Ericka Branch

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About Ericka Branch

Strategic operations and transformation executive with 20+ years of experience aligning vision with execution across complex, cross-functional environments. I specialize in driving enterprise performance through structured program delivery, data-informed decision frameworks, and scalable governance models. I’ve led initiatives totaling $280M in capital investments and overseen a $17M OPEX portfolio across hundreds of sites, turning ambiguity into action and high-level goals into operational results. My approach blends systems thinking, business acumen, and relentless execution—built for organizations navigating transformation, growth, or performance plateaus. Most recently, I led enterprise portfolio execution for a nationwide organization, overseeing capital strategy, intake governance, and KPI alignment across 700+ locations. I partnered with finance, legal, IT, and clinical leaders to deliver mission-critical initiatives, guide cross-functional coordination, and accelerate business outcomes. Key areas of focus: • Enterprise program & portfolio management (EPMO/PMO) • Strategic planning & operational transformation • KPI frameworks, dashboarding & performance reporting • Capital & OPEX planning, forecasting & resource optimization • Governance models, prioritization systems & intake design • Process improvement (Agile, Lean, Hybrid methodologies) • Cross-functional alignment across business, legal, IT, and finance • Stakeholder management, risk mitigation & change leadership Career highlights: Reduced program cycle time by 30% by implementing intake governance and prioritization models Boosted KPI performance by 27% via data-driven accountability dashboards and real-time metrics Managed $280M capital program and $17M operating budget across 700+ enterprise sites Designed and deployed feedback systems that enabled data-based executive decision-making Drove complex, multi-year transformations involving regulatory, technical, and operational stakeholders I bring structure to scale, execution to strategy, and results to complexity. I’m now exploring senior opportunities—including Director of Strategic Operations, Enterprise Program Leader, or Chief of Staff—where I can drive transformation, performance, and meaningful outcomes across the business. Let’s connect.