Senior Vice President Operational Excellence

Senior Vice President Operational Excellence Surgery Partners - 2.7 Nashville, TN Job Details Full-time 20 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Cost management Revenue cycle management Master's degree in business administration Strategic management Patient flow optimization Master of Health Administration Operations management Healthcare resource management Organization design Facilities management Supply chain Six Sigma methodology implementation Data reporting 11+ years Cost control ROI Team development Key Performance Indicators Talent pipeline development Financial operations management Decision making Performance Improvement (PI) Master's degree in healthcare administration Root cause analysis Senior level Cross-functional collaboration Business Post-merger integration Master of Business Administration Project leadership Escalation handling Cross-functional team management Leadership Implementing cost-saving initiatives Data-driven decision making Staffing management Cross-functional communication Consulting firm experience Senior leadership Full Job Description The SVP operates as a strategic partner to the COO and field leadership—facilitating disciplined operating reviews, developing and implementing systematic tools and process changes, surfacing and addressing root causes, and mobilizing resources to address performance gaps. This role also serves as the enterprise escalation point for operational hotspots, deploying targeted SWAT support to evaluate, stabilize, improve, and scale performance. Depending on the individual and final organizational design, this role may also oversee Facilities and Integration functions to ensure operational consistency, capital discipline, and seamless onboarding of acquired assets. Core Responsibilities Enterprise Performance Management & Operations KPI Governance Own and maintain the enterprise operating KPI framework, ensuring alignment from Board-level metrics to corporate, regional, and facility-level scorecards Standardize definitions, reporting methodologies, and performance thresholds and in collaboration with data analytics team help drive a data-driven operational culture Support structured operating reviews that move beyond reporting to disciplined and accountable, forward action-oriented sessions Ensure clear action plans, accountability ownership, and follow-through on performance gaps Translate performance outcomes into executive Board-ready reporting Build & Lead Internal Continuous Improvement / OE Team Establish and scale an internal Operational Excellence team embedded within the enterprise Deploy Lean, Six Sigma, root cause, and structured problem-solving methodologies across field and corporate functions Build replicable playbooks for operational best practices that can be rolled out across the entire field organization Develop internal talent (and pipeline for future operators) and create a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision making Enterprise-Wide Operational Initiatives Lead cross-functional initiatives that materially impact EBITDA, cash flow, and clinical efficiency, including but not limited to: OR utilization optimization Staffing model redesign and labor productivity Supplies standardization and cost containment Revenue cycle throughput improvements Clinical throughput and scheduling efficiency Site-level EBITDA turnaround plans Ensure disciplined stage gates, ROI tracking, and measurable impact tied to financial outcomes. PMO & Cost Management Governance Lead the enterprise Project Management Office (PMO) Prioritize initiatives aligned with strategic and financial objectives Drive cost management and margin expansion initiatives across operations Ensure visibility into initiative ROI, timeline adherence, and resource allocation Eliminate initiative fatigue by prioritizing and sequencing work effectively across the enterprise Operational SWAT Team / Performance Stabilization Establish and oversee a rapid-response "SWAT" team deployed to operational hotspots. Address underperforming facilities or regions through root cause analysis and structured intervention plans Partner with regional and field leadership to stabilize and return sites to performance benchmarks Ensure lessons learned are codified and scaled system-wide Profile & Experience 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in consulting, healthcare services, multi-site operations, or private equity-backed environments Proven experience leading enterprise PMO or operational excellence functions Clear ability to work with a variety of personality types and drive action through influence and not just direct reporting Demonstrated ability to drive measurable margin improvement across distributed operations Deep understanding of operational levers including labor, supply chain, throughput, and capital efficiency Strong financial fluency with the ability to connect operational metrics to EBITDA and cash performance Executive presence with the ability to facilitate high-accountability discussions at the Board and field levels MBA, MHA, or advanced degree preferred. Impact of the Role This role ensures: Enterprise clarity around what matters to the operations (KPI discipline) Structured execution of strategic priorities Margin expansion through operational rigor Rapid stabilization of underperforming assets Scalable, repeatable operational best practices Seamless integration of acquisitions Strong Board-level visibility and confidence in execution

Benefits:

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Health Savings Account with an employer contribution Life Insurance PTO 401(k) retirement plan with a company match And more!

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal busy office environment with much telephone work. Possible long hours as needed. The description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve. If you are viewing this role on a job board such as Indeed.com or LinkedIn, please know that pay bands are auto assigned and may not reflect the true pay band within the organization. No Recruiters Please Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.