VP of Strategy

Acentra Health; United States; On-site; USD 229,680 - 287,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health plans

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Educational assistance

Corporate discounts

Job summary

A healthcare solutions company is seeking a VP of Strategy. This role involves leading strategic initiatives, shaping enterprise strategy, and engaging with executive leadership and the Board. Candidates should have at least 8 years in strategy or consulting, with a Bachelor's degree required and an MBA preferred. The position comes with a competitive salary range from $229,680 to $287,100 annually, reflecting experience and skill level, and is pivotal for driving growth and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in strategy, consulting, or senior operating roles.
• Experience in a private equity-backed environment strongly preferred.
• Proven track record leading enterprise-level strategy and transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and refresh of enterprise strategy.
• Ensure alignment between strategy, operating plan, and capital allocation.
• Prepare strategic materials for Board meetings and investor updates.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or related advanced degree preferred

Job description

Company Overview

Acentra Health exists to empower better health outcomes through technology, services, and clinical expertise. Our mission is to innovate health solutions that deliver maximum value and impact.

Lead the Way is our rallying cry at Acentra Health. Think of it as an open invitation to embrace the mission of the company; to actively engage in problem‑solving; and to take ownership of your work every day. Acentra Health offers you unparalleled opportunities. In fact, you have all you need to take charge of your career and accelerate better outcomes - making this a great time to join our team of passionate individuals dedicated to being a vital partner for health solutions in the public sector.

Job Summary And Responsibilities

Acentra Health is looking for a VP of Strategy to join our growing team. The purpose of this position is to serve as a trusted advisor to Acentra Health’s executive team driving strategy development and execution and value realization. This individual is responsible for shaping, refining, and driving enterprise strategy to accelerate valuation creation. This role partners closely with the CEO, executive team, and Board to translate investment thesis into executable strategic initiatives that dive revenue growth, margin expansion, operational excellence, and long‑term enterprise value. This leader combines rigorous strategic thinking with hands‑on execution, ensuring that strategic priorities are aligned to financial targets, operational plans, and measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Enterprise Strategy & Value Creation - Lead development and refresh of Acentra Health’s enterprise strategy. Translate value creation plan (VCP) into actionable strategic initiatives. Identify growth levers (organic, inorganic, pricing, product, market expansion). Conduct market, competitive, and financial analysis to inform strategic decisions.
• Strategic Planning and Execution - Lead the development and execution of Acentra Health’s strategic planning process (strategy development, strategy execution including transformation, multi‑year operating plan). Ensure alignment between strategy, operating plan, and capital allocation. Lead cross‑functional strategic initiatives. Build execution governance (KPIs, dashboards, cadence, risk tracking). Remove barriers to execution and accelerate decision making.
• M&A and Portfolio Optimization - Working with our GovCorp team, support the definition and execution of acquisition strategy. Lead components of strategic diligence. Develop integration theses and synergy capture frameworks. Identify divestiture and portfolio rationalization opportunities, as applicable.
• Board and Investor Engagement - Prepare strategic materials for Board meetings and investor updates. Provide data‑driven insights on performance against value creation targets. Partner with PE sponsors on strategic scenario modeling and exit planning.
• Organizational Alignment & Change Leadership - Cascade strategy into clear priorities at the business unit and functional levels. Align leadership incentives and performance metrics to strategic outcomes. Drive a performance‑oriented, data‑driven culture. Lead enterprise transformation efforts where required.
• Read, understand, and adhere to all corporate policies including policies related to HIPAA and its Privacy and Security Rules.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in strategy, consulting, or senior operating roles.
• Proven track record leading enterprise‑level strategy and transformation.
• Experience in a private equity‑backed environment strongly preferred.
• Strong financial acumen (deep understanding of EBITDA drivers, cash flow, ROI).
• Demonstrated experience successfully working with executive leadership teams.
• Experience working directly with Boards and investors.
• Strategic thinking with strong execution discipline.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills.
• Passionate about enabling sustainable enterprise change, challenging the status quo, and imagining the art of the possible.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or related advanced degree preferred.

Why us?

We are a team of experienced and caring leaders, clinicians, pioneering technologists, and industry professionals who come together to redefine expectations for the healthcare industry. State and federal healthcare agencies, providers, and employers turn to us as their vital partner to ensure better healthcare and improve health outcomes.

Benefits

Benefits are a key component of your rewards package. Our benefits are designed to provide you with additional protection, security, and support for both your career and your life away from work. Our benefits include comprehensive health plans, paid time off, retirement savings, corporate wellness, educational assistance, corporate discounts, and more.

Experience In Lieu Of Degree

For non‑clinical roles, or when not required by the contract specifically, the Company acknowledges that practical, hands‑on experience can provide skills and competencies equivalent to formal education. As such, in cases where a Bachelor's degree may be required, the Company will accept a minimum of six (6) years of directly relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree. In instances where the candidate has an Associate's degree, the Company will accept a minimum of three (3) years of directly relevant professional experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is listed below.

“Based on our compensation philosophy, an applicant’s position placement in the pay range will depend on various considerations, such as years of applicable experience and skill level.”

EEO AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Acentra Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

Pay Range

USD $229,680.00 - USD $287,100.00 /Yr.