Associate Director of Equipment Planning
Department: 11539 Enterprise Corporate - HTM: Capital Management Status: Full time
Benefits
Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: M-F: 8am - 4:30pm Remote Corporate Position Pay Range $63.45 - $95.20 Major Responsibilities Provides Enterprise oversight and vision for the Medical Equipment Planning Team. Owns responsibility for team development and growth, coordinating daily operations, and ensures customer and project needs are met. Develops and maintains an Enterprise Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Enterprise PDC, IT, and Facilities Leadership to provide consistent deliverables, inclusive of maintenance of the Support Service Project Responsibility Matrix. Owns project tracking metrics and relative Power BI KRA Dashboards to ensure visibility to Advocate leadership and customers. Develops, monitors, and controls monthly department expenditures. Provides a monthly assessment on budget to actual expenditures and develops corrective actions to address negative variances. Leads the continuous improvement process, including ongoing meetings with Sr. Equipment Planners to review and document needs and resources. Ensures work instructions and job aids are updated, training has occurred, and teammates are adhering. Continuously rounds with Enterprise PDC, IT, and Facilities Leadership to ensure visibility to upcoming work, improve relationships and interdepartmental processes, and review KRA's. Responsible for ongoing relationship with project partners, inclusive of supporting contracting activities, invoice issues, and QBR's with outsourced planning firms and 3PL's. Provides Enterprise vision for technology utilized by team. Reviews current platforms and determines strategy during product selection and contract renewals. Reviews and approves Capital Requisitions in Advocate's ERP to ensure adherence to equipment contracts and standards. Supports the AVP of Capital in preparation of Enterprise level documents and reports. Participates in Enterprise level meetings on behalf of the AVP when required. Reviews and approves project deliverables that will be presented to Senior Advocate Leadership at the Enterprise Capital Advisory Board (ECAB). Continuously connecting with the Capital Procurement team and Capital AP to ensure project invoices are paid within contract terms. Oversees the review and approval of outsourced equipment planning firms and 3PL with PDC and Contracting for onboarding new partners. Minimum Job Requirements Education Bachelor’s Degree - Architecture/Engineering, Supply Chain, Healthcare Administration, Clinical Engineering, or related field Certification / Registration / License N/A Experience 7 years of experience in medical equipment planning or related experience in medical biomedical engineering, supply chain management, or architectural medical planning. Includes 5 years of supervisory experience in the management of staff, budgets and technology equipment planning projects. Extensive knowledge of medical equipment including appropriate use and allocation for clinical uses. Knowledge of clinical and healthcare department functions. Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Proven ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with a variety of professionals. Extensive knowledge of medical equipment including appropriate use and allocation for clinical uses. Knowledge of clinical and healthcare department functions. Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings Advanced interpersonal skills to effectively form collaborative relationships with senior administrators, department directors/managers, physicians, clinical engineering, Finance, IT, suppliers, and other technical staff in supporting system project goals. Demonstrated decision-making, team building, customer service, and conflict resolution skills. Maintains advanced skills in the area of practice, demonstrates a commitment to continuing professional growth and advancement of professionalism within the team. Excellent written communication skills and the demonstrated ability to communicate well at all levels of the organization. Excellent presentation, facilitation, and training development skills. Strong drive to create a superior service organization, which will ensure quality and commitment to user satisfaction. Strong knowledge vendor contracts and agreements preparation. Proficiency in Attainia or other equipment planning software. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions This position requires minimal travel, therefore, will be exposed to weather and road conditions. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. Exposed to a normal office environment. Preferred Job Requirements Preferred Education Bachelor’s Degree preferred This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. Apply To This Job