Chief Business Operations & Strategy Leader

Vanderbilt Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health, based in Nashville, is conducting a national search for a Chief Business Officer in the Office of the COO - Business Operations. The CBO will translate strategy into operational execution across finance, workforce planning, procurement, governance, and performance improvement.

Reporting to department heads and collaborating with leaders across eight departments, the role emphasizes financial stewardship, data-driven decision making, and a culture of collaboration and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and seven years of strategic management experience including budgets, financial reports and cross‑department collaboration.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, administrative leadership experience, strong interpersonal skills, and high‑level problem‑solving abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Lead leadership, strategy and governance for multiple departments.
• Oversee operating and capital budgets; provide financial analysis and reporting.
• Manage workforce planning, personnel governance, and HR collaboration.
• Drive operational excellence, data governance and process improvements.
• Oversee procurement, contracts and vendor management with compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Vanderbilt Health, based in Nashville, is conducting a national search for a Chief Business Officer in the Office of the COO - Business Operations. The CBO will translate strategy into operational execution across finance, workforce planning, procurement, governance, and performance improvement.

Reporting to department heads and collaborating with leaders across eight departments, the role emphasizes financial stewardship, data-driven decision making, and a culture of collaboration and