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Ochsner Health System

Director - Connected Health Portfolio Management

Ochsner Health System, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123


Region:

New Orleans RegionFacility:

Business Office – Benson TowerLocation:

New Orleans, LAEmployment Type:

Full timeJob Category:

IS/ITJob Number:

REQ_00206498

We’ve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed – our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job manages the portfolio management team in collaboration with department leadership. Manages day-to-day individual and team dynamics, processes, work prioritization, quality, fiscal stewardship, technology strategy and management of all aspects of a technology life cycle. Provides mentoring and coaching associated with performance development, technology, program and project lifecycle management, makes decisions that influence the system processes on a large scale, serves as the central point of communication and coordination for portfolio management teams and manages direct reports who are involved in the day-to-day operations. Provides strategic and operational leadership to guide the connected health portfolio management department and enable high quality output.

Education

Required – Bachelor’s degree.

5 or more years of management or project leadership experience with large software applications will be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.

Work Experience

Required – 5 years related experience including 3 years of supervision or management experience.

Preferred – 10 years of related experience, with 5 or more years of management or project leadership experience. Experience leading large, complex system integration efforts or large software application.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.

Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the required job processes.

Broad relevant technical knowledge.

Strong project and team management skills.

Ability to be self-directed with initiative and drive.

Ability to travel throughout and between facilities and work a flexible schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Job Duties

Provides overall leadership and strategic planning for portfolio management group.

Manages, develops, and retains personnel and workforce to ensure qualified people are available to provide quality support and service.

Develops strategic plans and implement the objectives of the organization ensuring that capabilities are responsive to the needs of the organization and its mission.

Provides support and service for the organization’s infrastructure.

Ensures that operations are managed in a fiscally sound manner consistent with division financial goals through effective budgeting and resource management.

Introduces and enforces best practices and standard operating procedures.

Creates reasonable project plans that meet client requirements and manages projects and resources effectively.

Provides employees with opportunities to reach their full potential and provides timely feedback on performance-related matters.

Seeks out opportunities for development through training or other means.

Successfully interacts with resources and customers throughout the organization, minimizing conflict and representing the portfolio management organization in a positive manner.

Performs other related duties as required.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

There is no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.

Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Maryland, New York, Washington, and Washington D.C.

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