SVP, System Integration

Overview

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Work Location: Atlanta, GA

Description

The SVP, System Integration leads the end-to-end integration of acquired hospitals into the health system - from due diligence support through post-close stabilization and performance turnaround.

 

This executive drives integration strategy and governance, ensures day-one operational readiness, aligns clinical and quality standards, tracks synergy realization, and leads change management to successfully merge acquired entities' operations and culture with the broader system.

 

Acquisition and Due Diligence Support

Partner with executive leadership, project management and advisors during the transaction process

Support operational and clinical due diligence for the target hospital

Identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities that affect integration success

Assess performance across financial, clinical, operational, and regulatory domains

Translate findings into integration priorities and mitigation plans

Integration Strategy and Planning

Facilitate the development of and oversee the enterprise integration roadmap

Establish governance structures and integration workstreams

Lead creation of detailed integration plans across all functions

Develop milestone plans (day-one, first 100 days, multi-year)

Operationalization of the Integration

Lead operational transition from transaction close through stabilization

Ensure day-one readiness across critical functions

Align hospital operations with system standards and governance

Monitor and mitigate operational disruption risks

Performance Turnaround Leadership

Develop and execute a performance improvement plan

Identify initiatives to improve financial, operational, and clinical performance

Track synergy realization and value capture

Establish accountability and performance monitoring mechanisms

Clinical, Physician, and Quality Integration

Align clinical standards and care models with system leadership

Support physician engagement and medical staff integration

Monitor quality and patient safety during integration

Governance and Stakeholder Management

Prepare executive and board-level updates

Facilitate alignment across leadership and stakeholders

Support internal and external communication strategies

Cultural and Organizational Change Leadership

Lead change management and cultural integration efforts

Support employee engagement and retention strategies

Promote alignment with system mission, values, and standards

Additional Duties as Assigned

Travel: Less than 10% of the time may be required

Work Type: Hybrid employee - splits time between working remotely and working in the office

 

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field required
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in strategic planning, growth, finance, and operations within the healthcare industry
• Significant senior leadership experience in hospital or health system operations
• Experience leading integration, transformation, or turnaround efforts
• Strong financial and operational acumen
• Success Measures
  • 1. Integration milestones achieved
  • Financial and operational improvements realized
  • Quality and safety maintained or improved
  • Employee and physician engagement

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

M&A Integration Expertise

Healthcare Financial & Operational Acumen

Clinical and Physician Integration Knowledge

Executive Stakeholder Management & Governance

Change Management & Cultural Leadership

Strategic Program & Risk Management

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium Max 25lbs): up to 25 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally) Lifting 25 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environmental conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure, Bio-hazardous waste chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors, Communicable diseases, Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

 

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Additional Details

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