Director of Planning and Initiative Development

Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children's Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Children's Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City - a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children's health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

The Director of Planning and Initiative Development, in partnership with departmental leadership, is responsible for developing strategic partnerships with the executive and senior leaders across Children's Mercy to develop and execute on the health systems strategic plan and all associated Strategic Initiatives. To ensure success of both the Strategic Plan and Strategic Initiatives, this role is responsible for the ongoing operations and management of the Enterprise Initiative Management process, including, but not limited to identification, development, and evaluation of all "covered" initiatives. The Director of Planning and Initiative Development reports to the Senior Director of Strategic Services.

At Children's Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it's important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children's Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Partners with executive and senior leaders across the enterprise to identify and develop strategic initiatives that support the success of the organizations strategic plan.
• Partners with executive and senior leaders across the enterprise to development divisional level strategic plans that support the success of the organizations strategic plan.
• Strategic Partnership: Lead partnership and growth efforts across the priority markets, on building relationships and hospital reputation resulting in strategic positioning with the referral markets.
• Personnel Management: Provide appropriate guidance, feedback, and coaching for staff to develop and flourish as well as being a role model and mentor for other leaders and staffing for staff to develop and flourish.

• Master's Degree and 5-7 years' experience. Prior upper-level leadership and management experience working with executive leaders within a hospital or healthcare setting is required. Knowledge of hospital strategic plans, hospital operations, ambulatory clinic operations, and employed physician practices is preferred. Pediatric experience is a bonus. Applicant must have experience in developing successful and proven strategies for a highly complex organization. OR
• Bachelor's Degree and 10 or more years of experience required. Prior upper level leadership and management experience working with executive leaders within a hospital or healthcare setting is required. Knowledge of hospital strategic plans, hospital operations, ambulatory clinic operations, and employed physician practices is preferred. Pediatric experience is a bonus. Applicant must have experience in developing successful and proven strategies for a highly complex organization.
• (PMP) Project Management Professional Preferred

The benefits plans at Children's Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $62.06/hr, but your salaried offer will be determined based upon your education and experience.

This position is entirely remote or work-from-home. The person hired must live in the Kansas City metro area and may attend on-site meetings, as scheduled.

Children's Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children's Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.