Manager, Strategy and Planning
Location: Aurora, CO
The opportunity
Position is a member of the UCHealth Strategy and Planning team. Position leads and supports system-wide and regional-level strategy and planning activities. Position is based in Aurora, Colorado on the Anschutz Medical Campus with the option to work in a remote setting one day per week.
Reporting relationship
Reports to: Director, Strategy and Planning, UCHealth
Essential job duties
1.Independently leads strategic planning efforts for service lines or regional facilities in alignment with UCHealth's strategy.
2.Accurately understands the issues a stakeholder has identified (as well as underlying issues) and identifies the appropriateapproach and solution to meet stakeholder and system needs.
3.Leads, manages and supports direct reports which includes the assignment and management of tasks and timelines, as well as the development ofanalysts' skills and capabilities.
4.Serves as the primary project liaison to select stakeholders across the organization.
5.Independently prepares and directs market assessments by developing a list of key components to support business purpose, preparing competitor analyses and conducting data analyses and market research.
6.Leverages quantitative and qualitative data and industry research to support business needs and compiles relevant information into executive-level summaries and presentations with strategic observations and actionable insights.
7.Advances the analytical capability of the team by creating complex models and/or data visualizations
8.Serves as a subject matter expert on competitive landscape, industry trends and strategic planning frameworks and best practices.
Education and certification

• Minimum required education: Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred
• Minimum experience: Five years of relevant experience
• Experience in health care strategy, strategy consulting or corporate development preferred

Qualifications, Skills and Traits

• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to independently create and lead the development of deliverables
• Ability to build strong relationships and trust at every level of the organization
• Ability to effectively manage a diverse portfolio of projects and prioritize effectively
• Ability to appropriately manage confidential matters
• Ability to work in ambiguity and apply structured frameworks to define and solve business questions

The pay range for this position is: $108.846.40 - $174,158.40 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.
UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package:

• Full medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement plans to include 403(b) matching
• Paid time off. Start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• Wellness benefits
• An annual bonus may be paid to eligible employees based upon organizational and individual performance.
• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance
• Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may also qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year

Loan Repayment: UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.
At UCHealth, we do things differently
We believe in something different: a focus on the individuality of every person. In big ways and small, we exist to improve the extraordinary lives of all those we serve. As Colorado's largest and most innovative health care system, we as a team deliver on the commitment to provide the best possible experience for our patients and their families. We foster a true human connection and give people the freedom to live extraordinary lives. A career at UCHealth is more than a job, it's a passion.
Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent, integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking for individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine is ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is easy. We support creativity and curiosity so that each of us can find the extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth, we'll do everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a meaningful career. There's no limits to your potential here.
UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
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UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. UCHealth does not discriminate against any "qualified applicant with a disability" as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.