Strategic Planning Analyst | System Transformation Office

UF Health • Jacksonville, FL

12h

About The Position

The Strategic Initiatives Lead oversees the planning, execution and delivery of high-impact projects that drive organizational transformation and growth and are aligned with the strategic goals of the UF Health CE. This role collaborates cross-functionally with clinical, operational, and administrative leaders to define project objectives, scope, deliverables, and success metrics. This role is responsible for tracking and reporting on project outcomes to Strategy, Finance, and other functional leadership as needed, capturing lessons learned and best practices for future initiatives. This role supports the VP Strategy and Chief Transformation Officer with ad hoc strategic initiatives and special assignments as needed.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree
• 5–7+ years of progressive experience in strategy, program or project management, healthcare operations, management consulting, or a related field.
• Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional, enterprise-level projects from planning through execution and delivery, ideally in healthcare or similarly regulated industries.
• Demonstrated ability to define project objectives, scope, deliverables, and success metrics, and to monitor, track, and report project outcomes to senior leadership.
• Experience managing project resources, mitigating risks (e.g., operational, financial, regulatory), and ensuring milestones are met on time and within budget.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with a track record of working effectively across clinical, operational, administrative, and executive teams.
• Experience mentoring and developing team members, fostering accountability, and building project management capabilities within teams.
• Demonstrated ability to support executive leadership on strategic initiatives, special projects, or transformation programs.
• Experience aligning project financials with organizational policies and strategic goals, including collaboration with Finance or operational leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MHA, MPH, or related) preferred.
• PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or other formal project management certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of strategic projects, partnering with clinical, operational, and administrative leaders as needed
• Identifies and manages strategic project resources to ensure activities and milestones are completed on time
• Identifies and mitigates project risks, including operational disruptions, budget overruns, and regulatory non-compliance
• Defines, monitors, and reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) and project outcomes to generate actionable insights
• Collaborates with Finance leaders to ensure alignment of project spending with organizational financial policies and goals
• Coordinates with cross-functional stakeholders to gather input and communicate project deliverables as needed
• Mentors project teams by providing feedback, guidance, and career development opportunities
• Supports the VP of Strategy and Chief Transformation Officer with ad hoc strategic initiatives and special assignments as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees