Senior Level Executive - Operations

Overview

Senior Level Executive (Healthcare) We have been retained by a leading health system in Connecticut to identify its next Senior Level Executive / Operating Officer. This key organizational leader will drive operational excellence, support strategic growth initiatives, and ensure the highest standards of patient care across the system. The ideal candidate is a dynamic, relationship-oriented executive with deep operational expertise and a strong understanding of the healthcare industry.

They will embody the values of integrity, accountability, and respect in every aspect of their leadership.

• Operational Leadership:
  Oversee and optimize operations across Operations, Facilities Management (including EVS, Dietary, and Security), Ambulatory Services, and Service Lines.
• Strategic Execution:
  Translate organizational goals into actionable plans, ensuring measurable outcomes and sustainable growth.
• Physician & Stakeholder Engagement:
  Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with physicians, physician leaders, and key stakeholders involved in PSAs, MSAs, and other partnership agreements.
• Crisis Management:
  Serve as the go-to leader during organizational challenges—demonstrating responsiveness, decisiveness, and commitment, including onsite presence when needed.

• Visionary Leadership:
  Ability to inspire, motivate, and cultivate a positive, inclusive culture.
• Change Agility:
  Adapt quickly to evolving healthcare trends, technologies, and regulatory requirements.
• Influence & Impact:
  Demonstrated ability to lead transformative initiatives—examples may include hospital openings, service line launches, ambulatory growth, IT implementations (Epic, Oracle), and emergency response leadership.
• Passion & Commitment:
  Fully invested in the mission and values of the organization, with a clear sense of purpose as a healthcare leader.

• Comfortable engaging with the Board of Directors, providing strategic insights, and fostering trust.
• Prior board experience preferred; ability to represent the organization effectively at the governance level.

• Builds strong cross-functional relationships across the executive team and physician network.
• Actively participates in organizational events and community initiatives.
• Creates an environment of recognition and professional growth—developing future leaders and promoting internal talent.

• Strategic Planning & Execution:
  Align operational plans with organizational vision.
• Financial Acumen:
  Expertise in budgeting, resource allocation, and financial analysis.
• Data-Driven Decision Making:
  Leverage analytics to monitor performance and drive improvement.
• Operational Efficiency:
  Streamline processes and enhance workflows across departments.
• Change Management:
  Lead complex transitions, including mergers and acquisitions.
• Communication &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Exceptional ability to engage diverse stakeholders.

• Master’s degree in Finance (MBA) or Healthcare Administration (MHA) or with a healthcare focus required.
• Minimum 10 years in senior leadership roles within large, complex healthcare organizations.
• Proven success in managing multi-faceted healthcare operations, including revenue cycle, quality management, patient care coordination, and IT systems.

Salary:
The posted range is not a guarantee. The actual salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and education and could fall outside of this range. Contact us for more information.