Indiana University Health System-posted 2 days ago
Full-time • Senior
Bloomington, MN
5,001-10,000 employees

Senior Improvement Leader Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do . Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our Transformation’s leadership team in the role of Senior Improvement Leader. The Senior Improvement Leader partners with all levels of leaders and team members to share accountability for obtaining quantifiable results in alignment with the organization's system and regional goals. You will deploy strategic programs and facilitate breakthrough results for highly complex process improvement initiatives. You will develop lean management system (based on Toyota Production and High Reliability Organization principles) capability with leaders and team members. The Senior Improvement Leader serves as a mentor and resource for less experienced team members. You will work to deploy a new management system here at IUH.

  • Connect to Promise - Demonstrates a commitment to IU Health's mission, vision, and values by exhibiting behaviors and delivering results that align with the strategic direction of the organization. Ensure IU Health is working toward its vision of improving the health of all Hoosiers by providing the best care for each person as we practice our values of purpose, excellence, compassion and team.
  • Critical Thinking - Leverages curiosity and insights to explore rationale behind decision-making. Connects pieces of information from various sources to improve problem solving capabilities and recommendations. Actively distinguishes questions, problems, and conflict. Combines existing knowledge and on-the-job experiences to ensure best practices are being implemented in day-to-day work.
  • Relationship Building - Builds rapport and finds common ground with others, creating experiences and interactions where people consistently feel heard, valued and respected. Provides exemplary customer service to internal and external customers by being proactive, responsive and encouraging teamwork. Strives to develop and maintain a network of contacts, both internal and external to the organization, and assists entry-level professionals in building their network.
  • Business Acumen - Exhibits working knowledge of the department and function and how it is structured. Structures work to align with the goals and operations of department and function.
  • Cultural & Organizational Effectiveness - Accurately assesses cultural environment, exhibiting emotional intelligence and appropriate sensitivity while maintaining individuality and authenticity. Consistently demonstrates respect for others. Appreciates diversity of thought and actively fosters an atmosphere of inclusion.
  • Leadership - Takes the initiative to proactively resolve issues, address concerns, identify potential risks, and improve overall processes and outcomes. Seeks new ways to improve individual and team efforts for overall success, while promoting collaboration and teamwork.
  • Communication - Shares thoughts and information in a clear, concise and professional manner, in both oral and written communication formats. Demonstrates active listening and seeks further information to ensure clarity and understanding. Promptly responds to requests for information and works to proactively think through next steps and anticipate potential issues, requests, or business needs. Openly shares knowledge and expertise.
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience is required.
  • Requires 5-7 years of relevant experience.
  • 5-7 years relevant LEAN experience with complex matrix organization leading through influence is required.
  • 2 - 3 years’ experience with complex matrix organizations is required.
  • Project management experience required.
  • Requires basic proficiency in MS Office.
  • Experience utilizing techniques (at least 4 of the following) such as: VSM/VSA, DMAIC, Scientific thinking, operating systems, Training w/in Industry (TWI), 3P, various problem-solving tools, system thinking, Just Culture, High Reliability Organization (HRO), SIPOC and FMEA is preferred.
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