Business Planning Manager

The Strategy Office is responsible for the development and refinement of the enterprise strategic plan and strategic operating plans, including business development activities, diversified revenue identification, and strategic insight spanning the tripartite mission of clinical care, education, and research. Business and Development and Growth, a department within the Strategy Office, drives business planning functions in collaboration with executive leaders across health to manage organic and inorganic development activities.

Job Summary

We offer exceptional employment benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacations and holidays, excellent retirement savings and investment plans, continuing education, and reduced fee and scholarship programs.

THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY

Responsibilities

The Business Planning Manager is responsible for leading the development of opportunities, concepts, business cases, and execution plans for departments and business units, internal to UCDH through subordinate staff, and other matrixed leaders across the organization. He/she will manage business planning professionals to produce market research reports, conduct internal capabilities assessments, provide financial modeling, lead business planning, and progress monitoring for the organization. The manager maintains accountability for stewardship of human and financial resources necessary to achieve objectives related to business development and strategy at UCDH. This role will provide guidance to executive leadership including COOs, CFO, CIO, CAOs, Departmental Chairs and other organizational executives, to identify and target strategic initiatives as identified by the Clinical Strategic plan to develop solution-driven outcomes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Care Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field with five or more years of experience managing in health care consulting, hospital or healthcare operations, strategy, and business development; or a combination of education and experience
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and lead multi-disciplinary, cross-functional teams. Ability to motivate staff and achieve results.
• Advanced knowledge of business development practices, process improvement, and cost management initiatives.
• Advanced analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills to assess complex issues and develop solutions
• Advanced planning, project management, change management, and process improvement skills
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including ability to positively interact with executives, providers, and staff at all levels
• Demonstrated strong leadership, supervisory, and interpersonal skills to lead and work collaboratively and effectively with multi-disciplinary, cross-functional teams, and with executives, providers, and staff at all levels
• Knowledge of health care forecasting methodologies and financial modeling
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office software and database applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Health Care Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field
• Highly developed knowledge and experience in healthcare planning and business development
• Knowledge and experience with UC Davis Health organization, structure, clinical, research, and administrative departments
• Experience in large academic healthcare setting

Special Requirements

This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.

The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we’re solving life’s most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don’t just maintain - we improve.

We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds, and you belong here.

As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.