Manager, Forward Deployed Transformation

Location/Org Data : Introduction:

Join a team that's shaping the future of pediatric care. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is consistently ranked among the top 10 children's hospitals in the nation, delivering world-class care through more than 350 specialized programs and services. Here, world-class experts in medicine, research, and education work together to deliver family-centered care to more than 155,000 patients each year. At CHLA, your work will help build brighter tomorrows for the children and families we serve.

Overview:

**This is 100% remote position. CHLA requires a primary residence in California prior to start date.**

 

Schedule: Monday-Friday, Day Shift

Purpose Statement/Position Summary: The Manager, Forward Deployed Transformation serves as a leader within Children's Hospital Los Angeles, responsible for overseeing a portfolio of strategic transformation initiatives and a team of Forward Deployed Transformation Consultants and Senior Consultants embedded across clinical, operational, research, and administrative functions. This role partners closely with executive, physician, operational, and administrative leaders to advance organizational priorities through operational, digital, and strategic transformation initiatives that initiatives that improve costeff ectiveness, efficiency, productivity, and financial performance.

 

The Manager is responsible for aligning transformation resources with enterprise priorities, developing organizational transformation capabilities, and ensuring successful execution of high-impact initiatives. Through a forward-deployed operating model, the Manager establishes structures that bring operational improvement and transformation closer to where care, research, and business operations occur. This position provides leadership for enterprise transformation efforts, drives accountability for measurable outcomes, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, collaboration, and data-informed decision-making across the organization.

 

Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience:

Required:
• 6 years of progressive experience in healthcare consulting, performance improvement, healthcare operations, finance, transformation, strategy, or related field.
• 3 years leading complex cross-functional initiatives, projects, or teams with demonstrated accountability for achieving measurable operational outcomes.
• Prior experience overseeing consultants, analysts, project managers, or improvement professionals.
• Demonstrated success leading complex enterprise-scale initiatives and competing priorities with significant operational and financial impact.
• Experience partnering with executive and physician leadership and effectively influencing strategic decisions.
• Expertise in organizational performance improvement methodologies.
• Experience translating data and insights into actionable business strategies and organizational outcomes.
• Expertise in change management and organizational transformation.

 

Preferred:
• Experience within academic medical centers, children's hospitals, or large integrated health systems.
• Prior experience with management consulting firms, healthcare advisory firms, or internal consulting organizations.
• Experience leading enterprise transformation, turnaround, or operational excellence programs.
• Advanced financial and operational analysis capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and lead high-performing teams.

 

Education/Licensure/Certification:
Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Public Health, Operations Management, or related field.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, PMP, Prosci, or comparable certification.

 

Preferred:
Master's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or related field.

Pay Scale Information: CHLA values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates who meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates who exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Posting Range: $138,528.00-$188,398.08 Location/Org Data : Closing:

CHLA is a leader in pediatric and adolescent health, in our community, across the nation, and around the world . As a premier Magnet®-recognized teaching hospital, CHLA offers an environment rooted in learning, collaboration, and compassionate care. . We are home to groundbreaking research, clinical innovation, and a culture that supports personal and professional growth.

Since 1932, CHLA has been affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. Through this partnership and our own enduring mission, we remain committed to creating hope and building healthier futures.

Location/Org Data : EEO Explanation:

At Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, our work matters. And so do each and every one of our valued team members. We consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. We will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the LA City Fair Chance Ordinance and SF Fair Chance Ordinance.

Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodation under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact CHLA Human Resources if you need assistance completing the application process.

Our various experiences, perspectives and backgrounds allow us to better serve our patients and create a strong community at CHLA.