Managing Director, Leadership Institute

Job Description:

The Intermountain Health Leadership Institute is entering an exciting period of growth, expanding its programs, partnerships, and reach while advancing its distinctive focus on character-based leadership. Learn more about the Intermountain Health Leadership Institute.

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah is the preferred location for this position, as regular in-person presence is important to the role. Candidates currently based in Utah or willing to relocate to the Salt Lake City area are strongly preferred. Other location arrangements may be considered.

Essential Functions

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the Leadership Institute’s strategic plan, aligning with organizational goals and market trends. Identify opportunities for growth, partnerships, and new program offerings. Monitor industry trends to ensure the Institute remains at the forefront of leadership development and business transformation.  Establish and lead to a clear and innovative vision.
• Business Development: Build and maintain relationships with corporate partners, academic institutions, and key stakeholders. Drive program growth through program expansion, sponsorships, and strategic alliances. Prepare and present proposals to prospective partners and clients.
• Curriculum Development: Design and oversee development of leadership training programs, workshops, and executive education courses offered by the Leadership Institute. Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure content is innovative, relevant, and impactful. Implement assessment tools to measure program effectiveness and participant outcomes.
• Public Speaking & Thought Leadership: Represent the Leadership Institute at conferences, industry events, and internal forums. Deliver keynote presentations, facilitate workshops, and engage in media opportunities to promote the Institute’s mission. Publish thought leadership articles and contribute to research initiatives.
• Operational Excellence: Manage budgets, timelines, and resources for program delivery. Ensure compliance with organizational policies and accreditation standards. Lead cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver exceptional participant experiences.  Establish clear and progressive KPIs and lead through transformation of the Leadership Institute’s programs.

Skills

• Leadership
• Communication
• Program Development
• Public Speaking
• Complex Problem Solving
• Strategic Thinking / Planning
• Talent Development
• Community Outreach
• Data Analytics

Minimum Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree, or 15+ years of related experience
• Experience in growing markets, driving optimal performance and delivering best in class results.
• Proven application and results with applying business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
• Proven ability to set and achieve aggressive goals.
• Innovative thinker with a passion for leadership development.
• Collaborative and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience with talent development
• Understanding and application of adult learning theory
• Exceptional public speaking and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to build relationships and influence at all organizational levels.
• Proficiency in project management and financial oversight.
• Familiarity with digital learning platforms and hybrid program delivery.
• Background in executive coaching or organizational development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Executive-level leadership experience within a complex organization.
• Experience within healthcare, nonprofit, academic, executive education, or professional services environments.
• Demonstrated experience building, growing, or significantly expanding leadership development, executive education, or other mission-driven programs, including developing strategic partnerships and expanding organizational reach.
• Proven ability to build strategic partnerships, coalitions, and relationships with senior executives and external organizations.
• Thought leadership experience through executive speaking, teaching, facilitation, or publishing.
• Experience working across organizational boundaries and building coalitions to advance strategic initiatives.
• Prior Board of Directors or Advisory Board service.ervice.

Physical Requirements

• Interact with others by effectively communicating, both orally and in writing.
• Operate computers and other office equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
• See and read computer monitors and documents.
• Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.
• May require lifting and transporting objects and office supplies, bending, kneeling and reaching.

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The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

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