Job Description​

The Director of Planning for Saint Luke's Health System is responsible for leading the planning team in the development of strategic plans at various levels of the organization. Specific plan development includes, but is not limited to, the Health System Strategic Plan, Clinical Service Line Plans, Regional Operational Plans, and Programmatic/Department-Level Plans.

Skills and responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Deep understanding of strategic planning processes, from current state assessments through priority, tactic, and measurement development

• Deep understanding of market data and appropriate data sources/analyses to inform plan development

• People leadership experience

• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple planning initiatives at once

• Ability to build collaborative relationships with team members including but not limited to: the medical staff, nursing and other clinical areas, administration, and operational/support services to develop plans

• "Big Picture Thinking," with the ability to translate strategy into executable, operational tactics

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to various audiences, including top-level executives of the organization

• Proactively seek guidance, clarification and feedback from various leaders as appropriate

The selected candidate will report to the Vice President of Transformation & Strategic Planning. In addition to the primary responsibility of plan development, the Director of Planning will help support 'strategic execution' - tracking and measuring the implementation of plan initiatives in partnership with operational leaders and/or supporting leaders in revising tactical plans as needed to effectively meet the organization's strategic goals.

This role is eligible for a hybrid of remote and in-person work.

Job Requirements

Minimum years of experience: 5 years

Leadership (management) experience preferred

Master’s Degree (Required)

              Preferred Degree:

                             Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)

                             Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

Job Details

The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Effective November 1st, 2021, full COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment for all Saint Luke’s Health System employees unless a medical or religious exemption is approved.