KAUSHIKA HEGGERS
Summary
Performance-driven healthcare professional with 10 years of expertise in program management, strategic planning, analytics and process improvement. Demonstrated success in developing and executing strategies, KPIs, as well as managing project life cycles. A proactive leader skilled at navigating challenges, fostering collaboration, and driving success in dynamic environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager – Enterprise Project Management Office
Intermountain Health
2023.07 - Current
- Leading the strategic assessment and redesign of a multi-site Neurosurgery and Cardiovascular program, aligning staffing, call coverage, and APP support with dual trauma center requirements to reduce locums spend, improve financial performance, and establish a sustainable, compliant operating model for the Peaks Region.
- Lead the establishment of a system wide Supply Chain Value Analysis (VAT) Program to evaluate products from across regions, improving quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness, creating ~130 million in savings in the first year.
Senior Project Manager – Acute Care
Intermountain Health
2021.10 - 2025.07
- Served as the lead Project Manager for the successful opening of 15 Ambulatory Surgery Centers, overseeing all aspects of project planning, execution, and delivery.
- Led cross-functional teams and coordinated stakeholders to develop comprehensive project plans. Managed budgets, timelines, KPIs, communication strategies, and resource requirements to execute projects effectively, ensuring seamless delivery aligned with strategic and operational objectives.
Project Consultant – Acute Care
Intermountain Health
2019.04 - 2021.10
- Provided project management oversight and expert advice to multiple operating lane leaders (Critical Care, Surgical Operations, ED/Trauma, Med/Surg and OB/Neonatal ) across the system.
- Served as a team lead for new and ongoing multidisciplinary projects. Collaborates with necessary departments and stakeholders across the healthcare system
- Managed physician contracting for leaders in the Canyons Region
Strategic Planning Analyst – Physician and Ambulatory Planning
MedStar Health
2016.06 - 2019.03
- Conducted in-depth market research, trend analysis, and risk assessment to evaluate feasibility and forecast ROI for site and service line expansion.
- Developed comprehensive business plans for interdisciplinary projects across all service lines, providing strategic recommendations for informed decision making.
- Prepared ad hoc quantitative and qualitative dashboards and updated department databases to ensure data accuracy, integrity and resolution of data issues.
Education
Master in Health Administration -
The George Washington University
Washington, D.C.2016-05
Bachelor in Business Management - undefined
La Trobe University
Melbourne, Australia2011-10
Skills
- Program management
- Team leadership
- Process Improvement
- Stakeholder management
- Strategic planning
- Change management
- Microsoft suite
Certification
- PMP - Project Management Professional, PMP# 2668862, February 2024
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, September 2021
Timeline
Program Manager – Enterprise Project Management Office
Intermountain Health
2023.07 - Current
Senior Project Manager – Acute Care
Intermountain Health
2021.10 - 2025.07
Project Consultant – Acute Care
Intermountain Health
2019.04 - 2021.10
Strategic Planning Analyst – Physician and Ambulatory Planning
MedStar Health
2016.06 - 2019.03
Bachelor in Business Management - undefined
La Trobe University
Master in Health Administration -
The George Washington University