Strategic Projects Consultant

BrightSpring Health Services; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BrightSpring Health Services seeks an independent Strategic Projects Consultant to lead its most strategic initiatives, including Merger & Acquisition Integrations (50%), Business & Workforce Productivity (30%), and Strategic Cost Elimination (20%). This high-visibility role reports to the Executive Committee and Senior Leadership, driving cross-functional programs across the organization.

You will manage projects from requirements definition through deployment, coordinate with executives and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s degree is a plus
• 3-5 years of consulting experience is a plus
• Six Sigma, PMP, and/or Change Management certification preferred
• Advanced user of Microsoft office suite products

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic initiatives including mergers & acquisitions integrations, strategic cost elimination, and business/workforce productivity under senior leadership guidance
• Assist executives in decision-making, program management, and initiative implementation
• Lead projects from requirements definition through deployment with schedules, scopes, budgets, and implementation plans
• Improve processes and coordinate procedures for optimized efficiency and productivity
• Develop and maintain partnerships with external operators and vendors
• Monitor resources and report outcomes/risks to management

Skills

Strategic thinking

Project management

Analytical

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s degree

Six Sigma

PMP

Change management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Our Company

BrightSpring Health Services

Overview

The Executive PMO is looking for a forward-thinking, independent Strategic Projects Consultant who will work on BrightSpring’s most strategic initiatives including Merger & Acquisition Integrations (50%), Business & Workforce Productivity (30%), and Strategic Cost Elimination (20%). This is a highly visible role working under the guidance of the Executive Committee, Senior Leadership and department heads. Strategic Project Consultants on the Executive PMO team are high-performers and are identified as future leaders within BrightSpring’s portfolio of businesses.

Responsibilities

Objectives of this Role

• Oversee strategic business initiatives ranging from mergers & acquisition integrations, strategic cost elimination, and business and workforce productivity, under the guidance of senior leadership and departmental heads
• Assist and communicate with executives in decision-making, program management, and initiative implementation
• Lead projects from requirements definition through deployment, identifying schedules, scopes, budget estimations, and project implementation plans
• Improve current processes and coordinate organizational procedures for optimized efficiency and productivity

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between staff, executives, and senior leaders regarding project updates, proposals and planning
• Develop and maintain partnerships with outside operators – including business owners and third-party vendors
• Monitor and assign resources appropriately to streamline project efficiency and maximize deliverable outputs
• Report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate management channels as needed – escalating issues as necessary based on project work plans
• Maintain weekly project status reports including progress on important milestones, next steps and risks/ issues
• Research and analyze complex issues surrounding the processes and systems of an organization
• Evaluate data and metrics to propose new strategies to improve project delivery and develop reports that portray and give external stakeholders visibility into the project landscape
• Work at multiple organizational levels, ranging from executives to the frontline operators, working across functional areas, and understanding the needs and requirements across the organization
• Make recommendations surrounding improving processes, efficiency and practices that align with BrightSpring’s goals and compliance standards
• Ensure necessary and appropriate steps are taken to resolve difficulties which may impede progress or compromise achievement scheduled milestones
• Work closely with assigned teams on process improvement and proactively engage with stakeholders to identify and monitor progress and issue resolution

Qualifications

Education, Experience and Certification

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s degree is a plus
• 3-5 years of consulting experience is a plus
• Six Sigma, PMP, and/or Change Management certification preferred
• Advanced user of Microsoft office suite products

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem resolution skills with high attention to detail, organization, timeliness, and accuracy
• Strong understanding of information technology platforms and information systems
• Exercises independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work according to applicable regulations, company policies and procedures
• Extensive knowledge of current industry trends, standards, and practices with strong business acumen
• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate (verbal and written) with all levels of personnel internal and external to the company including at an executive level
• Capability of working responsibly with highly confidential information and of maintaining composure under duress
• Strong personal computer skills, including spreadsheet and database usage, Excel and MS Office tools
• Ability to utilize new tools and technologies in a rapidly changing environment
• Strong multi-tasking ability

Personal Attributes

• Must be proficient in use of office equipment including, but not limited to telephone, computer, calculator, or copier
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills
• Adept at reading, writing, and interpreting technical documentation and procedure manuals
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Ability to conduct research into hardware and software issues and products as required
• Ability to present ideas and solutions in user-friendly language
• Highly self-motivated and directed
• Keen attention to detail

About our Line of Business

BrightSpring Health Services provides complementary home- and community-based health solutions for complex populations in need of specialized and/or chronic care. Through the Company’s service lines, including pharmacy, home health care, and rehabilitation, we provide comprehensive and more integrated care and clinical solutions in all 50 states to over 475,000 customers, clients and patients daily. BrightSpring has consistently demonstrated strong and industry-leading quality metrics across its services lines, while improving the health and quality of life for high-need individuals and reducing overall healthcare system costs.For more information, please visit www.brightspringhealth.com. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X.