Manager of Strategic Planning

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.

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY: The Manager, Strategic Planning performs project work of a generally complex nature, with responsibility for oversight of strategic planning analysis. Project assignments include leading and managing strategic planning projects, supporting environmental assessments and market research, assessing strategic implications on the organization and marketplace, preparing reports and proposing recommendations for internal and external customers. The Manager coordinates work with other strategic support services areas such as analytics, finance, facilities, transformation, and marketing. The manager facilitates and oversees team assignments and project resources as they pertain to projects assigned to the Manager. The Manager communicates regularly and often works directly with leaders on a wide variety of topics and/or projects. Critical thinking, problem solving, analytical approach, relationship building, flexibility,
innovation, and creativity are necessary characteristics. The Manager will report directly
to the Director, Planning & Certificate of Need (CON) Strategy.

Qualifications

**EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:**

• Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare administration, or related field required
• Master's degree in business, healthcare administration, or related field preferred
• Five or more years of experience in cross-functional business areas, healthcare planning, or business development
• Experience managing large, complex projects
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with strong client/customer orientation
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), data visualization software, and relevant business applications
• Ability to translate complex analysis into clear presentations and facilitate discussions with diverse audiences
• Familiarity with key healthcare industry issues and their organizational impact preferred