Senior Vice President of Strategy

2 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Kaufman Hall Full time

Vice President of Strategy & Business Transformation

About the Organization

Kaufman Hall is dedicated to empowering essential institutions—particularly in healthcare and education—to realize their utmost capabilities in serving the community.

For nearly four decades, we have been a reliable ally for our clients, providing unbiased, data-driven insights that enable them to achieve their objectives and confront their most significant challenges.

Our firm specializes in premier management consulting services across various domains, including Strategy & Business Transformation, Financial Planning & Data Analytics, Treasury & Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Revenue & Operations Improvement.

At Kaufman Hall, we hold the belief that enduring success is a product of informed decision-making, grounded in analytical rigor and guided by the core principles of corporate finance.

Position Overview

Kaufman Hall is in search of a Vice President to spearhead projects within the Strategy & Business Transformation practice. This role involves close collaboration with Managing Directors and Senior Vice Presidents on client projects, delivering strategic and financial advisory services. The ideal candidate will quickly take charge of client engagements with minimal supervision, demonstrating the capability to present to senior leadership and boards while managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

  • Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare sector, including historical and current issues related to providers, payment structures, and policy, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to diverse clients.
  • Lead the formulation of Kaufman Hall assignments, encompassing market research, enterprise-wide strategy development for health systems, growth strategy assessments, and service distribution planning.
  • Develop analytical frameworks to address critical questions faced by clients, including evaluations of organizational positioning across key dimensions such as quality, cost, access, and competitive standing.
  • Ensure exemplary project management to achieve successful outcomes from both Kaufman Hall and client perspectives.
  • Enhance thought leadership within Kaufman Hall and the healthcare sector through the creation of intellectual assets.
  • Possess a thorough understanding of the Kaufman Hall business model.
  • Play a pivotal role in the professional growth of Kaufman Hall staff, particularly within the strategy practice, guiding their success and contributions to engagements.
  • Support and lead additional internal initiatives as required.

Qualifications

  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in a consulting capacity focused on the healthcare provider sector.
  • Proven ability to manage a diverse range of projects, including organizational planning and partnership evaluations.
  • Strong understanding of the financial health and performance metrics of health systems.
  • Exceptional facilitation skills, both within organizations and in cross-entity discussions.
  • Excellent analytical capabilities with a track record of developing and assessing business and financial forecasts.
  • Demonstrated project management experience in a dynamic environment.
  • Ability to oversee 3-5 concurrent engagements within the practice.
  • Outstanding presentation and communication skills tailored for senior executives and board members.
  • Proficient technical and analytical skills, particularly in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Willingness to travel approximately 50% of the time.
  • Applicants must possess work authorization that does not require future visa sponsorship for employment in the United States.

Education

  • A Bachelor's degree is required; an MBA or advanced degree in Healthcare is preferred.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with reasonable accommodations.
  • Work primarily involves sitting, talking, hearing, and typing, with visual acuity for data analysis and extensive reading.

Work Environment

  • Moderate travel is required, potentially 50-75% of the time.
  • The position is ideally based in a hybrid model but is open to candidates from various locations.
  • Work settings include a mix of office, home office, and client environments, utilizing standard office equipment.
  • Maintaining a home office and proximity to an airport for travel may be necessary.

Kaufman Hall is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants, ensuring that all employment actions are conducted without regard to any legally protected status.



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