function and is the system liaison to JLL (our outsourced partner). + Participates on System-level committees as assigned by the President/COO. + Leads the negotiations of system-level contracts as assigned by the President/COO. + Develops business plans and pro formas as necessary for applicable projects. + Participates in other System-wide growth initiatives, including mergers/acquisitions. + Maintains professional growth and development. + Attends and serves on professional and civic organizations as the hospital’s representative and with the purpose of advancing the profile Methodist Health System in the Metroplex. + Communicates openly and effectively internally and externally with a wide variety of individuals to ensure that their needs are being met and the reputation of the system is enhanced. + Communicates and reinforces a vision for the System that is consistent with MHS’ mission and emphasizes distinguished quality, customer service safety, operational excellence, innovation and financial performance. **PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS** Possesses the following: + At least 5 years of operational experience in healthcare. + Masters degree in Business or Healthcare Administration required. + Demonstrated success in achieving objectives within a multi-organizational healthcare system. + Demonstrated experience providing effective leadership in a competitive market. + A demonstrated track record as an effective leader in hospitals or healthcare systems with a demonstrated ability to improve the organization’s overall performance. + Demonstrated success in aligning various stakeholders’ needs and expectations and leading through a style of negotiation that results in “win-win solutions”. + Demonstrated ability to enhance internal and external relationships, service, quality, operational, and financial performance and to contribute to enhancement of the overall culture of an organization. + Demonstrated experience in thinking “out of the box” and improving performance and creating opportunities. + Demonstrated synergistic leadership with physician staff. + Demonstrated ability to deliver financial and operational plans. + Demonstrated ability to align varied stakeholders’ interests into synergistic performance. + Demonstrated ability to lead through inspiration and influence. + Current or previous knowledge of the North Texas Healthcare Market is a plus. + A track record of achievement, with a solid understanding of the complex issues facing a complex healthcare system. + Ability to balance the needs of the hospital with the needs of the System. + Experience creating and maintaining an atmosphere of trust and support among employees at all levels of the organization. + Proven record of building consensus, trust, open communication, promotion of diverse perspectives, mutual support and empowerment. Experienced in blending the skills and talents of collaborating enterprises to form a unified vision and plan of action that is properly balanced to take full advantage of each component of the System. + Intelligent, intuitive, thoughtful and analytical with an open style and a readiness to accept new ideas. + Assertive and affiliative with a strong healthy sense of character and ego and the maturity that allows him/her to build and maintain effective relationships. + Must have and demonstrate a high degree of personal integrity and ethical standards that are clearly demonstrated in communication and actions. Sets and demonstrates high value standards for self and the organization. + A natural sensitivity, caring, and service orientation. + Demonstrate initiative, a strong desire to succeed, and must exert the extraordinary effort and energy required for successful performance. + Enjoy working at a fast pace in an intellectually challenging environment. Must be an effective consensus builder and be able to convert conflicting views into a common agenda for change or action. + Strong executive presence; outstanding verbal and written communications skills. Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by _Modern Healthcare_ , Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned: + Magnet® designations for Methodist Dallas, Methodist Charlton, Methodist Mansfield, and Methodist Richardson Medical Centers + 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by _Becker’s Hospital Review_ , 2023 + Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023 + Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023 Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by _Modern Healthcare_ , Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned: + Magnet® designations for Methodist Dallas, Methodist Charlton, Methodist Mansfield, and Methodist Richardson Medical Centers + 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by _Becker’s Hospital Review_ , 2023 + Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023 + Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023 Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Methodist Health System (MHS) to select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of MHS to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, marital status, genetic information or ancestry. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, an employee’s compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, training, development, transfer all other privileges of employment. MHS is committed to maintain a working environment free of intimidation, workplace discrimination and harassment. Retaliation or attempted retaliatory behavior that occurs as a result of an employee’s exercise of their rights under this policy or any other statutorily protected right is strictly prohibited and will be grounds for disciplinary action.