Portfolio Manager - Technology

Overview

BJC is hiring for a Portfolio Manager - Technology. This is a hybrid position. We are looking for candidates with Product Manager experience.

BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $6.3billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.

BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.

BJC's patients have access to the latest advances in medical science and technology through a formal affiliation between Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children's Hospital with the renowned Washington University School of Medicine, which consistently ranks among the top medical schools in the country.

Role Purpose

The Portfolio Manager is responsible for the technology strategy roadmap, demand and portfolio governance which includes defining new programs and projects, including scope, process and system impact analysis, resource planning, financials and governance models. Responsibilities will ensure that the Portfolio Management solutions are in alignment with the business goals and strategy. The Technology Portfolio Manager will work closely with both technology and business stakeholders and ensure project / program management activities such as progress management, risk / issue management, resource tracking, financial tracking, stakeholder management and associated status reporting needs are communicated in accordance with the Project, Program and Portfolio Management framework and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Leads the definition, implementation and review of the organization's technology portfolio management framework. Authorizes the structure of portfolios and is responsible for alignment with business strategy & objectives and with emerging digital opportunities. Sets parameters for the prioritisation of resources and the changes to be implemented and recommends and implements the corrective action by engaging and influencing senior management. Leads the ongoing monitoring and review of technology portfolios for impact on current business activities and the strategic benefits to be realized. Responsible for implementing effective portfolio governance arrangements supported by effective reporting.
• Plans, schedules, monitors and reports on activities related to the portfolio to ensure that each part of the portfolio contributes to the overall achievement of the portfolio. Engages and influences senior leaders to ensure the technology portfolio will deliver the agreed business objectives. Identifies issues with portfolio structure, cost, risk, inter-dependencies, impact on current business activities and the strategic benefits to be realized through the collection, summarization and reporting of the portfolio KPIs.
• Ensures that technology program / project service owners adhere to the agreed portfolio management approach and timetable and that they provide the appropriate information to agreed targets of timelines and accuracy. Produces reports as appropriate for portfolio governance, including making recommendations for changes to the portfolio. Communicates the change program vision to staff at all levels of the business and keeps a focus on business objectives. Maintains the business case for funding the technology portfolio and confirms continuing business viability of the portfolio at regular intervals.
• Defines the approach, policy & sets standards for support provided for managing and monitoring technology portfolios, programs, and projects. This includes governance management of resources, directing & leading the implementation & ongoing operation of an effective service organization. Ensures delivery of effective services & resources is in line with current & planned demand and reviewing the effective provision. Uses recommended technology portfolio, program & project control solutions for planning, scheduling, tracking & forecast data. Sets up project / program / portfolio files, compiles & distributes reports to respective stakeholders. Provides administrative services to project review boards, project assurance teams and quality review meetings. Provides guidance on project management software, procedures, processes, tools & techniques. Provides guidance on individual technology project / program proposals & funding allocation. Supports programs by providing a cross program view on risk, change, quality, finance or configuration management. Evaluates project and / or program performance and recommends changes where necessary. Advises on the available standards, procedures, methods, tools & techniques. Contributes to reviews & audits of project & program management to ensure conformance to standards.
• Sets strategy for the management of the portfolio of technology services and aligns technology service management with organizational strategies, objectives and emerging opportunities. Promotes the opportunities technology offers the organization, including the feasibility of change and its likely impact. Authorizes the establishment of new or modified technology service delivery capabilities and integrates in-house and outsourced options, as well as delivery options leveraging multiple service delivery capabilities. Authorizes allocation of resources for the planning, development and delivery of all technical services and products. Maintains an overview of the contribution of technology services to organizational success.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Experience

Preferred Requirements

Education

Supervisor Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Benefits and Legal Statement

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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

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