Director, TPMG Strategic Initiatives Job in Oakland, California US
Director, TPMG Strategic Initiatives
Provides strategic direction for multiple complex projects related to operational issues and improvement. Oversees, designs, supports and leads strategic initiatives in the areas of quality, service, people, efficiency, reputation and growth. Supports TPMG Leadership in the definition and attainment of organizational initiatives and goals. Essential Functions: - Provides strategic direction for multiple complex projects in support of TPMG strategic initiatives and goals. - Projects are often undefined, span multiple initiatives and are not limited to one functional area. - Works through conferred authority from the sponsoring executive, as well as personal influence to ensure that agreed upon objectives are met. - Ensures that necessary action plans and deliverables are completed in a timely, cost effective, operationally effective manner. - Works with senior leadership and key stakeholders to define goals and priorities. - Develops business cases including outlining project structure, project budget, resource requirements, project approach and work plan. - Provides analysis, consultation, gap assessment and recommendations for projects. - May apply process improvement methods and tools to improve and/or redesign organizational business processes. - Eliminates/addresses barriers (resource, staffing, political) impeding the successful completion of project activities. - Oversees project budgets ensuring that appropriate action is taken to address budget variances. - May be directly responsible for leading a group of consultants, project managers and analysts focused on the delivery of services within the responsible department/unit. May be responsible for an operating area(s). - In the absence of the AMGA, may assume the AMGA role and oversee day-to-day operations of assigned area(s). Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Extensive experience in process redesign, consulting and project management (usually 5+ years). - Demonstrated experience in strategic planning or new business strategies. - Significant management experience (usually 5+ years) strongly preferred. - Experience working in healthcare environment preferred. - Bachelors Degree required. - Masters Degree preferred. - Proven leadership skills in project management and consulting, especially on highly visible, politically sensitive issues. - Excellent skills in complex analytic problem solving, project management, change management and group process. - Extensive experience with curriculum development for physician leadership development - Extensive experience in coaching and mentoring physicians - Knowledge of The Joint Commission, and other local, state, federal regulations. - Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. Preferred Qualifications: - Demonstrated knowledge in coaching and mentoring physicians for leadership roles. - Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills