Manager, Strategic Operations and Program Planning - Ambulatory Admin - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Exempt) (Non-Union)

The Strategic Operations and Program Manager supports Keck Medicine of USC by facilitating clinical program planning and service line development from a strategic operations perspective and shaping the implementation of Keck Medicine of USC's. The Manager collaborates with senior leaders, strategy and operations experts, and stakeholders across the health system to support the achievement of health system goals which span multiple entities. The Manager supports Keck Medicine's vision to operationalize service lines and clinical programs across the enterprise. This role is deeply connected to enterprise strategic business planning efforts, with a focus on organizing the key leaders and operations across the health system to support operational success. Manages the analysis of the organization's business operations to ensure strategic initiatives are aligned with departmental and organizational objectives in the development of new service lines and programs. This leader maintains trusted relationships and partners effectively with internal and external stakeholders to shape and define a roadmap, gain agreement for the strategy, establish an implementation plan, and monitor key metrics. Focus on improving efficiency, identifying opportunities for optimization, and providing data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making. They will support multiple program workstreams and new service lines implementation and transitioning to stakeholders while maintaining communication and facilitating key strategic decisions amongst senior leaders at the health system. The Manager may also be asked to support senior university and health system leadership in time-sensitive or highly confidential matters. The Manager supports change management efforts by ensuring stakeholder engagement in planning, implementation, and monitoring activities to drive sustainable program growth.

The Program & Operations Manager is responsible for the strategic and operational oversight of service lines across USC Care. This role merges program management expertise with operational leadership to ensure the successful execution of quality improvement initiatives, service line development, and cross-functional coordination. The manager will lead strategic planning, program implementation, and operational execution while fostering collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Duties:

• Drives planning efforts to support the implementation of strategic goals for new programs, partners, and geographies across USC Care; working closely with strategic and operational leads over ambulatory and systemwide integrations and acquisitions.
• Acts as core liaison between program teams and USC Care leadership. Monitors and tracks risk and issues and performs qualitative analyses to track mitigation plans; works with cross-functional groups to mitigate and escalate risks to senior leadership as needed. Evaluate operational risks, develop risk mitigation strategies, and implement risk management practices to safeguard business operations.
• Demonstrates extensive program management expertise to ensure development and implementation of detailed program plans, inclusive of input and engagement from internal and external stakeholders as appropriate. Develops detailed program management plans to drive predictable results (track performance and results of programs), revises plan as appropriate, provides regular status updates and develops/maintains program deliverables.
• Operationally implements protocols, processes, and procedures to improve operations. This includes a deep understanding of metrics.
• Connects strategy with business operations, drawing from disciplines such as strategy development, business analysis, process management, operations and systems analysis. Continually partners with strategy team to review industry trends and formulate recommendations to executive leaders, works with operations teams to implement new programs and quality improvement initiatives. Displays strong leadership and sound organizational skills, building relationships with operations and local leaders to develop working knowledge in clinical service areas. Serves as an internal consultant to inform our current and future operational needs alongside business strategies. Possesses strong executive presence and develops trusted relationships with executive leaders across the health system.
• Plans and develops program objectives and/or content. Researches and identifies trends and needs and establishes program directions accordingly.
• Assesses quality of program operations. Modifies existing program services or creates new program offerings to maintain or enhance program standing. Links program with other relevant departments on or off campus as necessary.
• Develops and administers program operating and administrative policies. Manages the dissemination