Strategic Initiatives Lead

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers seeks a Strategy Manager to serve as a strategic advisor to the Chief Administrative Officer of HCPD. This role translates complex priorities into clear, financially substantiated plans with measurable results.

The position collaborates across Health System and Campus partners, coordinating initiatives that cross boundaries and drive enterprise value through cost optimization, revenue enhancement, and improved resource utilization.

Qualifications

• Nine years of related experience, education/training, or a Bachelor's degree in related area, plus five years of related experience/training.
• Advanced knowledge of organizational strategy, strategic planning, business planning, performance management, organizational effectiveness, and complex initiative execution.
• Experience leading or coordinating cross-functional initiatives in matrixed organizations.
• Experience developing business cases, executive recommendations, implementation roadmaps, governance models, and decision support materials.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor, finance partner, and execution partner to the CAO of HCPD.
• Lead or coordinate cross-functional priorities across Health System and Campus partners.
• Develop and advance enterprise business plans and value improvement initiatives.

Skills

Strategic planning

Financial analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Governance and accountability

Performance measurement

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers seeks a Strategy Manager to serve as a strategic advisor to the Chief Administrative Officer of HCPD. This role translates complex priorities into clear, financially substantiated plans with measurable results.

The position collaborates across Health System and Campus partners, coordinating initiatives that cross boundaries and drive enterprise value through cost optimization, revenue enhancement, and improved resource utilization.