Innovation & Transformation Advisor

The Innovation and Transformation Advisor is a key role within the Strategy and Transformation office, responsible for driving change, transformation and strategic initiatives across clinical and corporate departments. Working in partnership with vice presidents and senior leaders, this role provides expert advice on change management, project execution and organizational transformation to advance hospital-wide strategic objectives. Reporting to the Director, Innovation and Transformation, this role also supports the development and implementation of innovation initiatives that drive value for the organization.

This role requires a highly autonomous and strategic thinker with strong consulting, project management and change leadership capabilities. The incumbent will lead complex, cross-functional initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy, seamless execution and measurable outcomes that enhance the hospital’s ability to innovate and adapt.

Accountabilities:

• Strategic project and execution
  • Apply various innovation, continuous improvement and project management approaches, frameworks and tools to ensure transformation projects have clear, measurable outcomes aligned with corporate strategy
  • Oversee integrated project planning and execution, ensuring transformation initiatives remain on track, on budget and deliver intended benefits
  • Provide internal consulting expertise to align business objectives with corporate outcomes, developing specific and measurable deliverables
  • Manage the intake, prioritization and resource allocation for transformation initiatives to ensure alignment with strategic priorities
  • Define, track, and assess milestones, key performance indicators (KPIs) and impact metrics to evaluate the success of transformation efforts
  • Support multi-disciplinary project teams through all phases of the project lifecycle, providing coaching, motivation and strategic direction
• Innovation and transformation expertise
  • Support Director/AVP in development and execution of Innovation and Transformation development and implementation
  • Conduct business analysis and needs assessments across departments to identify innovation and transformation opportunities
  • Support the design, piloting and implementation of new models of care, digital tools and operational improvements
  • Lead or coordinate specific transformation and innovation initiatives, including developing project charters, timelines and success metrics
  • Facilitate stakeholder engagement sessions, workshops and co-design activities to gather input and foster alignment
  • Monitor and evaluate initiative progress against defined KPIs and report on impact and outcomes
  • Contribute to the development of business cases and funding proposals
  • Maintain documentation, dashboards and other knowledge products to support decision-making and sustainability
  • Scan for internal ideas and external trends to inform pipeline development
• Change management expertise
  • Provide strategic change management advice to senior leadership, overseeing the planning and implementation of transformation initiatives across clinical and corporate areas, using Pro Sci concepts (e.g. ADKAR and others)
  • Develop and integrate comprehensive change management strategies into project plans to ensure all impacted staff understand the necessity of change and are prepared for adoption
  • Build plans to ensure change leadership is active and visible, driving engagement and commitment across all levels of the organization
  • Proactively identify risks to successful change adoption and develop appropriate mitigation strategies to maximize employee engagement and minimize resistance
  • Identify and track KPIs and metrics to evaluate change success and sustainability
  • Leverage industry-leading change management practices to prepare the organization for transformation
• Stakeholder engagement and advisory support
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, equipping them to serve as effective change champions
  • Engage and communicate with diverse stakeholders, ensuring alignment, collaboration and a shared understanding of transformation goals and priorities
  • Provide oversight and advice to executive and leadership…