Strategy and Project Consultant

**Work Type**:Full Time - Strategy and Project Consultant**

**Location: WRHN**

**HYBRID**

Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.

WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.

At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

**Please Note**:New employees must provide documentation/proof of COVID-19 vaccination status, a 2-step TB test, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN). New Employees will require clearance from Employee Health, Safety and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within WRHN.

**Position Summary**:
Responsibilities of this role include: overseeing and managing the objectives of the Strategic Plan; facilitating key stakeholders accountable for those objectives; developing action plans; monitoring implementation; and providing regular reports on outcomes, barriers, and recommendations to ensure the achievement of success metrics. The position requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, strong project management skills, excellent communication and presentation abilities, and a commitment to delivering high-impact results.

**POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Position Profile**

Responsibilities of this role include: overseeing and managing the objectives of the Strategic Plan; facilitating key stakeholders accountable for those objectives; developing action plans; monitoring implementation; and providing regular reports on outcomes, barriers, and recommendations to ensure the achievement of success metrics. The position requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, strong project management skills, excellent communication and presentation abilities, and a commitment to delivering high-impact results.

**POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Strategy Development and Strategy Research**

- Assist in the development of the hospital's strategic plan, including defining goals, objectives, and key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Design and execute research projects utilizing a variety of methodologies, including secondary research, primary research and internal data analysis.
- Identify and evaluate relevant data sources, ensuring data accuracy and reliability.
- Synthesize large volumes of information into concise and insightful summaries.
- Analyze trends, drivers, emerging opportunities and potential threats.
- Develop insights and forecasts (based on, but not limited to, research and analysis of trends/environmental scan) to anticipate future market developments and inform strategic planning.
- Utilize statistical tools and techniques to analyze data and extract meaningful insights.
- Develop data visualizations (charts, graphs) to effectively communicate research findings
- Prepare clear, concise, and well-structured research reports and presentations summarizing key findings, insights, and recommendations.
- Present research findings to stakeholders across different levels of the organization
- Complete additional tasks as assigned

**Project Management**

**Hands-on Project management support**:

- Assist Project leads in the development and maintenance of project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Track project progress against established timelines and milestones, identifying potential risks and issues.
- Maintain and organize project documentation, including meeting minutes, action items, risk logs, and change requests.
- Facilitate project meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas, and taking detailed minutes.
- Follow up on action items and ensure timely completion.

**Process Improvement**:

- Contribute to the development and implementation of project management methodologies, processes, and best practices.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains within the project management function.
- Assist in the creation and maintenance of project management templates and tools.

**Organizational Performance Evaluation**

- Leverage data to support leaders in monitoring and enhancing the performance of strategic initiatives across the organization
- Develop reports that support organizational performance assessment and decision making

**Process & Operations consulting**

- Evaluate the feasibility and potential impact of proposed strategic initiatives, including new service lines, partnerships, and technology adopti