VP of Operational Strategy

Overview

Position Summary :

Oversee the development and implementation of strategies to optimize operational efficiency and effectiveness within the organization . This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing processes, identifying areas for improvement, implementing best practices, and aligning operations with overall business objectives .

Responsibilities

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions**) :

• Develop and implement strategies to optimize operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Analyze current processes and procedures to identify areas for improvement.
• Lead cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and eliminate inefficiencies .
• Collaborate with department heads to align operational goals with overall business objectives .
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPI’s) to track progress and measure success.
• Conduct regular assessment of operational performance and make recommendations for improvement.
• Implement best practices and standards to ensure consistent quality and efficiency across the organization .
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and resource optimization.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational capabilities.
• Communicate strategies and initiatives to senior leadership.
• Provide guidance to operational teams to support the achievement of strategic goals.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal teams .
• Participate in development of company strategic and long-range plans
• Develop expertise in dental specialty industry trends and market insights to uncover new technologies or processes to spur growth within specialty
• Plan structured pilot programs for new areas of opportunity; scale across enterprise if successful
• Collaborate with the field leadership and dental offices to gain alignment prior to implementation of initiatives
  
  

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and a remote work setup.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear . The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms . This position required up to 5 0% travel.

Competencies

• Leadership - Developing people to meet their career goals and the organization’s goals . Places a high priority on developing others. Encourages people to accept developmental moves .
• Strategic Thinking - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Results Driven - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances . Persists in accomplishing objective despite obstacles and setbacks . Pushes self and motives other to achieve results.
• Business Acumen – Applying knowledge of business and the market to advance the organization’s goals . Keeps up with current and possible future policies, practices and trends . Uses knowledge of business drivers and how strategies and tactics play out in the market to guide actions.
• Decision Making - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Makes sound decisions, even in the absence of complete information. Considers all relevant factors and uses appropriate decision-making criteria and principles.
• Financial Management – Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions . Uses financial analysis to generate, evaluate and act on strategic opportunities . Integrates quantitative and qualitative information to draw accurate conclusions.
• Drives Engagement – Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives . Makes each person feel their contributions are important . Show a clear connection between people’s motivators and the organization’s goals .
• Drives Vision & Purpose – Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action. Display a personal commitment to the organization’s vision.
• Courage – Stepping up to address difficult issues and saying what needs to be said . Faces difficult issues and supports others who do the same.
  
  

Qualifications

Education & Qualification/Training:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or other related field required ; Master’s degree preferred .
• Seven (7) or more years of related progressive experience in operations within a healthcare setting.
  
  

Qualifications/Training

• Solid business acumen, strategic planning, problem solving and relationship building.
• Ability to develop operational plans, focused on delivering performance.
• Superior process improvement skills .
• Exceptional project management skills; ability to prioritize .
• Ability to engage, internally and externally .
• Excellent communication skills, including the confidence to engage with executive level audiences.