Executive Director of Strategic Operations

GRADE

16

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center, Jessup, MD

Main Purpose of Job

This position is a strategic advisor and operational partner to the Hospital CEO and senior leadership team. This position ensures high-priority initiatives move forward effectively by streamlining communication, supporting cross-functional coordination, and driving accountability. This position is instrumental in advancing regulatory readiness, workforce planning, safety initiatives, infrastructure modernization, and culture change. This position evaluates, analyzes and researches health care data to support hospital programs, operational services, and policy development. This position generates reports to summarize findings, make decisions and recommendations to hospital leadership and stakeholders and develop project initiatives that are data-driven, cost effective and compliant with regulatory standards. This position will be responsible for aligning strategy with execution, leading cross-functional projects, managing executive calendars, preparing for meetings, synthesizing information for decision-making, and serving as a liaison between departments and stakeholders. This position encompasses a broad spectrum of responsibilities crucial for organizational success. A core function involves meticulously aligning strategic initiatives with their practical execution, ensuring that high-level objectives translate into tangible outcomes. This requires a keen understanding of both organizational vision and operational realities. This role will also oversee complex cross-functional projects. This includes defining project scope, establishing timelines, allocating resources effectively, mitigating risks, and driving projects to successful completion through collaboration with diverse teams.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Experience: Four years of administrative staff or professional work. Notes: 1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience. 2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience. 3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience. 4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess the following: Ability to operationalize executive strategy into measurable work plans with proven success leading cross-functional initiatives in complex organizations Experience designing governance structures, dashboards, or executive tracking systems with advanced written and verbal executive communication skills Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, public sector, or regulated environments with high organizational intelligence and strong project management, risk mitigation capability and ability to operate independently with minimal supervision Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or a related field Progressive leadership experience in hospital or healthcare system administration Experience working in high-pressure, complex environments with diverse stakeholders

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted. If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251. If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.