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Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital invites a Director of Strategic Implementation to translate organizational strategy into actionable plans with milestones and measurable outcomes. You will drive governance and executive reporting while aligning enterprise initiatives with clinical and administrative goals.

Reporting to the Sr Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer, you will lead cross-functional execution, coordinate strategic programs, and foster accountability and collaborative problem-solving

Qualifications

• Strategic planning and execution expertise.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and executive presentation skills.
• Ability to influence without direct authority.
• Business case development and analytical capabilities.
• Project, program, and portfolio management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise strategic planning and governance processes.
• Translate priorities into implementation roadmaps with milestones and owners.
• Monitor progress, address risks, and drive corrective action.
• Develop executive reports on initiative status, risks and outcomes.
• Collaborate with leaders to align priorities, resources and goals.

Skills

Strategic planning

Facilitation

Executive communication

Influence without authority

Business cases

PMO/portfolio management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Finance, or related field

Master's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Finance, or related field

Job description

The Director of Strategic Implementation serves as a key leader within the Strategy Office, responsible for translating organizational strategy into actionable plans, measurable outcomes, and sustainable results. Reporting to the Sr Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer, this role ensures enterprise-wide execution of the strategic plan, facilitates the annual strategic planning process, and coordinates enterprise strategic initiatives and strategic opportunities.

Position Duties

• Strategic Planning Leadership
  Facilitates and participates in the annual enterprise strategic planning process, including environmental assessments, stakeholder engagement, prioritization, plan development, and executive review.
  Coordinates annual and quarterly strategic plan reviews to evaluate performance, assess changing market conditions, and refine strategic priorities.
  Translates strategic priorities into implementation roadmaps with defined milestones, timelines, owners, and success metrics.
  Maintains enterprise strategic planning tools, dashboards, scorecards, and reporting frameworks.
  Partners with executive leadership to ensure alignment between strategic priorities, resource allocation, and organizational goals.
• Strategic Initiative Execution and Governance
  Serves as the central coordinator for execution of enterprise strategic initiatives.
  Establishes governance structures, implementation methodologies, and accountability mechanisms to ensure successful delivery of strategic priorities.
  Monitors initiative progress, identify risks and barriers, facilitate issue resolution, and drive corrective action when necessary.
  Leads recurring strategy review meetings and executive governance forums.
  Develops executive reports and presentations regarding initiative status, performance, risks, dependencies, and outcomes.
  Partners with operational, clinical, project management office and administrative leaders to ensure effective implementation and achievement of strategic objectives. Assists with operational improvement initiatives as necessary.
• Strategic Opportunity & Deal Team Leadership
  Coordinates the organization's Strategic Opportunity Review Process for emerging growth, partnership, and business development opportunities.
  Facilitates evaluation of opportunities including acquisitions, joint ventures, clinical affiliations, provider partnerships, management agreements, service line expansions, real estate opportunities, and academic collaborations.
  Leads cross-functional due diligence efforts involving Strategy, Finance, Legal, Operations, Clinical Leadership, Human Resources, Information Technology, Revenue Cycle, and other stakeholders.
  Develops business cases, financial analyses, investment recommendations, risk assessments, and executive decision-support materials.
  Coordinates executive and board approval processes as appropriate.
  Ensures successful transition of approved opportunities into implementation and operational ownership.
  Monitors post-implementation performance to ensure strategic, operational, financial, and clinical objectives are achieved.
• Executive Support and Organizational Alignment
  Serves as a trusted advisor to the Chief Strategy Officer, Vice President of Strategy, and executive leadership team on strategic execution matters.
  Facilitates alignment among departments and stakeholders around enterprise priorities.
  Supports executive retreats, strategic planning sessions, board meetings, and leadership forums.
  Develops executive communications and presentations regarding strategic priorities and organizational performance.
  Fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, transparency, and strategic thinking.
• Continuous Improvement and Strategic Excellence
  Identifies opportunities to improve strategic planning, governance, and implementation processes.
  Introduces best practices in strategy execution, portfolio management, organizational performance, and change management.
  Evaluates industry trends, competitive developments, and emerging opportunities to inform organizational decision-making.
  Supports development of organizational capabilities related to strategic execution and performance management.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
  

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

Position Qualifications

Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed.

Education

1. 1. Bachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Finance, or related field Required Yes No
2. 2. Master's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Finance, or related field Preferred Yes No

Experience

1. 1. 5-10 years of progressive experience in healthcare operations. With additional experience in strategy, business development, or transformation.Required Yes No
2. 2. Demonstrated experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives and strategic planning efforts.Required Yes No

Special Skills

1. 1. Strategic planning and execution expertise.Required Yes No
2. 2. Strong facilitation, communication, and executive presentation skills.Required Yes No
3. 3. Ability to influence without direct authority.Required Yes No
4. 4. Business case development and analytical capabilities.Required Yes No
5. 5. Project, program, and portfolio management experience.Required Yes No

Additional Requirements

1. 1. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and/or Lean Six Sigma certification.Preferred Yes No

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

1. 1. Physical Requirement - Climbing - Occasionally
2. 2. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Occasionally
3. 3. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Frequently
4. 4. Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly
5. 5. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Occasionally
6. 6. Physical Requirement - Reaching - Occasionally
7. 7. Physical Requirement - Sitting - Frequently
8. 8. Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently
9. 9. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Frequently
10. 10. Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly
11. 11. Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Occasionally
12. 12. Physical Requirement - Walking - Frequently
13. 13. Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly
14. 14. Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Constantly
15. 15. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Occasionally
16. 16. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly
17. 17. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
18. 18. Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Frequently
19. 19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable

I have reviewed the qualifications, physical requirementsand occupational exposure/risk potential for this position and wish to apply I Agree