Associate Vice President – Change Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee technology transformation initiatives, which encompass EHR/ERP implementations, digital transformation, AI integration, and extensive system rollouts.

• Collaborate with C-suite executives and leadership on change management and communication strategies.

• Design and implement comprehensive change strategies aimed at enhancing technology, workflow, and operating model acceptance.

• Conduct stakeholder analysis and segmentation across clinicians, operators, IT personnel, and leadership teams.

• Create and activate change networks within complex healthcare systems.

• Formulate strategic communication plans that clarify the reasons for change and encourage behavior modification.

• Incorporate organizational design and operating model factors into change management strategies.

• Utilize readiness evaluations, adoption metrics, and engagement analytics to enhance results.

• Guide clients through challenges related to risk, resistance, and uncertainty in high-stakes transformation projects.

• Ensure delivery adheres to established timelines, budgets, and desired outcomes.

• Lead, mentor, and cultivate multidisciplinary teams.

• Guarantee the quality and promptness of strategic plans, messaging frameworks, engagement initiatives, and leadership resources.

• Oversee team utilization, capacity, staffing strategies, and internal communications.

• Engage in new business opportunities, proposal creation, client expansion initiatives, and thought leadership activities.

• Exemplify best practices in client management and contribute to firm governance.

• Achieve billable targets and support Jarrard Academy initiatives.

• Mentor direct reports, aid in career development, and assist in talent recruitment and retention.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.

• 8-10+ years of experience in technology transformation, change management, or strategic communications, preferably within the healthcare sector.

• Familiarity with technology/system implementations, including EHR, ERP, digital platforms, or AI solutions.

• Strong critical thinking and strategic analysis skills.

• Proficiency in stakeholder analysis and engagement, change strategy formulation and planning, and establishing and mobilizing change networks.

• Capability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex programs with robust project/program management discipline.

• In-depth knowledge of healthcare organizational structures, particularly in provider settings.

• Experience within the healthcare ecosystem is preferred.

• Outstanding strategic communication capabilities, including executive messaging and large-scale engagement initiatives.

• Ability to mobilize leadership, influence behavior, and foster adoption across various cultural, regional, and technological dimensions.

• Strong combination of systems thinking and practical implementation skills.

• Experience in learning and development with a focus on adult-learning principles.

• Ability to work remotely, with office locations available in Chicago, IL, and Nashville, TN.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for annual discretionary bonuses.

• Medical insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance coverage.

• Health Savings Account (HSA).

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• Disability insurance coverage.

• Life insurance coverage.

• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions.

• Paid time off.

• Wellness stipend.

• Additional voluntary benefits available.

• Possibility of remote work.

• Office locations in Chicago, IL, and Nashville, TN.

• Opportunities for career development through Jarrard Academy.