Transformation Consultant - Full time - Detroit
Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228
Transformation Consultant - Full time - Detroit
The Transformation Consultant supports enterprise transformation initiatives under the direction of senior consultants and leaders. This role assists with project coordination, documentation, communication, and basic analysis to ensure initiatives remain on track and aligned with organizational priorities. The consultant will help develop project plans, monitor progress, and support stakeholder engagement activities.
This is a developmental role, designed to build foundational consulting and change management skills. Curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to learn are essential, as the consultant will gain exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, and Agile methodologies while supporting enterprise-first outcomes.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Alignment & Oversight:
Support alignment of assigned projects with enterprise operating plan goals and long-term priorities.
Assist in developing proposals, business cases, and ROI models to validate measurable outcomes.
Contribute to documenting dependencies, risks, and milestones to maintain visibility across initiatives.
Develop and maintain project plans, tracking deliverables, sequencing, and interdependencies.
Conduct fact-finding, data collection, and basic analysis to inform decision-making.
Translate information into clear project updates, executive‑ready materials, and performance tracking.
Prepare for and facilitate meetings, ensuring agendas, materials, and follow‑up are delivered with precision.
Communication & Change Management:
Partner with stakeholders to ensure transparent communication and cross‑functional coordination.
Draft and deliver communications that support change management and adoption of new processes.
Participate in engagement activities that promote collaboration and enterprise‑first outcomes.
Apply foundational Lean, Six Sigma, and Agile tools (e.g., process mapping, value stream analysis) under supervision to identify improvement opportunities.
Benchmark best practices and contribute insights to elevate team problem‑solving approaches.
Actively explore innovative ways to simplify processes, eliminate waste, and deliver value.
Professional Growth & Capability Building:
Demonstrate intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and resilience while working across diverse projects.
Actively seek mentorship and coaching, contributing to a culture of continuous learning.
Model professionalism, teamwork, and enterprise‑first thinking in daily interactions.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Bachelor’s degree is required.
A degree in nursing, healthcare administration, organizational development, human factors, a science degree, business administration, industrial or related engineering in a related field, or similar field is preferred (with quality/operations improvement emphasis).
No experience required. Equivalent industry training and experience preferred.
Ability to manage simultaneous assignments with potentially conflicting priorities and deadlines.
Ability to be flexible and adaptable while still meeting goals and due dates.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED
Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the Henry Ford Health Customer Service Policy.
Must practice the customer skills as provided through ongoing training and in‑services.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
Normal office environment with minimal exposure to noise, dust, or extreme temperatures.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job‑related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .
The health and overall well‑being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well‑being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer‑driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family‑forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity / Aff. Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
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This is a developmental role, designed to build foundational consulting and change management skills. Curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to learn are essential, as the consultant will gain exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, and Agile methodologies while supporting enterprise-first outcomes.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Alignment & Oversight:
Support alignment of assigned projects with enterprise operating plan goals and long-term priorities.
Assist in developing proposals, business cases, and ROI models to validate measurable outcomes.
Contribute to documenting dependencies, risks, and milestones to maintain visibility across initiatives.
Develop and maintain project plans, tracking deliverables, sequencing, and interdependencies.
Conduct fact-finding, data collection, and basic analysis to inform decision-making.
Translate information into clear project updates, executive‑ready materials, and performance tracking.
Prepare for and facilitate meetings, ensuring agendas, materials, and follow‑up are delivered with precision.
Communication & Change Management:
Partner with stakeholders to ensure transparent communication and cross‑functional coordination.
Draft and deliver communications that support change management and adoption of new processes.
Participate in engagement activities that promote collaboration and enterprise‑first outcomes.
Apply foundational Lean, Six Sigma, and Agile tools (e.g., process mapping, value stream analysis) under supervision to identify improvement opportunities.
Benchmark best practices and contribute insights to elevate team problem‑solving approaches.
Actively explore innovative ways to simplify processes, eliminate waste, and deliver value.
Professional Growth & Capability Building:
Demonstrate intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and resilience while working across diverse projects.
Actively seek mentorship and coaching, contributing to a culture of continuous learning.
Model professionalism, teamwork, and enterprise‑first thinking in daily interactions.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Bachelor’s degree is required.
A degree in nursing, healthcare administration, organizational development, human factors, a science degree, business administration, industrial or related engineering in a related field, or similar field is preferred (with quality/operations improvement emphasis).
No experience required. Equivalent industry training and experience preferred.
Ability to manage simultaneous assignments with potentially conflicting priorities and deadlines.
Ability to be flexible and adaptable while still meeting goals and due dates.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED
Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the Henry Ford Health Customer Service Policy.
Must practice the customer skills as provided through ongoing training and in‑services.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
Normal office environment with minimal exposure to noise, dust, or extreme temperatures.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job‑related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .
The health and overall well‑being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well‑being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer‑driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family‑forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity / Aff. Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
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