Director, Regional Business Operations & Planning- Bayou Region

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • New Orleans, LA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

This job plans administrative, financial, and operational activities for the regional executive team, acts as a point of contact between top management and employees/stakeholders and oversees projects of high importance, providing guidance as needed. Assumes responsibility for regional operations rhythms and strategic execution processes in alignment with system operational standards and leads regional initiatives on behalf leadership. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare, business administration or related field.
• 5 years of related healthcare experience, including 2 years of supervision or management experience
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• Experience in project management and/or change management

Responsibilities

• Works to increase the bandwidth of the regional leadership in such a way as to concentrate their time, effort, and priorities on operational initiatives.
• Leads the coordination, implementation and execution of operational rhythms and processes in alignment with system operational standards.
• Helps to establish accountability across regional teams by making sure appropriate milestones and measurements are built into business and project plans.
• Drives cross-functional initiatives and monitors the execution of regional change initiatives with senior leadership.
• Aligns stakeholders on priorities and outcomes through comprehensive communication plans and rhythms.
• Synthesizes analysis to deliver actionable, insightful, data-driven recommendations to leadership.
• Serves as liaison to system shared services and support functions on behalf of the region.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations, and standards.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director