| The Program Director EPMO is a senior leader within the Enterprise Portfolio Management Office responsible for ensuring the successful execution of enterprise programs and projects aligned with strategic priorities. Reporting to the Executive Director of the Transformation Management Office within the Office of Strategic Advancement the Program Director partners in a dyad relationship with the Portfolio Director to translate strategy into action through disciplined delivery and cross-functional coordination. This role serves as the central point of accountability for program delivery risk and issue management and benefits realization. The Program Director works collaboratively with operational clinical and functional leaders to ensure that prioritized initiatives are delivered effectivelyon time within scope and budget and with measurable outcomes that drive enterprise value. |
| Program Execution & Delivery Oversight Lead the execution of large cross-functional enterprise programs aligned with strategic objectives. Ensure adherence to approved scope schedule budget and quality standards across all program components. Establish consistent program management practices methodologies and tools across the EPMO. Track and report progress toward defined outcomes and key performance indicators. Risk Issue & Change Management Proactively identify and mitigate risks and issues that may affect program delivery or outcomes. Ensure change control processes are applied consistently and transparently across projects. Support program sponsors and project managers in navigating complexity and removing execution barriers. Resource Coordination & Alignment Collaborate with Portfolio Director to align program resource requirements with enterprise capacity planning. Partner with functional and operational leaders to assign and coordinate appropriate project teams. Ensure efficient and effective use of internal and external resources to meet program demands. Leadership & Coaching Provide direction and support to Project Managers and Program Managers responsible for execution. Foster a culture of accountability transparency and continuous improvement across delivery teams. Responsible for the EPMO Center of Excellence to deploy program and project management standards of practice Mentor staff in project management discipline leadership development and stakeholder engagement. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication Serve as the primary liaison for executive sponsors operational leaders and delivery teams for in-flight programs. Provide regular program status updates insights and escalations to governance boards and senior leadership. Translate complex program updates into executive-level communication that drives understanding and alignment. |
| EDUCATION: |
| Required: Bachelors degree in business engineering healthcare administration or related field of study. Preferred: Masters degree preferred in business engineering healthcare administration or related field of study. |
| EXPERIENCE: |
| Required: Minimum of 7 years of experience in a healthcare business or operational leadership role. At least 5 years of experience managing complex programs with cross-functional scope and enterprise impact. Demonstrated experience delivering strategic initiatives through structured program and project management methods. Proven ability to lead teams through ambiguity organizational change and tight timelines. Experience working within a matrixed organization and driving alignment across multiple stakeholders |
| LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING: |
| Required: Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or Agile Scrum Master Certification Preferred: Program Management Professional (PgMP) Certification Agile Product Owner Certification Lean Certification Six Sigma Certification Knowledge Skills and Abilities Core Competencies: Program and project execution in complex environments Benefits realization risk mitigation and timeline adherence Analytical & Technical: Strong command of program performance metrics and reporting Proficiency with project management platforms and enterprise reporting tools (e.g. ServiceNow MS Project Planview Smartsheet Tableau) Communication & Influence: Strong leadership presence and executive communication skills Proven ability to collaborate and influence without authority Ability to navigate organizational complexity and drive results through others |
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Cone Health is a not-for-profit network of healthcare providers serving people in Guilford, Forsyth, Rockingham, Alamance and Randolph counties.