Vice President, Operational Excellence Greater Los Angeles, CA Area

The Company is seeking a Vice President for Operational Excellence to establish and lead its strategic and operational transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will be the senior administrative leader for transformation governance, value creation, and the transition of major initiatives to sustainable operational ownership. This role involves partnering with executive, physician, and operations leaders, as well as faculty and administrative leaders, to translate institutional priorities into measurable improvements in financial and operational performance. The Vice President will be accountable for the operating model, portfolio governance, initiative performance, and the development of internal transformation capability. Responsibilities also include ensuring strong governance practices, providing executive oversight of the portfolio, and promoting a culture of disciplined prioritization, accountability, and continuous improvement. Candidates for the Vice President position should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with a Master's degree preferred, and a minimum of 12 years' progressive leadership experience in healthcare, academic medicine, or related fields. Experience in leading complex enterprise transformation, operating-model change, and large-scale organizational change is essential. The ideal candidate will have a background in a large academic medical center, integrated health system, or similarly complex organization, and a proven track record in leading initiatives related to revenue growth, cost improvement, and organizational performance. The role requires a leader who can effectively partner with various stakeholders, including Human Resources and Marketing, to ensure workforce readiness, adoption strategies, and alignment in communications.

Hiring Company

Cedars-Sinai