Director, Operations and Strategy

Strategy, Leadership, and Project Oversight Develops and executes strategic initiatives aligned with organizational priorities.Collaborates with senior leadership on operational, tactical, and strategic planning.Evaluates department goals and implements systems for productivity and efficiency.Leads cross-disciplinary projects such as virtual care and integrated care models.Provides strategic research administration and oversight for the departments research portfolio, supporting the lifecycle management of federal, state, and private grants and contracts. Monitors high-level financial, personnel effort alignment, and forecasting to ensure institutional and regulatory compliance; and partners with principal investigators, departmental administrators, and central research operations to streamline workflows and optimize infrastructure.Financial Management Contributes to and manages components of the departments operating budget, including those that occur in community partner settings. Primary focus on reporting and performance monitoring.Oversees preparation and analysis of financial reports for data-driven decisions.Serves as signature authority for expenditures and budget-related activities.Ensures compliance with fiduciary and regulatory requirements.Operational Oversight Designs and implements systems to improve clinical practice and administrative workflows.Monitors department goals, outcomes, and performance metrics.Identifies operational challenges and implements solutions in UT and community partner clinical practice settings.Maintains program sustainability and resource allocation.Talent Management and Staff Development Leads recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of staff.Coordinates annual evaluations and recommends merit and equity adjustments.Provides professional development opportunities and coaching.Fosters a collaborative work environment.Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Communicates timelines, deadlines, and updates across the department.Collaborates with HR, Finance, and Communications to achieve objectives.Engages with department leaders to promote innovation and best practices.Represents the department in meetings and organizational initiatives.MARGINAL OR PERIODIC FUNCTIONS:Supports special projects and organizational priorities as assigned.Participates in committees and task forces to advance institutional goals.Assists with policy development and compliance reviews.Contributes to strategic growth planning for new service lines.Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.Performs related duties as required.KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIESStrategic AgilityAnticipates future trends and consequences, creates competitive strategies.Aligns department goals with long-term organizational strategy.Identifies emerging opportunities for growth.Communicates vision clearly to stakeholders.Financial AcumenUnderstands financial drivers and uses data for decision-making.Prepares accurate forecasts and budgets.Analyzes financial reports to guide strategy.Ensures compliance with fiduciary standards.Building Effective TeamsCreates strong morale and spirit in teams.Provides coaching and development opportunities.Encourages collaboration and accountability.Resolves conflicts constructively.Decision QualityMakes sound decisions based on analysis and judgment.Balances short-term and long-term priorities.Uses data to support decisions.Seeks input from stakeholders when appropriate.Managing Vision and PurposeCommunicates a compelling vision and sense of purpose.Inspires commitment to organizational goals.Articulates clear expectations.Aligns team efforts with strategic priorities.EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE