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Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives and Business Transformation

Location: Tampa, FL (Remote considered for highly qualified candidates)
Reports to: Senior Vice President of Operations

About the Company

This is an opportunity to join a private equity-backed organization that provides essential services and solutions to the acute care healthcare world. The company is in a growth phase, focused on expanding its operational capabilities, improving efficiencies, and driving strategic transformation initiatives.

Position Summary

The Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives and Business Transformation will play a key leadership role in driving high-impact projects that enhance operational performance, streamline processes, and support long-term business objectives. This role requires a hands-on leader who can bridge the gap between strategy and execution, ensuring transformation initiatives deliver measurable value.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Execution

• Develop and execute strategic initiatives that align with the company’s growth and operational goals.
• Lead transformation projects from concept to implementation, ensuring seamless integration into daily operations.
• Serve as a key liaison between executive leadership and functional teams, ensuring alignment and execution.

Operational & Business Transformation

• Assess current business processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Partner with internal stakeholders across operations, finance, IT, HR, and other departments to implement best practices.
• Use data analytics to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement efforts.

Project & Change Management

• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring on-time delivery and alignment with business priorities.
• Develop tools, workflows, and frameworks to support sustainable transformation efforts.
• Lead change management initiatives to foster a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication

• Work cross-functionally to ensure stakeholder buy-in and smooth execution of strategic projects.
• Communicate transformation objectives effectively to leadership and frontline teams.
• Conduct training sessions, workshops, and progress updates to ensure transparency and engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Operations, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Eight or more years of experience in business transformation, strategic initiatives, or operational leadership in a dynamic, growing environment.
• Proven ability to execute high-impact transformation projects with measurable results.
• Strong expertise in process optimization, project management, Lean or Six Sigma methodologies, or similar frameworks.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in a private equity-backed or rapidly scaling organization is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Hands-on leadership with a willingness to engage in both strategic planning and execution.
• Ability to develop high-level transformation plans and translate them into practical, actionable steps.
• Collaborative approach, working effectively across departments, teams, and leadership levels.
• Resilient and adaptable in fast-paced, evolving environments with a problem-solving mindset.
• Results-oriented with a focus on achieving measurable business impact and continuous improvement.