Strategy Integration Partner

Title: Strategy Integration Partner
Location: Philadelphia, PA (Hybrid)
Type: Contract

Our client is seeking a Strategy Integration Partner who will manage large-scale projects in support of strategic initiatives.
Key Accountabilities:

• Project management/policy focus (establishing manual of policies, building out internal controls group).
• Project management/business side.
• Follow a structured, project management approach.
• Exhibit proficiency in planning, management, organization, and communication.
• With support, negotiates critical and controversial issues with leaders and project teams for the successful management and on-time delivery of projects.
• Communicates relevant project plans and alternatives, including issue and risk analyses and mitigation strategies to project stakeholders.
• Develops and monitors project budget and work plans and prepares appropriate documentation in support of planned projects.
• Works collaboratively with leaders to estimate project resources.
• Applies the organizational appropriate framework for managing projects.
• Partners with business and clinical leaders to manage and understand improvement measures, performance dashboards and score cards and to use data analysis to drive fact-based decision making.
• Adds a level of objectivity, business vision, and systems thinking (connects-the-dots) to the consulting conversation.
• Strategizes with team members to determine activities or interventions to create change in a human system.
• Effectively engages employees in an open dialogue and other activities to address resistance and build commitment to change.
• Effectively builds and facilitates project teams with clearly defined roles and responsibilities.
• Uses technology effectively for remote participation.
• Plans, coordinates, and provides formal and just in time training on project and program management.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 5 years' experience in professional leadership, quality, improvement, or project management experience
• Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and with a broad range of people to support programs and projects and take initiative when necessary.
• Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines.
• Change agent demeanor; must be a flexible thinker with an ability to quickly adapt to a changing environment.
• Knowledge of organizational dynamics, change theory, reliability and safety science, improvement methods and tools.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Previous experience with project management and business process improvement.
• Preferred certifications include Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), Certified Manager of Quality (CQM), and Project Management Certification (PMP).
• Possesses an intermediate level skill set and knowledge in the science and methods of process improvement.

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