We have a 6 month contract to hire for a Lead Portfolio Optimization Process Owner, 100% Remote. This role is ideal for a candidate with a strong background in Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM), Agile Portfolio/Program/Product Management, and cross-functional process improvement. The ideal candidate excels in driving tool adoption (especially ServiceNow), optimizing portfolio practices, and aligning initiatives with organizational goals. If you have 7+ years of experience leading enterprise-wide governance and metrics design, thrive in dynamic environments, and are passionate about driving operational efficiency, we'd love to hear from you.

MUST HAVES:

• Extensive expertise (7+ years) in Agile Portfolio, Program, or Product Management, with a proven ability to implement portfolio practices using tools like ServiceNow.
• Recognized authority in Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM), including governance, metrics design, and alignment with enterprise strategies, with success in leading cross-functional process improvements.
• Experience managing organizational change in dynamic environments, with healthcare experience as a preferred bonus

NICE TO HAVES:

• Healthcare experience preferred and certifications like SAFe, LMP, Six Sigma or PMP. Strong strategic and analytical mindset with the ability to design impactful solutions and create data-driven insights through analytics and visualizations.

DISQUALIFIERS:

• Not meeting minimum requirements

Performance indicators:

• Optimize and improve Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) processes for scalability and efficiency.
• Develop governance metrics to monitor portfolio health and provide actionable insights.
• Drive tool adoption for assigned practice (timekeeping, resource plan, cost management) (e.g., ServiceNow) and foster cross-functional collaboration to resolve challenges.
• Monitor financial outcomes, mitigate risks, and ensure value realization through effective reporting and change management.

About this role:

• Position is for the Cost Management practices. Assigned practices on this team are Timekeeping, Resource planning, and cost management.
• Team is responsible for designing, implementing and improving Strategic Portfolio Management processes aligned with the Org's goals. Dedicated and hard-working team.
• Opportunity to address organizational challenges through independently prioritizing and delivering outcomes. This position requires exceptional collaboration, communication and interpersonal skills and provides the opportunity to engage with stakeholders, influence alignment and drive results across all organizational levels.

Responsibilities:

• Daily hours will be from 8:00am CT - 5:00pmCT.
• Typical Daily tasks will include:
• Drive tool adoption (e.g., ServiceNow), monitor portfolio health, and deliver actionable insights.
• Collaborate across teams to optimize processes, manage risks, and ensure scalability.
• Oversee reporting on portfolio performance and lead change management initiatives.
• Cross-functional collaboration required.

Job Description:

Job Profile Summary
Position Purpose:
Accountable for leading, defining, executing, and continuously advancing Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) processes to align portfolio initiatives with organizational objectives. Establishes and drives data driven decision making, optimizes process efficiency and establishes robust mechanisms to monitor portfolio health enabling maximum value realization and achievement of strategic goals.
Education/Experience:
Requires a Bachelor's degree and 5 - 7 years of related experience
Soft Skills:
Intermediate - Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
Intermediate - Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Intermediate - Ability to work independently
Intermediate - Demonstrated analytical skills
Intermediate - Demonstrated project management skills
Intermediate - Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Intermediate - Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
Intermediate - Ability to communicate and make recommendations to upper management
Intermediate - Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion

License/Certification:
CSSBB - Six Sigma Black Belt , Non-Black Belt certifications will be considered as well, preferred
Portfolio Management Professional (PMP) , SAFe LPM certfication will be considered as well, preferred
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI preferred