Healthcare Transformation Program Director

Keck Medicine of USC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Hospital of USC is seeking a Program Director to drive enterprise improvement initiatives, develop roadmaps, and enable measurable performance gains across service lines. You will lead cross-functional teams, govern multiple portfolios, and collaborate with executives to translate strategy into actionable plans.

The role emphasizes mentoring, adoption of PM standards, and delivering tangible ROI through structured programs and executive communication across clinical and administrative

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Prefers a Master’s degree in Health Administration, Nursing, Engineering, or related field.
• 10 years of progressive experience leading enterprise programs or operational transformation.
• 5 years in leadership roles managing cross-functional teams in healthcare.
• Advanced proficiency with project management tools and comprehensive scheduling/budgets.

Responsibilities

• Owns and leads programs and multi-project portfolios within a service line.
• Translates strategy into executable roadmaps and measurable outcomes.
• Mentors project managers and program leaders; establishes governance and templates.
• Provides executive-level reporting, stakeholder management, and cross-functional coordination.

Skills

Program management

Strategic planning

Mentorship

Executive communication

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree in Health Administration / Nursing / Engineering or related

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Keck Hospital of USC is seeking a Program Director to drive enterprise improvement initiatives, develop roadmaps, and enable measurable performance gains across service lines. You will lead cross-functional teams, govern multiple portfolios, and collaborate with executives to translate strategy into actionable plans.

The role emphasizes mentoring, adoption of PM standards, and delivering tangible ROI through structured programs and executive communication across clinical and administrative