Director of Strategy and Innovation

Overview

LocumTenens.com has been leading the way in a booming healthcare industry since 1995. Locum Tenens is a Latin phrase meaning, "to substitute for." When hospitals are understaffed, they rely on us to find them the right temporary physicians to fill in when needed. Every associate at LocumTenens.com plays a role in getting patients seen, no matter what they studied in school or what their role is here. Located in Alpharetta, GA, we boast a state-of-the-art campus featuring world-class amenities. There's nothing ordinary about a typical day here, take a look for yourself: https://share.vidyard.com/watch/VfMVtWsvT1pn4T6nvUZxn1.

We are a Jackson Healthcare company and we are now the second largest healthcare staffing company in the U.S., serving more than 7 million patients in over 1,400 healthcare facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

Strategy Execution - 50%

• Manages portfolio of projects including designing objectives, work plans, and metrics to achieve business goals.
• Works directly with senior leaders across a variety of functions to manage and drive successful completion of strategic business initiatives.
• Leads cross-functional teams and ensure all work is coordinated. Works across multiple teams to deliver a holistic solution.
• Supports change management activities for stakeholders to drive adoption and achieve project goals.
• Produces executive level communications including regular project updates.
• Advises and makes recommendations to business leaders on key strategic and tactical decisions.
• Supports annual strategic exercises including strategic planning and developing strategy communications

Process Mapping & Redesign - 30%

• Facilitates process workshops to identify, analyze, and document existing processes.
• Develops detailed process maps and workflows to visualize current operations and identify inefficiencies.
• Engages key stakeholders to gather requirements, align objectives, and ensure buy-in for process improvements.
• Proposes and implements process redesigns aimed at improving efficiency, customer experience, and optimizing resource allocation.

Team Management - 20%

• Manages project management resources, providing guidance and oversight to uphold project management routines and best practices to enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Directs and motivates associates to achieve desired goals
• Interviews and selects candidates for hire
• Maintains the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the team
• Conducts annual performance evaluations; coaches associates to maximum performance
• Participates in annual Succession Planning and Talent Review pre-planning

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS (IF APPLICABLE)

• May work on special projects or other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY/BUDGETARY/EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION RESPONSIBILITY

• Manages 1 non-exempt direct report

QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree in related discipline.
• Master's degree in Business or previous experience in consulting and/or strategy.
• May substitute 10+ years of subject matter experience in place of Master's.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to adhere to andexhibit the Company Values at all times
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
• Working knowledge of Salesforce or relative CRM systems
• Working knowledge of document management systems
• Ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills - both oral and written
• Ability to buildstrong business relationshipsat all levels
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independentlyand collaboratively
• Solid critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to consistently meet goals, commitments, and deadlines
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Ensures Accountability

Action Oriented

Manages Ambiguity

Business Insight

Communicates Effectively

Manages Complexity

Global Perspective

Cultivates Innovation

Interpersonal Savvy

Plans and Aligns

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, WORKING CONDITION, AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Typical office environment - sedentary with typing, writing, reading requirements
  • May be able to sit or stand
• Speaking, reading, writing, ability to use a telephone and computer
• Ability to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally
• Ability to interpret various instructions
• Ability to deal with a variety of variables under only limited standardization
• Travel not required

What is in it for you

Company-paid benets (Basic Life and AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Compass Health Advocate and Transitions).
Healthcare benet options (Value Plan, High Deductible Plan with HSA, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Prepaid Legal Services, 529 Savings Plan, Pet Insurance).
Paid maternity and paternity leave.
Company sponsored 401k plan with company matching.
PTO that accrues at a rate of 15 days/year for 1st year and continues to increase with tenure.
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
An opportunity to work at a state-of-the-art facility in Alpharetta which features an on-site daycare and cafeteria, world-class fitness center and wellness clinic.

EEO Statement

Locum Tenens is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.