The Manager of Strategic Planning is responsible for creating/implementing project work plans, managing planning processes, and completing deliverables in support of business development and strategic planning. The Manager develops the infrastructure and systematic processes for collecting, reporting and analyzing market demographic, competitor activity/trends as well as industry, regulatory, Legislative, and economic factors. Phoenix Children`s must anticipate to successfully continue its growth as a regional pediatric health system. Establishing a robust set of tools, processes and methods for reporting, and analysis are essential to create business programs and strategic plans for Phoenix Children`s. This position is charged with the development and maintenance of relevant data and the methods for analysis used by the Strategic Planning Team. Responsibilities also include building collaborative relationships within Phoenix Children`s management teams and physician leaders and providing functional direction, or project oversight for business development or strategic planning as assigned by the VP of Strategic Planning and SVP/CSO. The manager supervises the planning analysts to advance the essential duties summarized above.

• Develops new and refines existing analytical techniques, templates and resources to enable effective business planning, including market forecasting, competitive intelligence, operational review, and financial analysis. Continually reviews and reports market and financial data reflecting the opportunities for clinical growth for the Hospital. Proactively communicates challenges and issues. Develops presentations for leadership with findings and recommendations.
  
• Produces reports and analyses that support the organization, its operating units and divisions identify areas of opportunity to grow and better serve its markets and threats that need to be anticipated and overcome as part of an annual planning cycle (in conjunction with finance and operations) and on projects as assigned.
  
• Builds a team of capable analysts with the use of appropriate Human Resource policies and tools to facilitate and ensure the ability of the staff within the area of strategic planning to establish clear development plans for building and growing their skillets, and support them in their work for PC and in pursuit of their individual professional aspirations.
  
• As a part of a project team, develops detailed work plans, highlighting key deliverables, accountabilities, interdependencies, and timelines.
  
• Manages planning process and work plans for assigned projects, facilitates or assists in committee / work group meetings.
  
• Assures the data and methods for analyzing markets, programs and services are sound and used responsibly to support decision-making.
  
• Proactively monitors and reports progress against work plans / objectives related to assigned business development and strategic plan deliverables. Analyzes to determine risks, concerns, and deficiencies; provides alternative tactics and strategies as required.
  
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
  

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable