Howard University Hospital ยท 1 day ago
Associate Vice President, Executive Operations & Operational Excellence
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$167K/yr - $267K/yr
5+ years expHoward University Hospital is a nationally recognized academic medical center committed to advancing health equity and excellence in patient care. The Associate Vice President, Executive Operations & Operational Excellence serves as a strategic leader responsible for driving operational effectiveness and performance improvement across the hospital, partnering with various leaders to enhance efficiency and patient experience.
Health CareMedical
Responsibilities
Serve as a strategic advisor to the Hospital President and Executive Leadership Team on operational priorities and system-wide initiatives
Lead enterprise-wide operational excellence and performance improvement efforts to enhance quality, efficiency, access, and patient experience
Partner with clinical and operational leaders to identify workflow inefficiencies and implement sustainable, data-driven process improvements
Direct large-scale, cross-functional initiatives and special projects from concept through execution
Design, standardize, and implement operational and administrative processes that support hospital performance and scalability
Establish, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), dashboards, and scorecards aligned with organizational goals
Analyze operational and financial performance data to evaluate initiative effectiveness and guide continuous improvement efforts
Lead change management initiatives, including communication, training, and stakeholder engagement, to ensure adoption of new workflows
Build strong relationships across departments to ensure alignment, accountability, and effective execution of initiatives
Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards across all operational initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the scope and responsibility of the role
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated success leading complex operational or performance improvement initiatives
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills
Executive-level communication and presentation skills
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without authority
Expertise in project management, process improvement, and operational reporting
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Performance Management, or a related field
Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in business management, operations, or leadership roles
Preferred
Master's degree
Experience in healthcare operations is strongly preferred
Lean Six Sigma
Project Management certification
Other relevant process improvement certifications
Consulting experience with a focus on operations management
Experience in data analysis, financial performance, and budget management
Benefits
Competitive executive compensation
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
Retirement plans with employer contribution
Paid time off and holidays
Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
The opportunity to make a meaningful impact within an academic healthcare environment
Company
Howard University Hospital
Howard University Hospital offers health care facilities .
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jonathan (Joe) Perry
Chief Financial Officer
Carlos A. Vargas, IPMA-CP
Chief Human Resources Officer
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