Manager | Functional Project Management Office
La Crosse, WI - USA
Job Summary
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Manager Functional Project Management Office (PMO)
Department:Project Management Office
Location: Hybrid. Candidates must reside in WI MI MN or IA to be considered.
Position Summary
The Manager of the Project Management Office (PMO) leads a team of Project Managers responsible for delivering traditional waterfall execution and hybrid agile project management support for enterprise functional teams and service lines. This role provides oversight of project management resources embedded within enterprise functions such as ITDS Pharmacy Revenue Cycle and others.
The Manager brings strong business acumen disciplined execution and project management expertise to align work within the functional team environment and ensure excellence in project delivery. This position reports to the Director of the PMO and oversees a team focused on exceptional functional project management service delivery and operational alignment with the enterprise high-performance operating model.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Bachelors degree required in Business Organizational Management Project Management Business Administration Economics Computer Science or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certification/Registration/Licensure
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) Project Management Professional (PMP) or Project Management Institute Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification(s) preferred.
Experience
5 years of business-related execution experience including at least 3 years in program and project management.
Experience managing large complex programs projects and work teams required.
Experience leading teams using waterfall and Lean Six Sigma methodologies required.
Knowledge and experience with Agile execution models preferred.
Essential Job Duties / Major Responsibilities
Assists the Director of PMO in developing functional PMO execution goals and strategies aligned with enterprise and regional priorities.
Scans the external environment for leading practices and market trends assessing impact to the enterprise.
Contributes to strategic and operational planning within the enterprise operating model and communicates plans to align PMO staff and gain commitment.
Analyzes functional project management resource capacity versus demand including systems selection maintenance monitoring reporting and issue resolution through the operating model decision-making structure.
Manages fiscal resources using established processes to ensure accountability and effective operations.
Leads people management activities including selecting aligning developing motivating engaging and retaining a highly skilled project management team.
Delivers excellence in service and clinical quality supporting seamless delivery of patient care safety patient experience and customer service.
Leads organizational EPMO management efforts to accomplish goals and objectives through integrated processes and initiatives while modeling collaboration.
Provides project scorecard reporting and analysis of projects including impacts to scope budget delivery timelines and resource capacity versus demand.
Performs duties as defined by the department and attends regularly scheduled and assigned shifts.
Uses information systems to their full capability.
Supports age-appropriate care/service as applicable to role.
Assures reliable predictable outcomes and minimizes unnecessary delays.
What Were Looking For
The ideal candidate is a strong relationship builder who can partner effectively with leaders across functional areas including VPs and other senior stakeholders. This person is personable confident and skilled at navigating complex conversations while helping ensure the right work is assigned to the right level.
We are seeking someone who can:
Provide project management leadership in construction IT software integration technology and/or digital systems
Translate vision into structure and actionable processes
Build and improve PMO processes
Assess demand and capacity accurately using data
Support long-term roadmap planning
Help determine where PM resources are truly needed
Work closely with leadership to align priorities and execution
Core Leadership Responsibilities
Organizational Strategy and Implementation:Recognizes market trends assesses impact on the area of responsibility contributes to strategic plans develops operational plans and ensures communication and alignment across staff.
Fiscal Management:Uses established processes to ensure accountability for effective operations and resource management.
Human Resource Management:Selects aligns develops motivates manages and retains a team of highly skilled employees.
Excellence in Service and Quality:Supports quality patient care safety patient experience and customer service through continuous quality improvement and thoughtful system design.
Organizational Leadership:Provides leadership to accomplish objectives through integrated processes and collaboration.
Maintains accountability for implementation of regulatory requirements.
Serves as liaison to the community.
Performs additional duties as assigned by the department.
Why Emplify Health
Tailored Benefits Package: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that varies based on your location. To learn more about the specific benefits available in your area please inquire with the recruiter during the application process.
Remote Work Opportunity: This position is eligible for hybrid work. However candidates must be residents of Wisconsin (WI) Iowa (IA) Michigan (MI) or Minnesota (MN) at the time of hire. Candidates will ideally live within a reasonable driving distance to La Crosse or Green Bay WI.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Gundersen Health System Hospitals & Clinics delivers world-class primary and specialized healthcare in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa.