Director Process Improvement

Description

Calling All Visionary Leaders!

Are you a catalyst for change with a deep passion for healthcare transformation? Do you excel at deciphering complex challenges and driving impactful process improvements? If so, we've got the opportunity you've been waiting for!

The Role:

As the Process Improvement Director, you'll be a pivotal force in advancing our strategic initiatives. Stationed in our dynamic hub, you will collaborate with core leaders and caregivers to dissect key processes, unveil improvement opportunities, and execute transformative action plans through the lens of Lean thinking and TPS methodologies. You'll be instrumental in crafting comprehensive continuous improvement strategies, propelling us toward our business aspirations. Utilizing structured problem-solving, insightful data analysis, and profound business acumen, you'll provide astute recommendations that prioritize actions, inform strategies, and steer the attainment of our goals. A master collaborator, you'll partner with cross-functional stakeholders to seamlessly navigate interdependencies while fostering an action-biased culture through coaching and unwavering leadership.

What You'll Do:

• Champion of Lean Operating Systems: Spearhead the leadership and promotion of our strategy to evolve and sustain a robust Lean Operating System.
• Driver of Continuous Improvement: Lead the charge in executing continuous improvement endeavors-whether events, projects, or strategic initiatives-encompassing scope definition, root cause analysis, data analytics, change management, risk mitigation, and implementation planning.
• Execution Facilitator: Organize project teams and hold members accountable, ensuring that activities align with requirements and timelines.
• Process Analyst: Dive into processes and complex data sets to spotlight areas ripe for improvement, trace root causes, and uncover performance trends.
• KPI Architect: Provide expert guidance in crafting meaningful KPIs and establishing standard work processes.
• Mentor and Guide: Offer coaching and consulting in continuous improvement, Agile methodologies, change management, and project management mindsets.
• Cultural Innovator: Challenge and inspire stakeholders at every organizational level, fostering a culture centered on continuous improvement, experience design, and proactive action.
• Process Improvement Expert: Apply your expertise to identify and drive enhancements across our organization.

What You'll Bring:

• Educational Background: A Bachelor's degree in Healthcare, Engineering, or Business-or equivalent education/experience.
• Proven Experience: 8 years of applying continuous improvement tools and methodologies, managing projects of varied complexity, and leading cross-functional teams.
• Facilitation Mastery: 5 years of orchestrating continuous improvement events and mentoring others in the practice.
• Healthcare Insight: Experience in a healthcare setting preferred, alongside a Lean Black Belt certification.
• Credential Requirements: Obtain a California Fire and Life Safety Card within 30 days of hire.
• Demonstrated Success: Proven application of Lean/TPS methodologies to realize business objectives.
• Project Design Proficiency: Skilled in designing and implementing project/action plans, directing projects, and coordinating operational teams.
• Influence and Relationship Building: Strong capability to cultivate relationships, motivate, and secure commitment across the organization.
• Tool Proficiency: Experience with diverse tools to capture and manage work effectively.
• Communication Expertise: Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to present information effectively using various formats and channels to diverse audiences.
• Data Analysis Excellence: Skillful analysis of complex data sets, intuitive visualization, and development of meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: Responsive to prioritization shifts within a continuously evolving environment.
• Independent and Team Worker: Capable of working autonomously or as part of a team with limited supervision.
• Cross-Functional Navigator: Competent in understanding and managing key interdependencies and relationships.
• Critical Thinking: Exceptional attention to detail paired with strong critical thinking capabilities.
• Judgment and Decision-Making: Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis.

Why Join Us?

• Create a Lasting Impact: Be part of a transformative organization dedicated to redefining healthcare and enhancing countless lives.
• Innovate Freely: Experience autonomy and robust support to actualize your groundbreaking ideas.
• Collaborate with Excellence: Work alongside a team of talented professionals passionate about their work.
• Embrace a Dynamic Sphere: Engage with the challenges and rewards of a fast-paced, ever-evolving industry.

Are you ready to be a beacon of change in healthcare?

If you possess a visionary mindset and a fervent commitment to process improvement, we urge you to apply! Join us and help pave a path toward a healthier future for all.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Requsition ID: 372008

Company: Providence Jobs

Job Category: Process Improvements

Job Function: Quality/Process Improvements

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Day

Career Track: Leadership

Department: 7004 PCSTMC QUALITY ASSURE

Address: CA Tarzana 18321 Clark St

Work Location: Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Ctr-Tarzana

Workplace Type: On-site

Pay Range: $68.62 - $108.34

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.