Director, Performance Excellence
Charlotte, VT - USA
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$75.40 - $120.65Primary Purpose:
The Enterprise Consulting Group (ECG)isthe organizationsinternal consulting arm serving as a strategic accelerator and trusted advisor to senior leaders across the enterprise. ECGenables the organization byrapidly deployinghigh-impact teams that drive execution of strategictransformativeandoperational prioritiesdelivering measurable financial outcomes scalable solutions and sustainable value aligned withour enterprise mission and as a force multiplier ECG enablesoptimization and transformation of the organizations key priorities byleveraginga variety ofadaptiveanddata-driven methodologies including strategic facilitation & assessments performance improvement methodologies and program and project management Excellences services within Enterprise Consulting Group (ECG) include identification of performance and operational opportunities staffing and implementingperformance-basedprojects associated continuous improvement training and coaching and consultation with senior leaders as to strategic alignment / prioritization of improvement efforts. The Director supports defining Performance Excellence strategy andmethodologywith the Performance Excellence Vice President and ECG Leadership. Promotes and supports performance excellence through continuous process improvement and problem-solving position will also lead a performance excellence team based within aDivisionor multiple areas to drive improvement.This role partners with executive leadership division leaders and frontline teams to lead large-scale performance excellence projects embed a culture of continuous improvement and translate strategy into measurable roleprovides thought leadership governance and accountability mechanisms to ensure improvement practices are standardized scalable and delivering value across all areas of the enterprise.
Performance Excellence/Continuous Improvement Management:
Provides management of large scale high priority process improvement initiatives including but not limitedto:assessment of existing processes that are not meeting desired metrics or outcomes identification of improvement opportunities implementation of demonstratable/measurable targeted improvements design and implementation of continuous improvement systems sustainment planning and strategic objectives deployment with data informed analyses and decisions throughout.
Provides leadership and identifies strategic and operational project opportunities across the system to create superior value service excellence and a high-performing culture in an integrated approach.
Plays a key role in the development and maintenance of methodology and approaches. Supports continuous improvement wide.
Manages maintains and leverages relationships with site area and functional leaders as assigned byECGleaders to further partnership in identification of opportunities prioritization execution and escalation.
Leads the development of the service offering by continuously challenging teams and leaders to improve how value is delivered through healthcare operations by balancing cost quality and service.
Leverages continuous improvement systems to partner with leaders to identify priorities that could then feed into theECGpipeline of opportunities to be prioritized for staffing.
Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organizations Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that personal actions and the actions of employees supervised comply with the policies regulations and laws applicable to the organizations business.
Cross-Collaboration:
Collaborate with other leaders within theEnterprise Consulting Groupto ensure alignment and coordination of projects and initiatives.
Foster a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing among team members promoting cross-functional learning and best practices.
Identify opportunities for synergy and efficiency across projects and workstreams.
Contribute to the development and implementation ofECGs strategic vision and objectives.
Stakeholder Management:
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including executive leadership operational leaders and project sponsors.
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their strategic priorities and align project objectives with organizational goals.
Communicate project updates risks and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
Proactively manage stakeholder expectations and resolve conflicts to ensure project success.
Change Management:
Create and execute change management plans to ensure successful adoption of solutions and redesigned work.
Provide partnership and support to site leaders and staff during the implementation process.
Accountable Leader Expectations:
Proactivelycommunicates progress to the leadership teams (ECG System leaders and key stakeholders) regarding the implementation and value delivered of all projects and strategies.
Leads and supports project teams toensuresall targets are met and completed on schedule and within budget.
Facilitates escalation of risk challenges and barriers to progress.
Program and Project Management:
Leads multiple cross-functional performance improvement initiatives by designing managing and executing complex programs and projects that align with organizational priorities.
Leverage and implement project management frameworks tools and metrics to ensure accountability timely execution and sustainable performance outcomes.
Monitors performance metrics and operational outcomes identifies gaps and implements corrective actions to ensure sustainable improvement
SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead and inspire a high-performing team responsible for performance excellence performance improvement and designing and implementing key operational and performance driven initiatives.
Foster a culture of collaboration innovation and continuous improvement within the team.
Provide guidance mentorship and professional development opportunities to team members promoting their growth and success.
Lead direct reports to leverage the ECG established methodologies data driven projects and change management strategies.
Establish performance goals conduct regular performance evaluations and recognize and reward outstanding achievements.
Performs human resources responsibilities for staff which include interviewing and selection of new employees promotions staff development performance evaluations compensation changes resolution of employee concerns corrective actions terminations and overall employee morale. Manage workload balancing for direct reports.
Education and Experience Required:
Bachelors degree in healthcare administration Business Administration or a related field. Masters Degree preferred in Healthcare admin Business admin or related field.
A typical minimum of 8 years of experience in performance excellence performance improvement or a related field within a large multi-state healthcare integrated delivery system or consulting background.
5years experiencein facilitating business transformation and large-scale Performance Improvement Initiatives. Proven track record of achieving breakthrough results through implementation of large-scale projects and value-added change.
Proven track record in deploying performance improvement methodologies including Lean Six Sigma TPS and the Shingo Model and driving sustainable improvements.
Strong understanding of operational excellence principles and tools.
Excellent leadership and team management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others to achieve organizational objectives.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven mindset.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
- This position requires travel therefore will be exposed to weather and road conditions.
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
- Exposed to a normal office environment.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our CommitmenttoYou:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs competitive compensation generous retirement offerings programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications skills relevant experience and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift on call and more based on a teammates job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit integrated health system in the United States created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation health outcomes consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte North Carolina Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology neurosciences oncology pediatrics and rehabilitation as well as organ transplants burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1000 care locations and offers one of the nations largest graduate medical education programs with over 2000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
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