How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary
Operations, Ancillary Services, and Safety Preparedness at UM Health is seeking a strategic, highly motivated, results-oriented leader to serve as Senior Director. The Senior Director provides both strategic leadership and operational oversight to essential Logistics and Support Services departments including Entrance Services, Environmental Services, Patient Equipment, Patient Transport, Mail Services, Retail Contracts, and Paging & Information Services.
The successful candidate will shape and implement policies and procedures that ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality service delivery in support of patient care and organizational objectives. The Senior Director drives operational excellence, fosters a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, and oversees financial, staffing, and compliance functions across all areas of oversight.
This role reports to the Associate Chief Operating Officer for Operations, Ancillary Services, and Safety.
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities*
- Direct daily operations to ensure safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
- Develop and implement strategic plans that align Logistics and Support Services functions with organizational goals.
- Ensure operations are aligned with organizational objectives, improving accuracy and efficiency in workflows.
- Lead the development and oversight of multi-million dollar operational budgets, ensuring optimal resource allocation and adherence to financial targets.
- Direct the planning and execution of capital projects for departments as necessary.
- Oversee benchmarking activities and monitor key performance indicators; reporting on outcomes and implementation data-driven process improvements.
- Build, lead, and develop high-performing teams by fostering a culture of excellence that enables teams to deliver high-quality service in alignment with organizational needs.
- Partner with clinical, administrative, and facilities leadership to support organizational initiatives and respond to evolving operational needs.
- Manage relationships with vendors
- Direct and support the creation and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and new initiatives.
- Lead teams through effective change in support of operational enhancements.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Operations Management, or related field.
- Minimum of 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience within a healthcare or large complex organization including at least 5 years of direct supervisory experience.
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
- Experience with performance management and staff development.
- Demonstrated success in developing and implementing strategic plans and process improvement initiatives.
- Strong analytical ability for data-driven decision making and performance monitoring.
- Strong financial and business acumen with experience developing and managing multi-million dollar budgets.
- Experience overseeing contractual agreements and managing relationships with third party vendors.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and levels of leadership.
- Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively and efficiently prioritize tasks, manage competing deadlines, and oversee multiple projects/initiatives simultaneously.
Desired Qualifications*
- Master's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Operations Management, or related field.
- Experience with collective bargaining agreements.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of UM policies and procedures.
- Experience using UM systems (FinProd, FinanceBI, HRMS, Cornerstone, etc)
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.