The Special Projects Director carries significant responsibility for managing and executing key partner initiatives with impacts across Seattle Children's operational, clinical, financial, and partnership activities. The Director reports to the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and works closely with SCH senior leadership (e.g., CFO, CSO, CPE, CMO, CQO,etc.) and other key stakeholders and is accountable for execution of significant initiatives across the organization. This individual will be relied upon to synthesize subject matter expert inputs to formulate a cohesive organizational recommendation to leadership. This position supports SCH leadership in analyzing, developing, and implementing strategic initiatives and relationships with high institutional impact. Identifies, gains alignment, obtains approval and resolution of highly complex or unusual problems, and serves as the program director, as needed, during the planning and implementation of selected strategies and tactics.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business administration, or healthcare related field.
Minimum eight years working in complex health care setting.
Minimum five years experience working with partner or external organizations.
Demonstrated successful experience working with executive team, third party providers, governmental agencies, health plans, external vendors, consultants and other purchased services.
Experience working with and managing cross-functional teams, including joint leadership committees, to accomplish shared goals.
Experience reporting and presenting to executives and other key stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across internal and external stakeholders in a highly matrixed environment to advance organizational priorities.
Institutional understanding of decision making processes and ability to navigate ambiguity to achieve organizational goals and deliverables.
Professional presence with executive leadership, internal stakeholders and partners.
Required Credentials
PMP
Preferred
Master's degree in healthcare administration, business administration or healthcare related field.
Vast working knowledge and expertise in leading complex change management in an multifaceted organizational setting.
General knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, CPI and or Kaizen.
Compensation Range
$185,414.00 - $278,122.00 per year
Salary Information
This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.
Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants
This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors
Benefits Information
Seattle Children's offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits.
