Manager - Strategic Initiatives

Quincy Medical Group; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Mental health support

Life & disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Volunteer time off

Community engagement

Parental leave

Job summary

Quincy Medical Group in Quincy, IL seeks a Manager of Strategic Initiatives to lead enterprise transformation efforts, translate strategy into actionable plans, and drive measurable business impact. Travel to Quincy is required regularly.

You will mentor teams across Growth Office, Operations, Finance, and Clinical teams, develop KPIs, and deliver data-driven recommendations to improve patient care and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
• MBA or Master’s degree preferred.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in enterprise transformation.
• Experience in healthcare operations, strategy, or M&A is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of enterprise transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and priorities.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable operational plans, driving initiatives that deliver measurable business impact.
• Diagnose complex business challenges, structure solutions, and develop actionable recommendations with a focus on tangible results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Growth Office, Operations, Finance, and Clinical teams—to execute initiatives and optimize processes.
• Manage select enterprise projects, including partnerships, KPI tracking, and targeted growth strategies.
• Implement project management best practices to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability across initiatives.
• Create and refine demand models to support growth strategy, leveraging data-driven insights for market prioritization and resource allocation.
• Develop frameworks and reporting capabilities to track KPIs and measure transformation outcomes.
• Conduct market research, strategic analysis, and financial/operational assessments to inform enterprise decision-making.
• Utilize data analytics to generate insights, identify improvement opportunities, and measure transformation outcomes.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, providing leadership in project execution, analytical approaches, and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Project management

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Market research

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Economics/Healthcare Administration

MBA or Master’s preferred

Job description

Manager - Strategic Initiatives Full-Time, 40 hours per week. Monday- Friday: Hours will vary. Location: Quincy, IL - Please note this position will require travel to Quincy on a regular basis (2-3 weeks/month). At Quincy Medical Group, you are supported to do your best work and make a meaningful impact every day.

You will be part of a collaborative, physician-led team that works as one and puts patients at the center of everything we do. With a connected network of providers, care teams, and services across primary and specialty care, surgery centers, imaging, lab, and therapy, you are part of a system designed to deliver high-quality, coordinated care. Together, we create an environment where you can grow, contribute, and help improve the experience and outcomes for every patient we serve.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance.
• Access to a mental health benefit at no cost.
• Employer provided life and disability insurance.
• $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
• Immediate 401(k) match.
• 40 hours paid volunteer time off.
• A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.
• Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of enterprise transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and priorities.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable operational plans, driving initiatives that deliver measurable business impact.
• Diagnose complex business challenges, structure solutions, and develop actionable recommendations with a focus on tangible results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including the Growth Office, Operations, Finance, and Clinical teams—to execute initiatives and optimize processes.
• Manage select enterprise projects, including partnerships, operational KPI tracking, and targeted growth strategies.
• Implement project management best practices to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability across initiatives.
• Create and refine demand models to support growth strategy, leveraging data-driven insights for market prioritization and resource allocation.
• Develop frameworks and reporting capabilities to track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and measure the impact of transformation initiatives.
• Conduct market research, strategic analysis, and financial/operational assessments to inform enterprise decision-making.
• Utilize data analytics to generate insights, identify improvement opportunities, and measure transformation outcomes.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, providing leadership in project execution, analytical approaches, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Healthcare Administration or a related field required.
• MBA or Master’s preferred.
• 4+ years of relevant experience, including demonstrated leadership in executing enterprise transformation initiatives.
• Proven ability to drive operational results in a matrixed and complex organization.
• Experience in healthcare operations, strategy, or M&A strongly preferred.
• Experience working on the provider side of healthcare (e.g., hospitals, clinics, or physician groups) preferred.

If you are committed to putting our patients first and helping shape the future of care, you belong at Quincy. The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $100,000-155,000 with the actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package. Let’s start with what matters. People. Purpose. Care.

At Quincy Medical Group, we believe healthcare works best when it’s personal, connected, and led by people who truly care. We are a physician-led medical group built on trusted relationships, teamwork, and a shared commitment to putting patients first in every decision we make. Our team members are caregivers, collaborators, problem-solvers, and leaders. Together, we show up with compassion, act with purpose, and take ownership of the care we deliver and the experience we create. Whether you’re caring directly for patients or supporting the teams who do, your role matters here, and your voice is valued. We listen with intention, work as one, and challenge ourselves to keep improving, not for recognition, but because our patients, families, and communities count on us. Innovation at QMG isn’t about chasing what’s next for its own sake. It’s about finding better ways to deliver high-quality, affordable, and accessible care, today and into the future.

If you’re looking for meaningful work, supportive teammates, and the opportunity to help shape the future of care while staying grounded in compassion and community, you’ll find your place at Quincy Medical Group.