Position Summary
The Director, Strategic Initiatives & Project Management serves as a key partner to the Vice President of Global Alliances, driving the execution of complex, multi-country international initiatives and managing day-to-day relationships with international health systems, ministries, and academic partners. This role navigates regulatory, cultural, and operational differences while ensuring operational discipline, accountability, and follow-through across initiatives spanning business development, clinical collaborations, education consulting, and operational improvement.
The Director leads cross-functional teams, manages multiple projects simultaneously, and serves as a central point of coordination to advance the hospital’s global strategy. This role also serves as a trusted thought partner to senior leadership, helping shape strategy and guide decision-making in complex, high-stakes environments.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Execution
- Partner with the VP of Global Alliances to translate strategic goals into actionable project plans with clear deliverables, milestones, and KPIs
- Lead execution of strategic initiatives related to international growth, business development, clinical program expansion, and global partnerships
- Monitor progress against objectives, identify risks, and proactively resolve issues to ensure timely, high-quality outcomes
Project & Program Management
- Oversee end-to-end management of multiple concurrent projects, including scope, timelines, resources, and budgets
- Build scalable operating models and design governance frameworks that can be applied consistently across global partnerships
- Implement project management frameworks, dashboards, and tools to track progress and provide visibility to leadership
- Facilitate alignment across departments and external stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives
Operational Improvement
- Drive process optimization and operational improvements across Global Alliances functions
- Identify opportunities for efficiency, scalability, and best practices in program delivery, patient referral management, and partner engagement
- Develop and implement SOPs, governance structures, and accountability mechanisms
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Serve as a connector and relationship manager across senior leadership, faculty, and external partners
- Develop high-quality presentations, reports, and updates for senior leadership and board-level audiences
- Communicate effectively across clinical, administrative, and external audiences to ensure alignment and impact
Leadership & Team Development
- Mentor and manage project staff or cross-functional workgroups
- Cultivate a culture of collaboration, accountability, and results
- Represent the Global Alliances team in strategic meetings and hospital-wide committees as needed
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration; Master’s degree in Business, Public Health, or a related field preferred
- 10+ years of progressive experience in healthcare strategy, business development, or consulting, with demonstrated success in project management and execution
- Deep understanding of healthcare delivery systems, international healthcare, or academic medical centers
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex issues into clear recommendations
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
- Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization
- Recognized for leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to deliver results with a high degree of independence