Texas Childrens Hospital

Director of Planning and Analysis

Texas Childrens Hospital • $120K — $150K *
Bellaire, TX 77401In-Person
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Reposted 2 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred in relevant fields
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in project management or operations in healthcare/nonprofit
  • Proven relationship-building and influencing skills across all organization levels
  • Exceptional organizational and multitasking capabilities
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with executive presence

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate key organizational priorities and communication across Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Track progress of initiatives and identify risks for leadership awareness
  • Support high-priority projects assigned by the TCHP President
  • Develop and deliver insights for strategic decision-making
  • Oversee project management office initiatives from planning through execution
  • Facilitate executive support functions and meeting preparations
  • Implement change management strategies to ensure project success

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a pioneering health organization focused on children
  • Access to a comprehensive network of healthcare professionals
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams in a collaborative environment
  • Participation in strategic planning processes with executive leadership
  • Potential for career advancement in a large and respected health plan
Full Job Description
Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Executive Operations & Project Coordination
  • Serve as a key member of the TCHP President's leadership team, ensuring seamless coordination of priorities, initiatives, and communications across the organization.
  • Act as a central point of coordination between the President's office, executive leadership, TCHP management, and broader Texas Children's stakeholders.
  • Maintain visibility into critical path initiatives, proactively tracking progress, identifying risks, and ensuring leadership awareness of any changes in scope, timeline, or outcomes.
  • Lead or support high-priority, long-term, and special projects as assigned by the TCHP President.
  • Develop and present reporting on business performance, risks, opportunities, and outcomes across the Health Plan.
  • Identify and recommend strategic initiatives to accelerate organizational priorities and enhance operational effectiveness.

Executive Communications & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Develop and execute communication strategies supporting key initiatives, organizational updates, and leadership messaging.
  • Prepare executive-level materials including agendas, presentations, memos, and correspondence.
  • Manage follow-up communications and ensure alignment across stakeholders.
  • Act on behalf of the TCHP President to address inquiries, resolve issues, and proactively manage stakeholder needs.
  • Partner with Texas Children's Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations teams to ensure alignment with system-wide messaging and brand standards.

Strategic & Operational Planning
  • Lead coordination and facilitation of strategic planning processes, including annual, quarterly, and monthly business reviews.
  • Support financial and operational performance reviews in collaboration with executive leadership.
  • Ensure organizational alignment with strategic priorities and budget objectives.
  • Translate executive leadership goals into actionable, trackable plans that drive accountability and execution across teams.

Performance Analytics & Insights
  • Lead the development and delivery of data-driven insights to support strategic and operational decision-making.
  • Partner with executive leadership to analyze performance trends, identify opportunities, and address organizational challenges.
  • Conduct research on market trends, industry benchmarks, and emerging opportunities to inform planning and innovation.

Project Management Office (PMO) & Change Management
  • Oversee a high-performing PMO responsible for enterprise-wide initiatives from planning through execution.
  • Ensure projects are aligned with strategic priorities, delivered on time and within scope, and evaluated for impact and ROI.
  • Coordinate cross-functional resources, including data, personnel, and tools, to support project success.
  • Implement standardized project management tools, templates, and governance frameworks.
  • Provide regular updates to executive leadership on project status, risks, and outcomes.
  • Partner with operational leaders to evaluate project effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with Healthcare Systems Engineering for complex or large-scale initiatives as needed.

Executive Support & Meeting Facilitation
  • Partner closely with executive administrative support to manage schedules, priorities, and key commitments.
  • Prepare briefing materials and strategic context for executive meetings.
  • Facilitate meeting preparation, participant alignment, and follow-up actions.
  • Support development of executive communications, including speeches, presentations, and talking points.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and related tools.
  • Exceptional organizational, project management, and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to synthesize complex information.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with executive-level presence.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
  • Proven ability to build relationships and influence across all levels of the organization.
  • Self-directed, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Qualifications

Education
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Master's degree preferred (Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or related field)

Experience
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, strategic planning, and/or operations areas of a healthcare and/or nonprofit organization required

About Texas Childrens Hospital

Texas Children's Hospital is a pediatric hospital located in Houston, Texas. The hospital was founded in 1954 and is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine. Texas Children's Hospital has over 4,000 employees and is one of the largest pediatric hospitals in the United States. The hospital provides a wide range of services, including cancer care, cardiology, neurology, and orthopedics. Texas Children's Hospital has been recognized as one of the best children's hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report.
Learn more about Texas Childrens Hospital
Size
14,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1950
* Ladders Estimates

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