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University of Iowa · 3 months ago

Transformation Consultant

Iowa City, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

University of Iowa Health Care is the state’s only comprehensive academic medical center, bringing together world-class patient care, pioneering research, and outstanding education. The Transformation Consultant will play a key role in supporting and defining the enterprise transformation journey by collaborating with various leaders to drive high-impact initiatives and deliver insight-backed recommendations.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Acts as a transformation consultant to the enterprise on high-priority projects and initiatives and orchestrates complex initiatives across the organization with support from leadership

Leads formulation and delivery of transformation initiatives. Defines objectives and associated metrics to provide strategic visibility of organizational progress; manages multiple work streams/projects efficiently

Leverages knowledge, skills, and relationships to rapidly develop frameworks, define work approaches, conduct analysis, generate insights, and communicate those insights to support / influence approach and transformation agenda

Synthesizes analytics and key insights into complete presentations outlining objectives, analysis, findings, and recommendations. Presents findings to team, mid and senior-level stakeholders, and provides assistance in developing presentations that will be presented to large audiences, including executive leadership team

Designs and undertakes complex quantitative and qualitative assessments, and conducts primary research as appropriate, to support the development of evidence-based transformation efforts

Analyze data to derive actionable insights aligned with EPC priorities

Partner with project managers and key stakeholders across clinical, operational, and administrative areas to gather inputs for strategy execution

Facilitate discovery and ideation sessions to scope problems and initiate solutioning for top enterprise priorities

Identify risks, barriers to progress, and resistance to change; escalate and collaborate to resolve issues

Proven analytical and critical thinking skills required to effectively quantify operational benefits for performance improvement initiatives, identify risks to achieving projected outcomes, and develop and implement solutions to address data gaps or risks

Facilitate strategic thinking and consulting skills in guiding the organization toward workable strategies and solutions

Develop strategic materials, reports, and presentations that translate analysis into clear, compelling narratives for senior leaders

Support change management initiatives

Maintain ongoing communication and alignment through regular stakeholder meetings and collaboration sessions

Contribute to building standardized processes, documentation, and reporting templates within the Transformation Office

Engage in continuous learning and process improvement efforts to increase the Transformation Office’s impact

Drive innovation efforts and identify opportunities for system-wide improvement

Qualification

Healthcare strategyTransformation consultingData analysisProject managementPowerPoint proficiencyExcel proficiencyLeadership abilityCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailRelationship building

Required

Master's degree in business, health administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

5 years of professional experience in management consulting, health care strategy, operations, transformation, or similar roles

Demonstrated experience working on cross-functional projects in complex organizations

Strong proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel

Proven ability to focus on priorities, strategies, and vision

Advanced ability to coach, facilitate, and influence people at all levels

Advanced ability to build and maintain relationships with a broad range of staff and members of the community

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly with senior stakeholders

Demonstrated attention to detail

Demonstrated ability to determine relevance and prioritize tasks

Demonstrated advanced effective writing skills to include knowledge of all aspects of communications and effectively communicate with all levels of an organization

Proven leadership ability

Effective problem-solving skills

Demonstrated ability to put forth persuasive arguments

Ability to thrive in a dynamic, matrixed environment and manage ambiguity

Demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful work environment

Preferred

Strong business acumen

Analytical thinking with the ability to synthesize complex data into insights

Strategic problem-solving and creative solution development / storytelling

Strong organizational and project management abilities, with experience in strategic road mapping

Experience leading a team of professionals

Advanced knowledge of the organization's processes, protocols and procedures

Knowledge of common organization-specific and other computer application programs

Experience navigating health care workflows and enterprise decision-making structures

Experience working in consulting for health care systems or academic medical centers

Familiarity with health care or medical center transformation and strategic implementation

Proficiency with tools such as PowerPoint and Excel

Exposure to analytics interpretation and storytelling for executive audiences

Company

University of Iowa

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On our beautiful campus spanning the Iowa River, our faculty and staff enjoy access to an array of cultural, educational, and recreational activities.

Founded in 1986

Iowa City, Iowa, USA

10001+ employees