Executive Director Strategy and Business Development

Providence Health & Services; Everett (WA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence is seeking an Executive Director, Strategy and Business Development for the North Puget Sound service area, based in Everett, WA. Lead data-driven strategic planning, capital planning, and growth initiatives while collaborating with executives and healthcare partners.

The role focuses on developing business plans, managing strategic projects, and guiding partnerships to align with Providence’s direction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
• 7 years in strategy, business development, or complex business project management.
• 5 years of experience in the Washington State healthcare landscape.
• MBA or MHA/MPH preferred.
• Strong leadership and collaboration with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning, capital planning, and growth initiatives for the North Puget Sound service area.
• Develop business plans and strategic materials to guide major decisions and programs.
• Guide capital projects and align annual goals with Providence’s strategic direction.
• Coordinate partnerships, affiliations, and service line growth with executives and committees.
• Provide strategic guidance to clinical and operational leaders on growth initiatives.

Skills

Strategic planning

Leadership

Healthcare strategy

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/related field

MBA or MHA/MPH preferred

Job description

Description

Calling all Esteemed Leaders! Are you a visionary leader with a knack for strategic planning in healthcare? Do you thrive in dynamic environments and have a passion for improving patient care through innovative strategies? If so, we invite you to explore this unique opportunity!

This position will work onsite in Everett, WA.

The Role:

As the Executive Director, Strategy and Business Development for the North Puget Sound (NPS) service area, you will be based in Everett, WA to lead the charge in strategic planning, including capital planning, strategic growth, and collaborative ventures with other healthcare providers and partners. You'll craft business plans and strategic planning materials to guide critical business decisions and program implementations. Your leadership will be pivotal in steering strategic capital projects and aligning annual goals with Providence’s overarching strategic directions.

What You’ll Do:

• Strategic Visionary: Spearhead strategy and vision for NPS using data‑driven insights to craft business plans and evaluate program potential. Lead growth strategies like physician ventures and joint ventures, ensuring seamless integration with executives.
• Capital Planning Leader: Manage strategic capital requests, overseeing the identification, planning, and presentation of proposals to Service Area, Division, and System governance bodies.
• Service Line Champion: Develop effective service line growth and outreach programs to optimize evolution and achieve NOI performance goals. Participate in committees to coordinate market and program development across Service Area.
• Portfolio Strategist: Conduct service area portfolio reviews and provide strategic recommendations for annual growth aspirations and market performance.
• Budget and Growth Architect: Collaborate with Service Area stakeholders to establish annual budget and multiyear strategic growth goals.
• Committee Contributor: Engage in Division and System projects and committees, ensuring best practices are shared and implemented at the Service Area level.
• Merger and Partnership Facilitator: Coordinate service line level partnerships and affiliations, overseeing contract development and operational setup.
• Business Development Consultant: Provide strategic guidance to medical and operational leaders on growth initiatives, ensuring project timeline goals are met.
• Best Practices Advocate: Ensure service line plans are developed and executed consistently, sharing and implementing best practices across all lines.

What You’ll Bring:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field; Master’s Degree preferred (MBA or MHA/MPH).
• Experience: 7 years in strategy, business development, or complex business project management, preferably in the healthcare industry.
• Washington State Expertise: 5 years of experience in the Washington State healthcare landscape and direct collaboration with healthcare executives (Preferred).
• Leadership Agility: Proven administrative or leadership experience, with strategic agility in managing complex organizational priorities.
• Customer‑Centric Approach: Anticipates customer needs, ensuring satisfaction with proactive support.
• Quality‑Oriented: Performs efficiently, anticipates problems, and strives for excellence.
• Collaborative Spirit: Demonstrates management skills, builds strong relationships, and adapts to change.
• Communication Mastery: Communicates effectively with emotional intelligence, building trust with all stakeholders.
• Personal Characteristics: A charismatic, detail‑oriented leader with a strategic and project management mindset, embodying servant leadership and driven by mission.

Why Join Us?

• Make a Real Difference: Be part of an organization transforming healthcare and improving countless lives.
• Unleash Your Potential: Enjoy autonomy and support for your innovative ideas.
• Work with the Best: Collaborate with dedicated professionals passionate about their work.
• Thrive in a Dynamic Environment: Embrace challenges in a fast‑paced industry.
• Live in a Vibrant City: Experience the natural beauty and cultural scene of Everett.

Ready to Shape the Future of Healthcare?

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for healthcare innovation, we invite you to apply and join our team in creating a healthier future for all.

At Providence we believe in the importance of human connection and the impact of in‑person collaboration towards team cohesion and caregiver engagement. Further, we want our leaders to live in or near the communities we serve. Therefore, leaders applying for this role will be required to work a hybrid schedule, which consists of three days onsite, two days remote and live within a reasonable commuting distance to the ministry or service area they support and lead.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best‑in‑class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100‑year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate’s placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on‑call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well‑being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.