Description
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Summary:
The System Executive Director, Strategic Planning leads a high-impact consulting team focused on establishing UNC Health’s overall strategy roadmap. In this role, the System Executive Director partners with senior leadership to set the organization’s overall strategic direction, manages the development of plans and major system initiatives, and ensures the success of projects both as an individual contributor and as a project team leader. This is a highly cross-functional, collaborative role requiring proactive thought leadership and comfort managing complex and fast-paced engagements. Examples of project work include growth planning for key clinical service lines, markets, hospitals, and physician groups; facility and ambulatory planning to expand services to patients; evaluation of new partnerships and M&A-related strategies; support for major enterprise-wide initiatives and system priorities.
As the System Executive Director, Strategic Planning, you will report to the VP, Strategic Planning and work with a team of strategy leaders and teammates. The position collaborates with two peer System Executive Director-level strategy leaders, each with unique areas of assigned responsibility. Together, these individuals manage a portfolio of projects and project teams to drive a highly-coordinated and impactful strategy agenda. The position will have multiple direct reports, which may include Strategy Consultants, Sr. Strategy Consultants, Engagement Managers, and Principals on the Strategic Planning team. The System Executive Director is responsible for departmental management duties such as recruiting, coaching, and developing teammates, and will contribute to building a great team culture and work environment. They will promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and excellence to enhance the team’s overall effectiveness. The leader will often work closely with colleagues across Corporate Development, Strategic Intelligence, and the Transformation office, all part of UNC Health’s Strategy and Growth division.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• None required.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Ten (10) years of related experience, including seven (7) years of management experience.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong and proven interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent project management skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in the development of trusting relationships and partnerships.
• Understands and applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise.

1. Strategic- Promotes the short and long-term strategic goals of UNC Health by leading and coordinating the initiation, launch, and prioritization of strategy and transformation initiatives throughout the System. Works with senior executives and System leaders to analyze market trends and identify opportunities for growth. Collaborates with leaders to ensure strategy alignment with the vision and mission of UNC Health. Leads a team who leverages data and analytics to track and communicate initiative progress against the strategic objectives. Supports setting annual long-term goals for the organization. Identifies risks and challenges that may impact UNC Health’s ability to achieve its goals and develops contingency plans when needed.
2. Operational- Monitors the implementation of strategic plans and initiatives across the system. Effectively communicates and implements the UNCHCS strategy for Executive leadership. Translates ideas identified by senior leadership into actionable items and directly oversees implementation of these opportunities. Ensures ideas of leaders align with organizational goals. Sets and monitors operational metrics to measure success of strategic plans and initiatives. Assesses budget spend and return on investment of all strategy and transformation initiatives.
3. Leading People - Leads people toward meeting the organization’s vision, mission, and goals. Provides an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Encourages workforce engagement by building a commitment to excellence and by promoting the organization’s vision internally and externally. Delegates responsibility clarifies expectations and holds others accountable for achieving results related to their area of responsibility. Leads in a deliberate and predictable way and operates with transparency. Treats sensitive or confidential information appropriately. Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods. Manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.
4. Leading Change - Acts as a catalyst for organizational change. Influences others to translate vision into action. Brings about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Establishes an organizational vision and implements it in a continuously changing environment. Is open to change and new information and rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Deals effectively with pressure and remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks. Formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization. Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks. Takes a long-term view and builds a shared vision with others.
5. Results Driven - Exceeds organizational goals and customer expectations. Makes decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Delivers high-quality services and is committed to continuous improvement. Fosters a culture of safe and compassionate patient care. Makes well-informed, timely decisions, even when data are limited or solutions produce unfavorable results. Positions the organization for success by identifying new opportunities and builds the organization by developing and improving services. Leads the budgeting process. Uses cost-benefit thinking to set priorities, monitors expenditures in support of programs and policies, and identifies cost-effective approaches.