Institute for Healthcare Improvement
Director Project Management Office
Institute for Healthcare Improvement, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States,
Institute for Healthcare Improvement
Director, Project Management Office
Full Time (Remote, USA)
About IHI
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) is an independent not-for-profit organization based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. For over 30 years, IHI has used improvement science to advance and sustain better outcomes in health and health systems across the world. IHI collaborates with a growing community to spark bold, inventive ways to improve the health of individuals and populations. Learn more at ihi.org.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the COO, the Director of the Project Management Office (PMO) will provide strategic leadership and oversight of the organization's project management practices, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and effective governance. This role focuses on building and sustaining a high-performing PMO that delivers consistency, operational efficiency, and alignment with strategic priorities across all our focus areas of Consulting, Education, and Networks.
Position Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Project Management Office (PMO) Development:
Establish and lead the PMO as the central hub for project management governance, best practices, and resources. Design and implement policies, procedures, and frameworks that apply project management principles to support organizational objectives. Lead the adoption and continuous improvement of project management standards to ensure consistency and excellence across all initiatives.
Project Manager Capacity Building:
Identify and address organizational project management training needs and design programs to build project management capabilities. Deliver ongoing training, coaching, and support for project managers. Develop and maintain a robust suite of project management tools, templates, and resources. Act as the organizational expert for project management technologies.
Project Management Operations and Organizational Alignment:
Collaborate with organizational leadership to optimize project-based operational processes. Align projects with organizational priorities and strategic goals. Develop and implement project governance structures. Track and evaluate project portfolio performance.
Position Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: PMO Development:
Expertise in designing and leading a centralized PMO. Strong knowledge of project management methodologies. Proficiency in leveraging project management tools and technologies.
Project Manager Capacity Building:
Expertise in identifying project management training needs. Ability to coach and mentor project managers.
PMO and Organizational Alignment:
Strong ability to partner with leadership. Expertise in portfolio governance.
Position Qualifications: Required Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or a related field. 7-10 years of experience in operations, project management, or organization management. Certification within a recognized project management framework. Preferred Advanced degree or credentialing in related field. Physical Attributes: Ability to sit for extended periods. Manual dexterity for computer use. Visual acuity for reading and viewing a computer screen. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. IHI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.
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Establish and lead the PMO as the central hub for project management governance, best practices, and resources. Design and implement policies, procedures, and frameworks that apply project management principles to support organizational objectives. Lead the adoption and continuous improvement of project management standards to ensure consistency and excellence across all initiatives.
Project Manager Capacity Building:
Identify and address organizational project management training needs and design programs to build project management capabilities. Deliver ongoing training, coaching, and support for project managers. Develop and maintain a robust suite of project management tools, templates, and resources. Act as the organizational expert for project management technologies.
Project Management Operations and Organizational Alignment:
Collaborate with organizational leadership to optimize project-based operational processes. Align projects with organizational priorities and strategic goals. Develop and implement project governance structures. Track and evaluate project portfolio performance.
Position Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: PMO Development:
Expertise in designing and leading a centralized PMO. Strong knowledge of project management methodologies. Proficiency in leveraging project management tools and technologies.
Project Manager Capacity Building:
Expertise in identifying project management training needs. Ability to coach and mentor project managers.
PMO and Organizational Alignment:
Strong ability to partner with leadership. Expertise in portfolio governance.
Position Qualifications: Required Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or a related field. 7-10 years of experience in operations, project management, or organization management. Certification within a recognized project management framework. Preferred Advanced degree or credentialing in related field. Physical Attributes: Ability to sit for extended periods. Manual dexterity for computer use. Visual acuity for reading and viewing a computer screen. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. IHI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.
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