Strategic Initiatives Manager

Strategic Initiatives Manager

The Faculty Practice Plan is seeking a Strategic Initiatives Manager who serves as a key partner to the CEO and COO of the Faculty Practice Plan, supporting the execution of organizational priorities through coordination of strategic initiatives, special projects, and executive operations. This role works closely with executive and senior leaders to facilitate project planning, monitor progress toward goals, and ensure effective communication and follow-through across the organization.

In addition to managing strategic initiatives, the Strategic Initiatives Manager provides executive-level support to the CEO by coordinating activities, managing priorities, preparing materials for leadership meetings, and facilitating communication with internal and external stakeholders. The role requires strong organizational, analytical, and relationship management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic academic healthcare environment.

Internal Contacts

• FPP Executive and Senior leadership team
• Coordination of CEO's calendar for meetings and activities across Howard University.
• FPP Clinical Department Chairs and Division Chiefs
• Clinical operations teams.

External Contacts

• Vendors for any initiatives and projects that are undertaken by executive and senior leadership teams.
• Calendar coordination for CEO meetings with external parties for FPP related activities.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Strategic Initiative Coordination
• Supports the planning, execution, and monitoring of strategic initiatives and special projects sponsored by the CEO. Develops project timelines, work plans, and tracking mechanisms to ensure timely completion of objectives. Coordinates project meetings, stakeholder communications, and follow-up activities. Tracks milestones, deliverables, risks, and action items and provides status updates to leadership. Assists with process improvement initiatives and organizational change efforts. Conducts research, gathers data, and prepares analyses to support strategic decision-making.
• Executive Support
• Provides high-level administrative and operational support to the CEO. Manages executive calendar, meetings, and scheduling priorities. Prepares agendas, presentations, reports, and briefing materials. Coordinates leadership meetings and tracks action items requiring follow-up. Facilitate communication between the CEO and organizational stakeholders. Supports Board and committee meeting preparation as needed.
• Organizational Coordination
• Serves as a liaison between clinical, operational, and administrative leaders on behalf of the CEO. Supports implementation of executive decisions and strategic priorities. Coordinates cross-functional activities and ensures accountability for assigned initiatives. Assists with executive communications and organizational presentations.

Core Competencies:

• Project Coordination & Implementation
• Ability to organize and manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities. Can develop timelines, Gantt charts, and track milestones, while monitoring status of deliverables. Demonstrated accountability and follow-through on commitments and action items. Ability to anticipate risks and facilitate timely resolution of issues to keep projects and initiatives on schedule.
• Executive Support & Operations
• Ability to manage and support CEO level priorities and organizational demands. Coordinates complex schedules, meetings, and executive communications. Maintains confidentiality and demonstrates sound judgment in handling sensitive matters. Anticipates executive needs and proactively addresses challenges. High level of professionalism appropriate for supporting the CEO.
• Relationship Management
• Builds effective working relationships with physicians, administrators, faculty, and external stakeholders. Facilitate collaboration across departments and functions. Demonstrates diplomacy and professionalism when navigating competing priorities.
• Communication Skills
• Communicates clearly and effectively with individuals at all organizational levels. Develops executive presentations, reports, meeting materials, and correspondence.
• Organizational Agility
• Adapts quickly to changing priorities and emerging organizational needs. Manages multiple deadlines in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Demonstrates resilience and effectiveness under pressure.
• Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
• Can analyze issues and identify practical solutions independently. Exercises independent judgment while escalating issues appropriately. Uses data and information to support recommendations and decision-making.
• Attention to Detail
• Produces accurate, high-quality work products. Maintains organized records, project documentation, and tracking systems. Ensures follow-through on commitments and deadlines.
• Influence Without Authority
• Drives progress through collaboration and effective communication. Strong organizational and influence ability to coordinate efforts across teams without direct supervisory authority. Encourages accountability and engagement among stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred. An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work experience may be substituted. Candidates currently pursuing a degree and possessing demonstrated experience in executive support, project coordination, healthcare operations, or strategic initiatives will be considered.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of progressively responsible administrative, operations, project coordination, healthcare, or executive support experience.
• Experience supporting senior leaders, executives, physicians, or department leadership preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects, initiatives, or workstreams simultaneously.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Excel.

The successful candidate will have demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, initiative, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to influence outcomes through coordination and relationship-building. Formal project management certification is not required. However, experience leading or coordinating projects and driving initiatives to completion is highly desirable.

Note: This position description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required. The university has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description is not construed as a contract for employment.

Compliance Salary Range Disclosure

Compensation Range: $95,000 - $115,000