Manager, Project Portfolio Team

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Manages and directs the work of project managers and provides managerial oversight of multiple projects. Leads team in managing and reporting deliverables, status, and quality elements throughout the lifecycle for projects that may span multiple functions, departments, and processes. Ensures that scope for all projects is in line with goals and that projects are delivered on time. Works closely with appropriate operational and clinical leadership to ensure decisions are implemented, strategic, and yearly goals are met. Establishes data collection and reporting processes to capture key metrics and provide project reporting. Tracks at-risk metrics and facilitates actions to keep projects on track.

Experience

• Five years of experience managing projects in a healthcare or business environment

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience managing or supervising others
• Master’s degree in related field
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business, health service, or related field

Certification Summary

• No professional certifications required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and lead projects from inception to completion with minimal supervision
• Ability to multi-task and manage various project elements and projects simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and writing skills for executive communications and project reporting including but not limited to presentations in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with stakeholders
• Skilled in facilitating and leading cross-functional teams and working collaboratively with groups or teams at all levels of the organization and across organizational lines
• Aptitude for problem-solving and strategic thinking
• Demonstrated ability to confront and creatively manage conflict
• Ability to function in a dynamic environment subject to impromptu changes in schedules and priorities

Job Responsibilities

• Lead project management team and foster professional development, continually driving best practices.
• Drive the successful implementation of the overall portfolio of assigned initiatives.
• Provide project direction, establish effective communication, and ensure that execution of the portfolio is in line with overall goals.
• Regularly prioritize portfolio to ensure the appropriate allocation of resources.
• Prepare status reports and updates by gathering, analyzing, and summarizing relevant information.
• Facilitate meetings that have clear objectives and meaningful outcomes.
• Maintain budget in accordance with the assigned plan.
• Create effective presentations for internal and external audiences.
• Liaise with system resources as needed, including Finance, HR, Foundation, Marketing, and Internal and External Communications.