Senior Level Director of Performance Improvement Jobs
Senior level director of performance improvement jobs place experienced professionals in charge of enterprise-wide quality strategy, operational outcomes, and the cross-functional teams that drive measurable change. Openings concentrate across Consulting & Professional Services and Healthcare & Medical Services, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote roles, and employers like Alvarez & Marsal, Dartmouth Health, and Boston Medical Center hiring at this level now.
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Responsibilities
- Masters and applies standard project management tools to all projects. Contribute to the knowledge-based tools used for project management at DH.
- Facilitates and supports performance improvement and patient safety across the DH system through participation in, leadership of, and coaching of individuals working on continuous improvement projects.
- Works with leaders to develop area Key Performance Indicators and strategy deployment plans.
- Designs and implements data collection plans and analyzes data to identify opportunities for improvement on projects.
- Leads the development of metrics and reporting tools for Performance Improvement Department activity assessment.
- Participates in the operation of the Performance Improvement Department.
- Maintains tools used in project and administrative work (e.g., MS Project, SharePoint, etc.).
- Leads the development and delivery of improvement and safety education, including Value Institute courses.
- Assesses skillsets to identify organizational need for education in change management, continuous improvement, measurement, and data analysis. Proposes, develops, and delivers curricula to meet identified needs.
- Provides coach-the-coach support for staff developing coaching competency.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Informatics, or related field required.
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Healthcare Administration or other technical field preferred.
- 8 years of experience applying continuous improvement methodologies to lead change or the equivalent in education, certification, or alternate experience required.
- Demonstrated ability to apply change management concepts required.
- Experience developing and delivering continuous improvement curricula preferred.
- Demonstrated experience coaching adult learners is required.
- Prior experience working in health systems is preferred.
- Functional knowledge of regulatory standards.
- Demonstrated project management experience is required.
- Interpersonal skills and the ability to facilitate and lead projects are essential.
- Demonstrated contribution to engineering, scientific, or continuous improvement communities through conference or journal publications or equivalent is desired.
Required Licensure/Certifications
- Remote: Hybrid Remote
- Area of Interest: Professional/Management
- Pay Range: $85,862.40/Yr. - $137,384.00/Yr. (Based on 40 hours per week, otherwise pro rata)
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week
- Shift: Day
- Job ID: 42602
Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers
Dartmouth Health is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Dartmouth Health provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants and employees with sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or interview process may contact talentacquisition@hitchcock.org for assistance.
Responsibilities
- Masters and applies standard project management tools to all projects. Contribute to the knowledge-based tools used for project management at DH.
- Facilitates and supports performance improvement and patient safety across the DH system through participation in, leadership of, and coaching of individuals working on continuous improvement projects.
- Works with leaders to develop area Key Performance Indicators and strategy deployment plans.
- Designs and implements data collection plans and analyzes data to identify opportunities for improvement on projects.
- Leads the development of metrics and reporting tools for Performance Improvement Department activity assessment.
- Participates in the operation of the Performance Improvement Department.
- Maintains tools used in project and administrative work (e.g., MS Project, SharePoint, etc.).
- Leads the development and delivery of improvement and safety education, including Value Institute courses.
- Assesses skillsets to identify organizational need for education in change management, continuous improvement, measurement, and data analysis. Proposes, develops, and delivers curricula to meet identified needs.
- Provides coach-the-coach support for staff developing coaching competency.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Informatics, or related field required.
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Healthcare Administration or other technical field preferred.
- 8 years of experience applying continuous improvement methodologies to lead change or the equivalent in education, certification, or alternate experience required.
- Demonstrated ability to apply change management concepts required.
- Experience developing and delivering continuous improvement curricula preferred.
- Demonstrated experience coaching adult learners is required.
- Prior experience working in health systems is preferred.
- Functional knowledge of regulatory standards.
- Demonstrated project management experience is required.
- Interpersonal skills and the ability to facilitate and lead projects are essential.
- Demonstrated contribution to engineering, scientific, or continuous improvement communities through conference or journal publications or equivalent is desired.
Required Licensure/Certifications
- Remote: Hybrid Remote
- Area of Interest: Professional/Management
- Pay Range: $85,862.40/Yr. - $137,384.00/Yr. (Based on 40 hours per week, otherwise pro rata)
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week
- Shift: Day
- Job ID: 42602
Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers
Dartmouth Health is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Dartmouth Health provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants and employees with sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or interview process may contact talentacquisition@hitchcock.org for assistance.
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Who's Hiring
- Alvarez & Marsal21
- Dartmouth Health1
- Boston Medical Center1
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Healthcare & Medical Services
Senior Level Director of Performance Improvement Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level director of performance improvement job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who have owned improvement programs end-to-end, not just contributed to them. Demonstrable outcomes matter most: measurable reductions in cost, error rates, or cycle times tied directly to your leadership. Proficiency with Lean, Six Sigma, or comparable methodologies is expected, and the ability to influence executive stakeholders without direct authority sets top candidates apart.
Which companies hire senior level director of performance improvements?
Companies hiring senior level director of performance improvements right now include Alvarez & Marsal, Dartmouth Health, and Boston Medical Center, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large health systems, integrated manufacturers, and consulting organizations that run complex, multi-site operations and need senior leaders to standardize and sustain performance gains across them.
Are there remote senior level director of performance improvement jobs?
Yes, though many roles at this level include some on-site expectation given the cross-functional leadership they require. About 100% of senior level director of performance improvement openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote roles more common in consulting and advisory organizations than in hospitals or manufacturing facilities.
What makes a director of performance improvement role senior level?
Senior level director of performance improvement roles are defined by scope and ownership. Where mid-level roles execute improvement projects within a department, senior roles set the methodology, govern the pipeline of initiatives across the organization, and are accountable to leadership for enterprise outcomes. They also carry a mentoring or team-building responsibility, developing the analysts and project managers who execute the work beneath them.
Which industries hire the most senior level director of performance improvements?
Senior Level director of performance improvement roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors share a common need: regulated, high-volume operations where process variation carries significant cost or compliance risk, making senior-level improvement leadership a standing strategic function rather than a project-based hire.