The Health Management Academy

Director/Senior Director, Healthcare CEO Programs

Arlington, VA · Exec

Sponsorship not specified$105k-$130kDetected 15 days ago

Project ManagementBusiness DevelopmentResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringPublic SpeakingAdaptabilityOrganizational Skills

About the role

The Health Management Academy offers a dynamic atmosphere with significant opportunities for employees.
If you are interested in contributing to a member-centric, creative, and collaborative workforce while deeply influencing top leaders and institutions in healthcare, THMA could be the right place for you!
The ideal candidate anticipates needs, identifies opportunities, and acts with initiative rather than waiting for direction.

Serve as a trusted thought partner to THMA's CEO, proactively bringing forward ideas, recommendations, and emerging opportunities to shape executive programming and member engagement.
Partner closely with THMA CEO and the Executive Office to define meeting objectives, shape executive messaging, and align programming with organizational priorities.
Maintain a deep understanding of member priorities through CEO conversations, advisory discussions, industry research, and market intelligence, translating insights into recommendations for meeting themes, speakers, executive communications, and engagement strategies.
Build and maintain trusted relationships with CEOs, trustees, nationally recognized thought leaders, faculty, and industry experts to strengthen THMA's executive programming.
Partner with the Executive Office and Member Development to support recruitment, cultivation, retention, and ongoing engagement of CEO and Trustee participants across THMA's executive communities.
Partner cross-functionally with Event Services and internal teams to deliver exceptional virtual and in-person executive experiences, exercising sound judgment and taking ownership from concept through execution.
Success in this role requires intellectual curiosity, executive judgment, and the confidence to develop independent perspectives and bring thoughtful recommendations forward.

2+ years' experience in project/program management
Experience leading complex programs, convenings, or stakeholder engagement initiatives
Experience synthesizing complex information into concise executive-level insights and recommendations
Exceptional listening and synthesis skills, with the ability to identify emerging themes, recognize patterns across conversations, and translate insights into compelling executive programming.

Master's degree preferred
Demonstrated experience engaging with senior executive audiences (CEO/C-suite preferred)
Bachelor's degree required

Strong judgment, professionalism, and discretion when working with senior leaders and confidential information.
Strong business acumen and understanding of the strategic challenges facing healthcare organizations and governing boards.
Ability to quickly absorb complex ideas, connect disparate perspectives, and facilitate meaningful executive dialogue.
Collaborative and adaptable, with the ability to influence stakeholders across teams without direct authority.
Proactive, self-directed, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment where priorities evolve quickly and ambiguity is common.

The posted salary range includes Director and Sr. Director salaries. The leveling will be determined based upon experience.
Benefits and Compensation:
$105,000 - $130,000 USD

The Health Management Academy (THMA) brings together health system leaders and innovators to collectively address the industry's biggest challenges and opportunities.
Serving as a strategic thought partner to THMA's CEO, this individual helps define the conversations that matter most to healthcare CEOs.
THMA offers a comprehensive slate of benefits including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) matching, cell phone and commuter reimbursements, generous paid time off, and paid parental leave.

In addition, The Academy will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
The Academy's goal is for our people to reflect the communities in which we live and serve and to ensure representation of women, people of color, veterans and individuals with disabilities in our organization.
The Academy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
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