Strategy & Ops Consultant Sr

Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Downers Grove
Posted on: June 16, 2022

Job Description:

As a member of the Performance Advisory Office department, manages complex strategic projects or engagements or may lead execution of portions of complex projects or engagements. Develops project work plans and related performance metrics to ensure all project activities are executed against established timelines and budgets. Uses accepted process improvement or project management methodologies and effective management of internal/external resources assigned to complete integration and optimization activities.Works effectively in complex environments containing value conflicts and uncertainties.. Shares views with others, expressing own ideas and thoughts clearly and openly while also being prepared to listen to other, differing, views before reaching conclusions. May use professional network to seek contributions from others. Changes management processes and tools to create a strategy to support adoption of the changes required by a project or initiative. Gathers, records and analyses data and information through ordered and logical processes and translates data into useable output. In assignments uses own knowledge to contribute within a project team. Uses a variety of data gathering, problem solving and analytical techniques that take into account client and own values and objectives and the type of recommendations to be made. Evaluates tools and techniques against validity criteria and uses them to obtain best data, information or knowledge available, within budgetary or organizational constraints.Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the variety of styles, skills and techniques that are appropriate to the context in which the coaching takes place. Uses presentation tools and techniques effectively. Manages group processes to achieve desired outcomes, using facilitation tools and techniques to maximize the group's decision-making potential. Manages client assignments successfully, ensuring that objectives, deadlines and budgets are agreed and delivered on time. Demonstrates competent use of planning tools and techniques, and sets milestones appropriate for the size and scale of the assignment. Shows flexibility and adaptability to changing demands and deadlines.Identify possible changes needed to productivity/labor management system. Works with operational leaders to address important decisions while uncovering further success factors.Scheduled Hours8am-5pm M-F is typical. Remote work position.Licenses & CertificationsNone Required.DegreesBachelor's Degree in Business or related field.Required Functional ExperienceTypically requires 5 years of experience in healthcare payer or provider operations.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesDemonstrated leadership abilities and ability to relate to staff and to motivate, instruct, guide, assign, advise and mentor project teams.Extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of project and program management methodologies and tools.Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite.Strong written and oral communication skills with demonstrated ability to concisely communicate with key leaders. Ability to establish goals, milestones and priorities, ensuring team members understand work assignments and in communicating project status, risks and issues to management.Highly motivated, organized, self-starter with a focus on delivery of key project objectives with the ability to work through the challenges associated with large complex projects. Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills and evidence of being a strong team player. Possesses a strong orientation toward innovation and new ideas. Strong facilitation and persuasion skills with ability to influence peers, superiors and sub-ordinates. Capable of influencing project team members to achieve goals associated with successful project delivery.

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