Strategy Implementation Specialist
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Details
Open Date
01/26/2026
Requisition Number
PRN44110B
Job Title
Strategic Planning Analysts
Working Title
Strategy Implementation Specialist
Career Progression Track
P00
Track Level
P3 - Career, P2 - Developing
FLSA Code
Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
Yes
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area
U of U Health - Academics
Department
02135 - HMHI Administration
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
Please see below.
Close Date
04/26/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The Strategy Implementation Specialist
plays an important role in supporting the execution of HMHI’s strategic priorities. Reporting to the Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives & Project Management Office, this position helps ensure initiatives move from planning into execution by working closely with initiative owners, supporting follow-through between established check-ins, and maintaining clear visibility into progress.
The Strategy Implementation Specialist partners with initiative owners on day-to-day implementation needs, helping track progress, surface dependencies, and prepare updates that support effective leadership conversations. This role reinforces alignment, readiness, and momentum across the strategy implementation process, while engagement with focus area sponsors and leads continues through existing leadership meetings and structures.
This role is a key member of the strategy implementation team and contributes directly to HMHI’s ability to translate strategic priorities into sustained, coordinated action.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
Work closely with initiative owners to support implementation activities and follow-through between established strategy check-ins.
Support initiative progression from planning into execution by coordinating updates, timelines, and readiness.
Track initiative status, dependencies, and risks, and follow up with initiative owners to support steady momentum.
Prepare summaries, materials, and updates to support leadership check-ins and ongoing strategy discussions.
Maintain and update strategy implementation tools, including initiative trackers, dashboards, charters, timelines, and action logs.
Document outcomes, decisions, and action items from strategy implementation discussions and support clear communication across stakeholders.
Surface cross-initiative considerations to inform leadership discussion and alignment.
Recommend and support refinements to coordination approaches and tools to strengthen strategy implementation over time.
Department intends to fill one vacancy and may choose to fill at any of the below job levels dependent on departmental needs and budget:
Strategy Implementation Specialist, II
This position will utilize a strong understanding of business process analysis, workforce planning, and operational reviews. Collaborate across teams throughout the strategic planning process. Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline. Conduct work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.
Expected Pay Range: $62,993 – $77,167
Strategy Implementation Specialist, III
This position will utilize a strong understanding of business process analysis, workforce planning, and operational reviews. Collaborate across teams throughout the strategic planning process. Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline. Conduct complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.
Expected Pay Range: $83,844 – $102,709
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT :
1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Strategy Implementation Specialist, II:
Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Strategy Implementation Specialist, III :
Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences
Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:
https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at
oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Open Date
01/26/2026
Requisition Number
PRN44110B
Job Title
Strategic Planning Analysts
Working Title
Strategy Implementation Specialist
Career Progression Track
P00
Track Level
P3 - Career, P2 - Developing
FLSA Code
Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
Yes
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area
U of U Health - Academics
Department
02135 - HMHI Administration
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
Please see below.
Close Date
04/26/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The Strategy Implementation Specialist
plays an important role in supporting the execution of HMHI’s strategic priorities. Reporting to the Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives & Project Management Office, this position helps ensure initiatives move from planning into execution by working closely with initiative owners, supporting follow-through between established check-ins, and maintaining clear visibility into progress.
The Strategy Implementation Specialist partners with initiative owners on day-to-day implementation needs, helping track progress, surface dependencies, and prepare updates that support effective leadership conversations. This role reinforces alignment, readiness, and momentum across the strategy implementation process, while engagement with focus area sponsors and leads continues through existing leadership meetings and structures.
This role is a key member of the strategy implementation team and contributes directly to HMHI’s ability to translate strategic priorities into sustained, coordinated action.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
Work closely with initiative owners to support implementation activities and follow-through between established strategy check-ins.
Support initiative progression from planning into execution by coordinating updates, timelines, and readiness.
Track initiative status, dependencies, and risks, and follow up with initiative owners to support steady momentum.
Prepare summaries, materials, and updates to support leadership check-ins and ongoing strategy discussions.
Maintain and update strategy implementation tools, including initiative trackers, dashboards, charters, timelines, and action logs.
Document outcomes, decisions, and action items from strategy implementation discussions and support clear communication across stakeholders.
Surface cross-initiative considerations to inform leadership discussion and alignment.
Recommend and support refinements to coordination approaches and tools to strengthen strategy implementation over time.
Department intends to fill one vacancy and may choose to fill at any of the below job levels dependent on departmental needs and budget:
Strategy Implementation Specialist, II
This position will utilize a strong understanding of business process analysis, workforce planning, and operational reviews. Collaborate across teams throughout the strategic planning process. Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline. Conduct work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.
Expected Pay Range: $62,993 – $77,167
Strategy Implementation Specialist, III
This position will utilize a strong understanding of business process analysis, workforce planning, and operational reviews. Collaborate across teams throughout the strategic planning process. Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline. Conduct complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.
Expected Pay Range: $83,844 – $102,709
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT :
1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Strategy Implementation Specialist, II:
Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Strategy Implementation Specialist, III :
Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences
Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:
https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at
oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.