Director, Strategic Planning – Initiatives

WVU Medicine

. Lead Peak Health’s annual strategic planning cycle and establish priorities, objectives, initiatives, and measures of success .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic planning, business development, and project leadership within the health care sector, with a strong focus on aligning departmental strategies with organizational goals. Proficient in developing executive-level presentations and facilitating cross-functional initiatives to drive strategic priorities and improve operational effectiveness.

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Strategic PlanningBusiness DevelopmentProject LeadershipExecutive CommunicationAnalytical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Strategic PlanningBusiness PlanningMarket AnalysisFinancial AnalysisProduct StrategyRisk AssessmentDashboard DevelopmentBusiness Case DevelopmentPerformance MeasurementCross-Functional Initiative Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationRelationship-BuildingFacilitationConsensus-BuildingInfluencing Without Authority

Industry Keywords

Health Care AdministrationManaged CareIntegrated Delivery and Financing SystemHealth Plan OperationsHealth InsuranceStrategic InitiativesConsultingExecutive LeadershipOperational EffectivenessComplex Matrix Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Peak Health’s annual strategic planning cycle and establish priorities, objectives, initiatives, and measures of success
Coordinate and finalize presentations to the Peak Health Board
Develop executive-level presentations, dashboards, reports, and other materials communicating strategic priorities, progress, opportunities, risks, and recommendations
Evaluate and prioritize product opportunities and align departmental and product strategies with Peak Health’s strategic direction
Lead high-priority, cross-functional strategic initiatives from initial concept through implementation and evaluation
Facilitate strategic planning sessions, leadership discussions, and cross-functional working groups
Conduct and coordinate market, competitive, financial, operational, and industry analyses
Develop business cases, strategic assessments, and recommendations for products, partnerships, capabilities, growth opportunities, and other strategic initiatives
Maintain visibility into Peak Health’s portfolio of strategic initiatives, including objectives, milestones, dependencies, risks, performance measures, and progress
Collaborate with WVU Medicine and other provider owners on IDFS strategies and integration initiatives
Represent Peak Health at industry conferences, trade association meetings, and provider-owner meetings
Serve as a strategic advisor and connector across Peak Health and the broader enterprise
Strengthen strategic planning and initiative management processes to improve alignment, accountability, transparency, and execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Health Care Administration, or another related field
Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in health care, health insurance, managed care, strategic planning, business development, consulting, product strategy, or a related field
Five (5) years of experience involving strategic planning, strategic initiatives, business planning, project leadership, or a comparable function (may be concurrent with the above)
Five (5) years of people or project leadership experience (may be concurrent with the above)
Experience working within a health plan, managed care organization, integrated health system, or integrated delivery and financing system (IDFS) preferred
Experience working across a complex matrix, leading annual planning processes, cross-functional initiatives, and other executive-level strategic projects preferred
Experience partnering with senior and executive leadership preferred
Strong business acumen and understanding of health plan operations, products, financial considerations, and the broader health care environment
Ability to identify organizational risks, opportunities, dependencies, and barriers and develop practical solutions
Strong executive communication skills, including the ability to develop concise, compelling presentations and communicate complex concepts effectively
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information and develop meaningful recommendations
Excellent collaboration, relationship-building, facilitation, and consensus-building skills, including the ability to influence without direct authority
Ability to perform office-based work, including sitting for extended periods of time
Periodic travel may be required based on business needs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employment and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities