Director of Strategic Initiatives

SHERIDAN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL•Sheridan, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Strategic Initiatives is responsible for leading cross-departmental strategic initiatives in order to improve growth, operational efficiency and reliability, quality outcomes, safety, organizational stability and performance at Sheridan Community Hospital. This role serves as a bridge between operations, quality, and strategic growth by designing, implementing, and assuring sustainable processes related to new service lines, workflow improvements, vendor partnerships, and performance optimization. In a rural hospital setting, this position is highly team immersed and collaborative. This role is working closely with executive leadership, clinical and non-clinical teams, and external partners to ensure initiatives are practical, sustainable, and aligned with the hospital’s mission, resources, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Nursing, Quality, or a related field required.
Minimum of 5-8 years of progressive experience in healthcare operations, leadership, quality improvement, strategic initiatives, or project management.
Strong understanding of healthcare operations, workflows, and healthcare regulatory environment.
Ability to analyze processes and translate strategy into practical, executable steps.
Strong communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
Comfortable working across clinical and non-clinical departments.
Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously with limited resources.
Experience working with vendors and external partners.
Proficient in data tracking, reporting, and basic performance analytics.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred (MHA, MBA, MSN, PhD, or equivalent).
Experience in a rural hospital, critical access hospital, or small healthcare system preferred.
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects and operational improvements.