About this role
WakeMed is seeking a visionary Senior Vice President, Enterprise Administrator to join our leadership team and partner in a dynamic dyad with the Chief Medical Officer. Together, you will shape the future of healthcare delivery for WakeMed Enterprise Cary—driving strategy, operational excellence, and bold innovation that improves lives every day.
This is your opportunity to:
- Set the course for growth and transformation, translating aspirational goals into measurable success.
- Deliver impact that matters—from clinical outcomes and patient experience to safety, compliance, and financial performance.
- Champion innovation, expanding services, strengthening regional presence, and building referral networks that redefine care.
- Inspire and develop extraordinary teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence.
- Influence system-wide strategy as a voting member of the Operations Leadership Team (OLT), shaping initiatives that position WakeMed as a national leader in healthcare.
- The Enterprise Administrator will also be expected to serve as the senior-most executive overseeing a minimum of three system departments, directing high level strategy, operational and financial performance, quality/safety, and patient satisfaction in conjunction with the senior leaders responsible for these areas.
You’ll work closely with executive leaders, physicians, nurses, and community partners to create a future where WakeMed is recognized for quality, compassion, and cutting-edge care. This role is more than administration—it’s about leading change, driving innovation, and making a lasting difference in the health of our communities.
Reporting: Matrix reporting to Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer.
If you are a strategic thinker, a collaborative leader, and passionate about transforming healthcare, we invite you to join us and help lead WakeMed into the future.
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Department Description
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.
EOE
Licensure
Not Applicable
Education
Master's Degree Required
Experience
10 Years Accounting/Finance - Budget Management Required 10 Years Leadership Required
Other facts
About WakeMed Health & Hospitals
WakeMed Health & Hospitals is a private, not-for-profit health care organization based in Raleigh, N.C.
The 900+ bed system comprises a network of health care facilities that includes:
• Level I Trauma Center and tertiary referral hospital, children’s hospital and rehabilitation hospital in Raleigh, N.C.
• Community hospital in Cary
• Women’s hospital and family health center in North Raleigh
• Comprehensive outpatient centers and freestanding emergency departments in Brier Creek, Garner and Apex
• Freestanding Children's Emergency Department and dedicated Children’s Hospital
• One of the highest volume heart centers in the United States
• Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Multiple outpatient rehabilitation sites
• 40+ primary care and specialty physician practices
• Home health services
WakeMed’s team of 8,000+ nurses, technologists and medical support staff and more than 1,000 affiliated physicians serve the residents of Wake County and beyond using the most advanced technologies and facilities to ensure the finest in health care.
Specialties
WakeMed is home to two nationally accredited, award winning Chest Pain Centers and two nationally accredited, award winning Stroke Centers. Centers of excellence include cardiac and vascular care, women’s and children’s services, physical rehabilitation, emergency and trauma, orthopedics, neurosciences, home care and numerous wellness and community outreach programs.
What you'll do
- The Senior Vice President will drive strategy and operational excellence while overseeing multiple system departments. This role involves collaborating with executive leaders and community partners to enhance healthcare delivery and patient experience.
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