Simsanimalhospital
Director – Integration and Special Projects
Monday, January 6, 2025
You were made to save animals, we take care of the rest. Founded in 2006, VetStrategy is Canada’s largest operator of veterinary hospitals and clinics. The company operates over 340 hospitals and clinics across Canada and employs over 5,500 dedicated veterinary professionals. VetStrategy has undergone tremendous growth and continues to grow at a rapid pace. Our business model is simple; we work with our veterinary partners to acquire ownership in veterinary hospitals, and then help in the management of these practices. This allows the medical team to focus on practicing first-rate medicine, and allows the clinic’s staff, clients, and patients to benefit from experienced business operators and managers.
Director, Integrations and Special Projects
The Director of Integrations and Special Projects is responsible for overseeing and executing key business initiatives, integrations, and strategic projects across the organization. This role requires exceptional project management, strategic leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to drive growth, operational excellence, and successful integration of new businesses, processes, or systems. The Director will lead business planning efforts and ensure clinics maintain and improve performance throughout the integration period, driving seamless alignment with organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the integration of newly acquired clinics onto the network, overseeing the project management approach for all systems, processes, and people. Develop detailed integration roadmaps and ensure seamless execution, minimizing disruption to operations.
- Identify risks, issues, and opportunities, providing proactive solutions to achieve successful outcomes.
- Manage a team of integration and clinic support specialists.
Business Planning and Performance Management:
- Oversee the development and execution of business plans for newly integrated clinics, ensuring alignment with the organization’s key priorities and financial targets.
- Lead performance optimization efforts throughout the integration period, focusing on key metrics such as revenue growth, patient visit compliance, operational efficiency, and team engagement.
- Partner with clinic leadership to assess current performance, identify gaps, and implement strategies to improve results.
- Partner with the Finance and Insights team to develop appropriate reporting to measure impact and monitor performance of M&A acquisitions and special projects.
Strategic Project Management:
- Oversee special projects that support strategic priorities, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget.
- Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, and reporting structures to track progress and results.
- Coordinate with key stakeholders across departments to drive alignment and execution.
Change Management:
- Develop and execute change management plans to ensure smooth adoption of new processes, systems, or services.
- Collaborate with internal teams to train, communicate, and support employees through transitions.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Act as a key liaison between field teams, operations, technology, finance, and leadership to ensure project goals are met.
- Communicate project progress, challenges, and outcomes to senior leadership and other stakeholders.
Resource & Budget Management:
- Oversee project resources, timelines, and budgets to maximize efficiency and ROI.
- Partner with finance and operations to forecast project costs and manage expenses effectively.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, project management, operations, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in project management, integrations, operations, or a leadership role in a multi-location business.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex projects, including post-acquisition integrations.
- Strong understanding of project management frameworks (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, or PMP certification).
- Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to understand performance data, insights, and make strategic recommendations.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in healthcare, veterinary services, or multi-site operational environments.
- Familiarity with process optimization, technology implementations, and business transformations.
- Strong leadership abilities with a track record of influencing and collaborating across teams.
Working Conditions:
- Hybrid work environment with a mix of office and remote flexibility.
Do not miss out on this unique opportunity to join a fun and dynamic team! VetStrategy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please reach out to careers@vetstrategy.com.
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