At Houston Methodist, the IT Portfolio Manager position is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating a collection of projects, programs and operational work to fulfill strategic business objectives of an organization within prescribed time frame, funding parameters and requirements. Organizes and prioritizes the portfolio of activities directly with IT Management working closely with IT Vice Presidents and Executives. Coordinates and manages activities of project managers assigned to support the portfolio.
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Oversees IT projects to ensure that outcomes match customer expectations and outcomes.
- Validates project prioritization with IT Leadership.
- Provides advice to management on balancing portfolio of projects.
- Coordinates projects prioritization meetings with IT management.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Plans and organizes the portfolio of activities for Ambulatory Provider, Acute Care, Corporate Business or Infrastructure. Coordinates project activities with activities of business unit(s).
- Directs and coordinates activities of Project Managers to ensure projects progress on schedule, within budget and to expected quality and scope.
- Prepares consolidated reports on portfolio status for IT Management.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Supports senior management with adherence to Business Case standards and procedures for the IT Governance process through ongoing coaching and review.
- Partners with Project Managers to organize project deliverables and key milestones within a portfolio.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Partners with Project Managers to ensure projects within the portfolio stay on budget.
- Ensures all projects within the portfolio have properly closed project expenditures.
- Reports on consolidated information to senior management.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Proposes opportunities to improve the Portfolio & Process Management Office.
- Leads improvement initiatives by planning, implementing and ensuring adoption.
- Proactively manages own professional development and completes Individual Development Plan (IDP).
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related discipline with an information technology focus.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Eight years of successful experience in managing a portfolio of activities related to IT to fulfill strategic business objectives, preferably in a healthcare environment.