Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt (salaried)

Reports To: COO

SUMMARY: The Director of Special Projects to spearhead the successful integration and execution of strategic growth initiatives. This pivotal role oversees two primary growth pillars: acquisitive growth with a focus on integrating acquired organizations, services, or practices and Strategic Organic Growth with a focus on scaling new or close-won business with regional or national footprints. The Director ensures that every strategic investment meets its operational imperatives and financial objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Strategic Integration & Execution

• Direct the implementation and management of new business ventures in partnership with service line clinical and operational leaders.
• Ensure the execution of specific investment targets, ensuring deliverables align with Avel’s long-term financial and operational goals.
• Bridge the gap between high-level strategy and day-to-day execution for newly onboarded or developed entities.

2. Operational Excellence & Monitoring

• Collaborate across service lines to identify internal opportunities for process improvement and efficiency.
• Assist in establishing, measuring, and monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and financial performance metrics for all special projects.
• Provide data-driven insights to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with the Acquisition Team to support due diligence and lead the post-merger integration process.
• Work alongside the Innovation and Product Teams to evaluate potential strategic growth opportunities for organizational fit and scalability.
• Act as a primary liaison between clinical leadership and corporate strategy.

4. Leadership & Reporting

• Routinely advise senior leadership on project progress, emerging obstacles, and strategic recommendations.
• Navigate complex roadblocks by providing creative solutions to ensure successful scaling of regional and national footprints.
• Strong influence skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Ability to evaluate "best fit" for innovation and product opportunities within a complex clinical environment.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: The individual must be able to work the hours specified above. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform these essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, so long as the accommodation do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, developing, training, and retaining employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, Business, or a related field required; MBA or MHA preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in healthcare operations, strategic project management, or corporate development. Experience with post-acquisition integration is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, interpret financial statements, and track ROI on multi-million-dollar investments.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, and/or REGISTRATIONS:

• This position requires a valid driver’s license and that the employee is insurable by the Avel automobile liability insurance carrier.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Building effective teams: Building strong-identify teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
• Conflict management: Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Directing others: Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.
• Problem solving: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Planning: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Process management: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

RESPONSIBILITIES, EXPECTATIONS & STANDARDS:

• Commitment to the daily application of Avel’s mission, vision and core values to deliver access to high quality care.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, Federal and State laws, regulations and standards including but not limited to the Joint Commission.
• May be involved on organization committees or boards.

JOB CODE: 487