Sr. Transformation Consultant

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more.

With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health:
Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

GENERAL

SUMMARY:

As a Senior Transformation Consultant, you'll be the driving force behind enterprise-wide transformation initiatives that create measurable impact and lasting organizational change. You'll partner with executives and frontline teams to align ambitious transformation projects with strategic goals, navigate complex dependencies, and deliver results in dynamic, evolving environments. This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution—using data-driven insights, proven improvement methodologies, and strong relationship-building to unlock organizational potential and drive sustainable performance gains.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Alignment & Oversight:

• Partner with executive leadership to translate enterprise strategy into high-impact transformation projects that drive competitive advantage and long-term value creation.
• Navigate complex cross-project dependencies and escalations with strategic insight, establishing clear resolution pathways that keep initiatives moving forward.
• Shape organizational direction by ensuring transformation outcomes directly advance strategic priorities and create measurable business value.
• Lead transformation initiatives from conception through delivery, orchestrating sequencing, milestones, and portfolio priorities to maximize enterprise impact.
• Apply advanced improvement methodologies—Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, and continuous improvement tools—to identify opportunities, eliminate waste, and drive sustainable operational excellence.
• Harness data analytics and performance dashboards to uncover insights that inform executive decision-making and accelerate results.
• Develop compelling business cases and ROI models that quantify impact and build stakeholder confidence in transformation initiatives.
• Translate complex analyses into clear, actionable recommendations that shape enterprise strategy and drive organizational decisions.
• Establish governance frameworks that embed improvements into organizational DNA, ensuring accountability and sustained performance gains across the enterprise.
• Build authentic relationships across all organizational levels—from C-suite to frontline teams—using emotional intelligence, influence, and genuine engagement to drive adoption and commitment.
• Champion change initiatives by developing compelling narratives, engaging stakeholders at every stage, and supporting teams through transitions with empathy and clarity.
• Coach and mentor consultants and leaders on change management principles, communication strategies, and stakeholder engagement to strengthen enterprise-wide adoption and capability.

Engagement & Value Delivery:

• Proactively collaborate with cross-functional teams to uncover hidden opportunities, anticipate risks, and deliver measurable results that exceed…