Director, Strategic Implementation

Phoenix Children's; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's is seeking a Director of Strategic Implementation to translate organizational strategy into actionable plans and measurable outcomes. Reporting to the Sr Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer, you will drive enterprise-wide execution and coordinate strategic initiatives across clinical and operational leaders.

Responsibilities include leading annual strategic planning, developing implementation roadmaps, and establishing governance for successful delivery.

Responsibilities

• Leads annual enterprise strategic planning process, environment assessments, stakeholder engagement, prioritization, plan development, and executive review.
• Translates strategic priorities into implementation roadmaps with milestones, timelines, owners, and success metrics.
• Establishes governance structures and accountability to ensure delivery of strategic priorities and monitors progress for risks and corrective action.
• Coordinates the organization’s Strategic Opportunity Review Process for growth opportunities including partnerships and ventures.
• Provides executive support, alignment across departments, and development of communications for strategic priorities and performance.

Job description

Director, Strategic Implementation

Department: CORP | Strategic Planning

Location: Phoenix

Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8am-5pm

Category: Executives

Posting #: 1056823

Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

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