Sr. Transformation Consultant

As a Senior Transformation Consultant, you’ll be the driving force behind enterprise-wide transformation initiatives that create measurable impact and lasting organizational change. You’ll partner with executives and frontline teams to align ambitious transformation projects with strategic goals, navigate complex dependencies, and deliver results in dynamic, evolving environments. This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution-using data-driven insights, proven improvement methodologies, and strong relationship-building to unlock organizational potential and drive sustainable performance gains. PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Strategic Alignment & Oversight:

• Partner with executive leadership to translate enterprise strategy into high-impact transformation projects that drive competitive advantage and long-term value creation.

• Navigate complex cross-project dependencies and escalations with strategic insight, establishing clear resolution pathways that keep initiatives moving forward.

• Shape organizational direction by ensuring transformation outcomes directly advance strategic priorities and create measurable business value.

Project Leadership & Execution:

• Lead transformation initiatives from conception through delivery, orchestrating sequencing, milestones, and portfolio priorities to maximize enterprise impact.

• Apply advanced improvement methodologies-Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, and continuous improvement tools-to identify opportunities, eliminate waste, and drive sustainable operational excellence.

• Harness data analytics and performance dashboards to uncover insights that inform executive decision-making and accelerate results.

• Develop compelling business cases and ROI models that quantify impact and build stakeholder confidence in transformation initiatives.

• Translate complex analyses into clear, actionable recommendations that shape enterprise strategy and drive organizational decisions.

• Establish governance frameworks that embed improvements into organizational DNA, ensuring accountability and sustained performance gains across the enterprise.

Communication & Change Leadership:

• Build authentic relationships across all organizational levels-from C-suite to frontline teams-using emotional intelligence, influence, and genuine engagement to drive adoption and commitment.

• Champion change initiatives by developing compelling narratives, engaging stakeholders at every stage, and supporting teams through transitions with empathy and clarity.

• Coach and mentor consultants and leaders on change management principles, communication strategies, and stakeholder engagement to strengthen enterprise-wide adoption and capability.

Engagement & Value Delivery:

• Proactively collaborate with cross-functional teams to uncover hidden opportunities, anticipate risks, and deliver measurable results that exceed expectations.

• Benchmark best practices internally and externally to bring fresh perspectives and elevate organizational performance.

• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning, inspiring teams to embrace new approaches and drive breakthrough improvements.

Professional Development & Leadership:

• Mentor and develop team members, fostering growth in continuous improvement expertise and enterprise-first leadership capabilities that strengthen organizational bench strength.

• Model adaptability, curiosity, and a growth mindset-continuously expanding your knowledge and capabilities to stay ahead of industry trends.

• Champion a collaborative culture that values innovation, accountability, and shared success across the organization.

General Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate agility and a genuine passion for learning new domains and business areas, bringing fresh perspectives to complex challenges.

• Drive a culture of innovation and continuous improvement that empowers teams to challenge the status quo and pursue excellence.

• Invest in your own professional growth, seeking opportunities to expand expertise and stay current with emerging transformation methodologies and best practices., In this position… The Senior Specialist, Strategic Deployment & Transformation Roadmap is a highly strategic individual contributor responsible for driving the deployment plan …
• 12 days ago +

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• A degree in nursing, healthcare administration, organizational development, human factors, a science degree, business administration, industrial or related engineering in a related field, or similar field is preferred (with quality/operations improvement emphasis).
• 4+ years experience in project management, industrial engineering, healthcare administration or other related field required.
• Ability to manage, simultaneous assignments with potentially conflicting priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable while still meeting goals and due dates.

Additional Preferences:

• Experience applying problem solving approaches.
• Solid foundation and growing base of analytical/technical, facilitative, and process improvement tools/knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of effective data gathering techniques.

• Ability to thrive in a matrixed working environment, Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the Henry Ford Health Customer Service Policy Must practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Normal office environment with minimal exposure to noise, dust, or extreme temperatures.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions., + $65,100-166,200 per year Job Category: PD Operations and Quality Degree Level: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent Job Description: In this position… The Senior Specialist, Strategic Deployment & Tra…

• $65,100-166,200 per year

At Henry Ford Health, we’re committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation’s leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve. Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact. Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you’re caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you’ll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all., Henry Ford Health

• Detroit, MI Company Description At Henry Ford Health, we’re committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one…

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