Strategic Initiatives Manager

SSM Health • MO-SSM Health Mission Hill, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Manages the strategy initiatives within an assigned region or portfolio of work, inclusive of market research, strategic planning, partnerships and other investments, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic planning projects. Supports and/or leads the assessment and implementation of these initiatives with leaders within assigned region or portfolio of work.

Requirements

• Prior health care or health system experience
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong analytic skills
• Strong Microsoft skills
• Demonstrate executive presence
• Bachelor’s degree
• Five years’ relevant experience, preferably in the healthcare provider or healthcare consulting industry

Nice To Haves

• Develops business plans, conducts strategic market assessments, and supports financial proforma development to drive business growth across the SSM Health St. Louis and Southern Illinois Region.
• Participates as a member of the region strategy team, providing support to the Regional Strategy VP and strategy/business development leaders.
• Leads strategic planning for service lines, market analysis and intelligence, programmatic development of new products or services, and prepares presentations for ministry and regional leadership.
• Reviews and analyzes data related to service line growth, expansion, and centers of excellence.
• Develops project plans and supports business plans for hospitals, medical groups, service lines, and special projects.
• Role will not have responsibilities for M&A.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and tracks progress of multiple initiatives and projects in collaboration with strategy leader.
• Responsible for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, partnerships, development of new products or services, and development of materials for board and senior leadership.
• Leads specific strategic initiatives including developing effective and positive relationships with multiple stakeholders assuring successful implementation including managing timelines, resources, and deliverables.
• Collaborates with other members of the strategy department as well as leaders throughout the system and region on various strategic initiatives as assigned.
• Gathers market-relevant data about current and projected community needs, competitors, and the physician community to inform strategic planning.
• Assesses potential investments to determine impact on market share, volumes, pricing, staffing, and other costs.
• Develops forecasts of the short-term and long-term financial impact.
• Supports data collection, analysis, and reporting to ensure a thorough understanding of the clinical, financial, and operating implications of transactions, new programs, and technology changes.
• Participates in system and region-wide training as it relates to core competencies surrounding the operating model and project management.
• Provides data and other information for key deliverables to facilitate decisions about strategic initiatives and investments, including mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Develops project plans and supports the implementation of new initiatives, partnerships, and transactions consistent with organizational decisions and plans.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• One week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Instant access to earned, unpaid base pay before payday through DailyPay (fees may apply).
• Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

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