At Jefferson Center, it is our policy and our mission to be inclusive and mindful of the diversity of everyone who comes through our doors. We are passionate about building a community where mental health matters and equitable care is accessible to all races, ethnicities, abilities, socioeconomic statuses, ages, sexual orientations, gender expressions, religions, cultures, and languages.
The Enterprise Strategy and Transformation Director is a senior leadership role responsible for driving strategic clarity, enterprise alignment, operational excellence, and innovation across Jefferson Center. This position leads enterprise-wide project management efforts, and champions technical training and transformation initiatives. This role will serve as a thought partner to the Executive Leadership Team, and as a key integrator across departments, ensuring that strategic priorities are translated into actionable plans and measurable outcomes. This is a hybrid position with remote and on site (Wheat Ridge, CO) duties.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning, Execution and Oversight
- Lead the development and refinement of the organization’s strategic plan, in collaboration with executive leadership, and stakeholders.
- Translate strategy into clear annual priorities, operational goals and aligned performance metrics.
- Ensure alignment between strategic goals and operational plans, fostering organizational awareness and accountability.
- Provide structure and support for new initiatives, including change management, risk mitigation, and organizational engagement.
Organizational Performance and Analytics
- Design and facilitate periodic strategy and operational reviews to assess program-level performance, identify challenges, and drive strategic improvements
- Guide Directors and Managers in interpreting key metrics, crafting narratives, and proposing solutions.
- Ensure follow-through on action items and maintain continuity across review cycles.
Project Management and Innovation
- Oversee enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, including transformation efforts, and innovation pilots
- Consolidate project management functions to streamline execution and reporting.
- Support cross-functional collaboration and interdependency mapping to promote “One Jefferson Center” thinking.
Technical Training and Capacity Building
- Develop and implement training programs to build technical and strategic competencies across leadership and staff.
- Partner with HR and department leads to identify skill gaps and deliver targeted learning solutions.
Leadership and Culture
- Model the behaviors and culture expected of senior leaders, fostering transparency, accountability, and solution-oriented dialogue.
- Serve as a strategic advisor for the Senior Leadership Team on enterprise transformation matters.
- Develop board-level materials, dashboards and presentations that communicate progress toward enterprise strategy and transformation goals and initiatives.
Internal Communications and Engagement
- Ensure all staff understand the enterprise strategy and transformation initiatives and how their work contributes to it
- Design and support communications plans and leadership messages that reinforce strategic priorities.
Qualifications:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, Healthcare Management or Behavioral Health related field required.
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Health, Organizational Development, or related field preferred.
Experience
- Minimum 7 years of progressive leadership experience in strategy, transformation, project management or enterprise level operations.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in community behavioral health, healthcare, or a closely related industry.
- Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and driving enterprise-wide initiatives.
Skills
- Expertise in strategic planning, performance measurement, and operational analysis.
- Strong facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
- Familiarity with behavioral health systems, funding models, and regulatory environments.
- Proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., PowerBI, NetSuite).
Preferred Attributes
- Experience with Medicaid and commercial insurance billing structures.
- Background in organizational development and change management.
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and whole-person care.
Salary Grade 18: $94,100 to $116,700*
*Jefferson Center pay is based on various factors including education level, licensure level, and years of relative experience.
*The salary range listed above is based on 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week).
