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Reporting to the System Director of Performance Improvement, your focus will be on contributing to the standardization of labor management based on National guidelines, ensuring robust data integrity ...

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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for director of performance improvement in the United States is $119,323.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $93,500.00 and $147,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A director of performance improvement oversees initiatives to enhance organizational efficiency, quality, and effectiveness. They analyze processes, develop strategies for improvement, and lead teams to implement changes, often using data analysis and quality management tools. This role typically requires strong leadership, project management skills, and knowledge of industry standards such as Lean or Six Sigma.

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A Director of Performance Improvement works closely with leaders from clinical, operational, and administrative departments to identify areas for process optimization and implement best practices. Collaboration often involves facilitating cross-functional meetings, aligning improvement initiatives with organizational goals, and ensuring open communication so that changes are adopted smoothly. This role requires strong relationship-building skills, as success depends on gaining buy-in from diverse stakeholders and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.

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To excel as a Director of Performance Improvement, you need expertise in quality management, process improvement methodologies (such as Lean or Six Sigma), data analysis, and a relevant degree—often in healthcare administration or a related field. Familiarity with performance measurement tools, project management software, and certifications like Six Sigma Black Belt or Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) are commonly required. Exceptional leadership, communication, and change management skills help drive organizational improvement initiatives and engage diverse teams. These competencies are vital for identifying opportunities, implementing sustainable improvements, and ensuring the organization meets regulatory and quality standards.
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System Manager Performance Improvement

Dignity Health

Rancho Cordova, CA • On-site, Remote

$52.15 - $77.58/hr

Other

Posted 4 days ago

Dignity Health rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 283 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

108th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Where You'll Work
Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Must live in Central California area.
As our System Manager, Workforce Benchmarking & Productivity, you will play a pivotal role in workforce labor productivity for CommonSpirit Health, supporting key initiatives in benchmarking and productivity. Reporting to the System Director of Performance Improvement, your focus will be on contributing to the standardization of labor management based on National guidelines, ensuring robust data integrity, and optimizing the use of specialized productivity and benchmarking solutions across our facilities.
Every day you will collaborate closely with local, System, and national leadership teams to drive these critical objectives. A significant part of your role involves working directly with leaders in designated facilities, leveraging your strong finance experience to deepen their operational knowledge and ensure consistent adherence to labor productivity budget and financial targets. You will also actively cultivate strong people skills to enhance working relationships with leadership across the organization, guiding them through financial analytics and reaching labor productivity solutions.
To be successful in this role, you will: possess robust finance experience and a deep understanding of labor productivity and benchmarking solutions, with a proven ability to manage and analyze large data sets for financial accuracy. Your capacity to build strong, collaborative relationships with diverse leadership, effectively working with their budgets, and your expert people skills for driving adherence and improvement are crucial. This position demands a strategic and detailed mindset committed to driving operational excellence and financial stewardship through precise labor productivity management within a large healthcare system.
  • In support of the System Director of Performance Improvement, partners with the Hospital, Market, or System VPs of Finance to develop and implement a productivity strategy that supports the Operational Strategy to produce measurable financial improvements.
  • Participates at assignedHospital, Market, or System meetings, to provide information on productivity metrics, areas of opportunity, and most importantly proposed solutions to identified challenges.
  • Lead process improvement projects related to improving productivity within the System by working with System, market, and hospital leadership.
  • Plan, organize, and lead initiatives required for the safe, efficient, and effective operation of departments and programs; including, active participation with other entities, hospitals, leadership, and staff.
  • Develop performance standards, metrics, and operation procedures within the department that support the System strategy, policies, and procedures.
  • Create, teach, and implement processes, tools, educational materials that enable department leaders and teams to understand and interpret data and use the tools to improve productivity.

Job Requirements
Required
  • Bachelors Other in Finance, Industrial Engineering or related field
  • 3 years of experience in analytics, reporting and communication of data output to leaders
  • Experience with complex data analysis methods, budgeting and information systems

Preferred
  • Experience working in healthcare hospital industry
  • Strong finance and project management experience
  • Masters Other in Business, Management Engineer, Finance, Industrial Engineer or related field.
  • Project Management Professional

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We welcome the chance to help you feel your best. Excellent, affordable health care, delivered with compassion, is what we stand for. Since our founding in 1986, we've made it our goal to create environments that meet each patient's physical, mental, and spiritual needs. We also believe this healing philosophy promotes the wellbeing of our staff and the places they serve. Dignity Health is made up of more than 60,000 caregivers and staff who deliver excellent care to diverse communities in 21 states. Headquartered in San Francisco, Dignity Health is the fifth largest health system in the nation and the largest hospital provider in California. Through teamwork and innovation, faith and compassion, advocacy and action, we endeavor every day to keep you happy, healthy, and whole.

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Hospitals

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Francisco, CA, US

Year founded

1986

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