University of Iowa · 3 months ago
Principal Transformation Consultant
Iowa City, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
7+ years expThe University of Iowa is seeking a Principal Transformation Consultant to lead their internal transformation consulting team within the Transformation Office. This role involves driving strategic implementation and delivering insights to support enterprise-wide change initiatives, while managing multiple projects and collaborating with various stakeholders in the healthcare sector.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of internal consultants tasked with supporting enterprise strategic initiatives
Deliver compelling presentations that distill complex data and insights into concise, actionable recommendations for senior leaders
Translate EPC meeting outputs into actionable pieces of work and support the transformation agenda with targeted consulting support
Develop and maintain project plans and roadmaps that align resources and workstreams with the organization’s strategic priorities
Partner with cross-functional TO leads (Project Management, Analytics, Performance Improvement) to synthesize findings and deliver insights to a senior executive audience
Design, lead, and manage large-scale change management efforts
Facilitate discovery and ideation sessions to identify opportunities for innovation and system-wide improvements
Build relationships across the Transformation Office, EPC, and departments/functions to foster alignment and drive stakeholder engagement
Promote agile methodologies, continuous improvement, and a culture of change readiness across the consulting team
Identify opportunities to engage operational improvement in consulting activities to identify, validate, and quantify root cause analyses across clinical departments, leveraging lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies
Oversee a portfolio of consulting projects from end to end, including project ideation, intake, sizing, resourcing, and outcomes measurement
Work closely with clinical and operational teams to identify consulting project requirements and manage resources effectively
Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes
Drive innovation in clinical operations by partnering and influencing clinical, people operations, school operations, product and technology, and other cross-functional teams
Build relationships with key stakeholders to foster collaboration and ensure that initiatives are well-coordinated across departments
Act as a liaison between clinical leadership and other departments to streamline communication and promote operational efficiency
Define data and key performance indicators for the successful implementation of projects
Use data to identify trends, monitor performance, and develop actionable insights for operational improvement
Expert-level skills working with executives, senior clinicians, and others to facilitate/lead opportunity analysis, recommend innovative solutions, structure reliable implementation plans, inform resource needs based upon industry data, identify key metrics/required reporting, and effectively manage initiatives to achieve targeted results
Regularly works on highly complex issues or problems that require analysis of unique issues/problems without precedent and/or structure
Exercises a high level of judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
Takes personal ownership for advancing significant change management initiatives
Provide regular updates and reports to leadership on progress, challenges, and achievements
Serve as a thought partner to the Executive Director of Transformation
Qualification
Required
Master's degree (MBA, MHA, MPH, or equivalent) or equivalent combination of education and experience
7 years of professional experience in management consulting, health care strategy, transformation, or similar roles
At least 2 years of experience managing teams or mentoring junior consultants
Strong proficiency in MS PowerPoint and Excel
Experience working within or consulting for medical centers or health systems
Experience in a leadership role within a corporate strategy or consulting environment
Experience in strategy execution, large-scale program management, or enterprise change initiatives
Proven track record of successfully leading complex, cross-functional projects and initiatives
Proven solid analytical and problem-solving abilities
Proven excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
Expertise in data analysis tools, strategic frameworks, and performance measurement techniques
Strategic agility combined with tactical execution and attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and collaborate across teams and stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Strong communication and executive presentation skills, including the ability to craft compelling narratives using data and insights
Demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful work environment
Preferred
10+ years of professional experience in management consulting, health care strategy, transformation, or similar roles
At least 5 years of experience managing teams or mentoring junior consultants
Prior experience working within or consulting for academic medical centers or health systems
Exposure to strategy execution, large-scale program management, or enterprise change initiatives
Familiarity with organizational design, change management, and transformation methodologies
Demonstrated project planning and strategic thinking skills with the ability to deconstruct complex problems
Adept at managing ambiguity and navigating organizational change with resilience and professionalism
Company
University of Iowa
On our beautiful campus spanning the Iowa River, our faculty and staff enjoy access to an array of cultural, educational, and recreational activities.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kurt H.
Assoc. Professor, E-MBA Business, UI College of Business; Advised 300 companies globally, CEO
Vince Nelson
President & CEO
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