AVP Supply Chain Operational Excellence (Full-Time/Day) Center City

Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health
United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Apr 16, 2025
Job Details The AVP of Project Management is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing the management and execution of key strategic Supply Chain initiatives within the organization. This position involves managing a team of Project Managers, identifying new strategic projects, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget, and leading communication efforts related to project impacts. The role also includes overseeing management and coordination of product conversions to ensure a standardized process across the enterprise. Job Description Essential Functions Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. Manage and Professionally Develop Strategic Projects Team: Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to team. Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback. Identify training and development needs and create individualized development plans. Oversee Project Management Activities: Supervise the execution of project management activities associated with key Supply Chain strategic projects. Ensure alignment of project activities with Supply Chain and broader TJU organizational goals and strategic priorities. Provide guidance and support to Project Managers to ensure successful project delivery. Manage Strategic Project Pipeline: Continuously assess organizational needs and opportunities to identify potential Supply Chain strategic projects. Evaluate potential projects for alignment with strategic goals/objectives, and advocate for initiatives that align with Supply Chain Guiding Principles. Monitor Ongoing Project KPIs: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure Supply Chain project success and impact. Regularly review project KPIs to identify trends, risks, and areas for improvement, and provide updates on project performance to senior leadership. Oversee Product and Service Conversions: Manage coordinators facilitating the product and service conversions processes to ensure adherence to standardized procedures. Lead Communication Efforts: Oversee Regional change management providing continuous improvement and operational excellence and standardization across the Enterprise. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Education: Bachelor's Degree required, Master's degree preferred; or equivalent work experience AND Experience: 12 or more years in project management and/or supply chain roles Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements: Advanced Project Management or Lean Six Sigma certifications preferred Microsoft Excel Certificate preferred Additional Information High degree of familiarity with Healthcare Supply Chain Solid understanding of project methodologies and tools Work Shift Workday Day (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Primary Location Address 1101 Market, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.