Ruba Hay
Transformation, Strategy and Portfolio Management Expert
- Role
- Senior Director of Strategy and Innovation at AMSURG
- Location
- Nashville, TN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ruba Hay
As a strategic leader, I turn vision into action—building high-impact teams, streamlining processes, and delivering results that drive organizational success. I thrive at the intersection of strategy and execution—turning bold ideas into measurable growth.With 16+ years in project, program, and portfolio management, I’ve scaled a PMO from 20 to 100+ projects leading programs that transform business, saved $1M+ through tech innovation and vendor strategy, and aligned global operations across logistics, government, education, insurance, and tech sectors—spanning startups to large enterprises.My strength lies in blending strategic foresight with execution. I’ve led cross-functional teams across the US, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, and India, negotiated key vendor contracts for maximum value, and shaped governance that empowers people and outcomes. Customer-facing roles have honed my ability to deliver for diverse stakeholders—always with an eye on growth and impact.Beyond work, I’m a wife, mom to two amazing girls, and a Girl Scout Troop Leader. I practice Taekwondo, mentor young talent and new project managers, and partner with non-profits to lift my community. I’m passionate about empowering others to thrive.
Experience
Senior Director of Strategy and Innovation
Jun 2025 — Present · Nashville, TN, US
Lead enterprise-wide initiatives driving digital transformation, AI governance, and operational efficiency across clinical and corporate domains-Chair the IT Architecture Sub-Committee, aligning application onboarding, security standards, and technical debt reduction with long-term business strategy-Spearhead the AI Taskforce, developing enterprise AI usage policies, PHI safeguards, and implementation roadmaps for responsible AI adoption-Architect and maintain a 3-year IT roadmap covering infrastructure modernization, cloud migration, and business continuity planning-Direct strategic planning for large-scale initiatives, including quarterly prioritization cycles and long-list reviews for enterprise investments-Lead the Solution, Strategy & Innovation team, overseeing governance, vendor management, and platform evaluations to ensure scalability and compliance-Author IT policies including AI usage, data retention, and vendor onboarding/offboarding, aligned with HIPAA, FDA, and internal governance standards-Actively contribute to company-wide strategic planning efforts, collaborating with executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
Education
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Bachelor's degree, Sociology, Criminology
2004 — 2008
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