[Hiring] VP of Strategy @Acentra Health, LLC

Role Description

Acentra Health is looking for a VP of Strategy to join our growing team. The purpose of this position is to serve as a trusted advisor to Acentra Health’s executive team driving strategy development and execution and value realization. This individual is responsible for shaping, refining, and driving enterprise strategy to accelerate valuation creation. This role partners closely with the CEO, executive team, and Board to translate investment thesis into executable strategic initiatives that drive revenue growth, margin expansion, operational excellence, and long-term enterprise value. This leader combines rigorous strategic thinking with hands-on execution, ensuring that strategic priorities are aligned to financial targets, operational plans, and measurable outcomes. The role reports to the Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer.

• Enterprise Strategy & Value Creation: Lead development and refresh of Acentra Health’s enterprise strategy. Translate value creation plan (VCP) into actionable strategic initiatives. Identify growth levers (organic, inorganic, pricing, product, market expansion). Conduct market, competitive, and financial analysis to inform strategic decisions. Partner with operational sectors to cascade Acentra Health’s enterprise strategy into sector strategies.
• Strategic Planning and Execution: Lead the development and execution of Acentra Health’s strategic planning process (strategy development, strategy execution including transformation, multi-year operating plan). Ensure alignment between strategy, operating plan, and capital allocation. Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives. Build execution governance (KPIs, dashboards, cadence, risk tracking). Remove barriers to execution and accelerate decision making.
• M&A and Portfolio Optimization: Working with our GovCorp team, support the definition and execution of acquisition strategy. Lead components of strategic diligence. Develop integration theses and synergy capture frameworks. Identify divestiture and portfolio rationalization opportunities, as applicable.
• Board and Investor Engagement: Prepare strategic materials for Board meetings and investor updates. Provide data-driven insights on performance against value creation targets. Partner with PE sponsors on strategic scenario modeling and exit planning.
• Organizational Alignment & Change Leadership: Cascade strategy into clear priorities at the business unit and functional levels. Align leadership incentives and performance metrics to strategic outcomes. Drive a performance-oriented, data-driven culture. Lead enterprise transformation efforts where required.

Read, understand, and adhere to all corporate policies including policies related to HIPAA and its Privacy and Security Rules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 10+ years of progressive experience in strategy, consulting, or senior operating roles
• Proven track record leading enterprise-level strategy and transformation
• Strong financial acumen and deep understanding of EBITDA drivers, cash flow, and ROI
• Proven success partnering with executive leadership teams to drive business outcomes
• Experience working directly with Boards and investors
• Strategic thinking with strong execution discipline
• Passionate about enabling sustainable enterprise change, challenging the status quo, and imagining the art of the possible.
• Flexibility to travel to onsite meetings as needed

Requirements

• MBA or related advanced degree preferred
• Experience in a private equity–backed environment strongly preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plans
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings
• Corporate wellness
• Educational assistance
• Corporate discounts
• And more

Compensation

The pay range for this position is listed below. Based on our compensation philosophy, an applicant’s position placement in the pay range will depend on various considerations, such as years of applicable experience and skill level.

USD $229,680.00 - USD $310,500.00 /Yr.

Thank You!

We know your time is valuable and we thank you for applying for this position. Due to the high volume of applicants, only those who are chosen to advance in our interview process will be contacted. We sincerely appreciate your interest in Acentra Health and invite you to apply to future openings that may be of interest. Best of luck in your search!

~ The Acentra Health Talent Acquisition Team

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EEO AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Acentra Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.