Director Performance Groups Implementation

 

Director Performance Groups Implementation

 

What you will be doing:

The Director Performance Groups is accountable for the success of one or more of Premier’s Performance Groups including Accelerated Supply Chain Endeavor (ASCEND).  The purpose of performance groups is to achieve rapid improvements in supply chain performance and efficiency by way of contracting, standardization and other unique and differentiated sourcing strategies.  This position is responsible for overall program development, growth, project management, oversight committee and/or work group management, member and supplier program satisfaction.  This position works in collaboration with the Field Force, Sourcing, Product Management, IT, Operations, Marketing/Communications, Suppliers, project sponsors and other internal and external stakeholders to develop and operationalize the program. The Director facilitates the resources and activities necessary to work with the cohort of hospitals participating in the initiative to reach their objectives. This position works with project sponsors to develop as needed resources, programs, reporting, and tools to enable cohort hospitals to achieve rapid supply chain improvement.  The Director continually sells the value proposition to gain new program members, as well as retain existing participants.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibility #1

Performance Group Program Strategy

•           Develop and maintain overall program plan(s), which entails all details of the program including timelines, tasks, resources, growth opportunities, program statistics etc.

•           Work with key stakeholders to understand business requirements and expectations in order to enhance appropriate program offerings

•           Review business results against plan and develop action plans to address performance opportunities

Responsibility #2

Manage Key Performance Group Program Activities

•           Sell the value proposition to gain new program  members and retain existing members

•           Work in collaboration with all performance group teams, the field, sourcing and other key stakeholders to establish industry recognized metrics for tracking and documenting member value; operationalize business process for member reporting of metrics

•           Supervise the work of the Performance Group team(s) so that the cohorts are managed efficiently and knowledge transfer occurs routinely

•           Monitor program participation through compliance tracking

•           Communicate all program information appropriately to all necessary stakeholders.

•           Ensure problem resolution occurs, thereby furthering program development and momentum.

Responsibility #3

Committee Management

•           Manage Oversight Committees and /or work groups.

•           Oversee the scheduling and logistics of committee and or work group meetings.

•           Establish meeting agendas, facilitate committee meetings, document actions, and ensure notes are taken and distributed by the team

•           Develop and present reports to the Committees and or work groups

Responsibility #4

Program Communication

•           Communicate important program information to members, suppliers, the field and key stakeholders

•           Respond to member inquiries and questions immediately

•           Oversee content for marketing materials, press releases, etc.

•           Act as supplier liaison for programs, address issues on behalf of program members with suppliers to ensure issue resolution

Responsibility #5

Resource and Department Management

•           Oversee staffing, scheduling, coaching, mentoring and growth of staff

•           Provide constructive feedback as necessary

•           Ensure budget is maintained and efficiency is maintained

•           Collaborate with cross functional teams to provide appropriate coordination of the program and all related projects for effective use of shared resources

Other Activities

•           Other responsibilities as necessary based on various program requirements

​Required Qualifications

Work Experience:

Years of Applicable Experience - 7 or more years

Education:

Bachelors (Required)

 

Preferred Qualifications

Skills:

• Process improvement skills

• Solid knowledge and proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Internet Explorer

• Ability to complete contract negotiations and analyses in a timely, complete and accurate fashion

Experience:

• Contracting and Negotiations skills with health care suppliers

Education:

• Masters (MS, MA, MBA) preferred.

 

Additional Job Requirements:

• Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time 

• Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines 

• Attention to detail 

• Operate computer programs and software 

• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats.   

• Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public) 

• Making independent decisions 

• Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions 

 

Working Conditions: Remote

 

Travel Requirements: No travel required

 

Physical Demands: Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if movement is required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

 

Premier’s compensation philosophy is to ensure that compensation is reasonable, equitable, and competitive in order to attract and retain talented and highly skilled employees. Premier’s internal salary range for this role is $99,000 - $185,000. Final salary is dependent upon several market factors including, but not limited to, departmental budgets, internal equity, education, unique skills/experience, and geographic location. Premier utilizes a wide-range salary structure to allow base salary flexibility within our ranges.

Employees also receive access to the following benefits:

·       Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

·       401k retirement program

·       Paid time off

·       Participation in Premier’s employee incentive plans

·       Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Premier at a glance:

• Ranked #1 on Charlotte’s Healthiest Employers list for 2019, 2020 and 2022, and 49th Healthiest Employer in America (2022)
• ​Named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere® Institute for the 13th year in a row
• The only company to be recognized by KLAS twice for Overall Healthcare Management Consulting
   

Employees receive:

• Perks and discounts
• Access to on-site and online exercise classes
• Paid time off to volunteer in their communities

Premier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better. Teammates committed to improving the health of a nation. See why incredible challenges require incredible people.
 

Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of their age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, covered military or protected veteran status (e.g., status as a Vietnam Era veteran, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Serviced Medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or other protected veteran) disability, or any other applicable federal, state or local protected class, trait or status or that of persons with whom an applicant associates. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Premier complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply.  EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer.

Premier also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability or those who have a sincerely held religious belief. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to diversity_and_accommodations@premierinc.com or contact Premier Recruiting at 704.816.5200.

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