Healthcare Operations Leader & Strategy Executive

Kaiser Permanente; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente seeks a highly qualified COO to oversee day-to-day hospital operations and strategic initiatives within the medical center. The role emphasizes cost-effective, high-quality services, workforce safety, and performance improvement in collaboration with Patient Care Services.

The successful candidate will bring seasoned leadership, integrity, collaboration, and a results-oriented mindset to drive operational and financial objectives across KP, TPMG, and service areas.

Qualifications

• Experience leading hospital operations and improving efficiency.
• Strong strategic leadership with ability to execute complex plans.
• Proven budget management and cost-control experience.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with physicians and staff.
• Demonstrated change-management and team-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day hospital operations and administration.
• Provide strategic leadership to align operations with mission and financial goals.
• Foster collaboration among leaders, staff, and labor partnerships.
• Drive quality, service, and performance improvements across departments.
• Manage budgets and resources to meet regional priorities.
• Support implementation of new technology platforms and processes.

Skills

Hospital operations

Healthcare leadership

Strategic leadership

Budget management

Change management

People leadership

Communication skills

Education

MBA / MHA

Job description

Kaiser Permanente seeks a highly qualified COO to oversee day-to-day hospital operations and strategic initiatives within the medical center. The role emphasizes cost-effective, high-quality services, workforce safety, and performance improvement in collaboration with Patient Care Services.

The successful candidate will bring seasoned leadership, integrity, collaboration, and a results-oriented mindset to drive operational and financial objectives across KP, TPMG, and service areas.