Portfolio & Project Management Manager

Job Description

Portfolio & Project Management Manager

(
260067
)

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.

Equal Employment Opportunities:
We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

JOB DETAILS
Department:
IS&T Data & Analytics
FTE:
1.0 (80hours per pay period)
Shift(s):
Days
Location:
Hybrid (1 - 2 days on-site - seeking local candidate)
Purpose of this position:
The Portfolio & Project Management Office (PMO) Manager is accountable for the development and leadership of the Project Management Office and the establishment of project management standards at Hennepin Healthcare. The scope of responsibility for the PMO department is to oversee project intake and oversight, project delivery frameworks and methodology, project management, project management staffing, process refinement, reporting, and compliance for the enterprise project portfolio.
The Portfolio & Project Management Office Manager is a forward-looking leader who thinks strategically about the enterprise project portfolio, recommending future direction and, in partnership with operations, leads the development of roadmaps, incorporating the current healthcare and technology environment, regulations, trends, and impacts to Hennepin Healthcare. By fulfilling this scope, the strategic alignment of all HCMC initiatives will be obtained, which will further the organization's success.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Leads the Project Management team to define, communicate, and enforce project management processes and capacity planning to deliver exceptional value to the organization
Coordinates the efforts of executive leadership toward the establishment of the enterprise project portfolio, from prioritization and project approval through completion, supporting and advising on actions required to balance the portfolio for value realization
Acts as the primary resource for executive and senior leadership for communications and for reporting the state and performance of the enterprise project portfolio and capacity planning
Provides expertise in project management to ensure the successful and optimized management of projects and business solutions within the PMO, as well as providing project management consultative services to the organization
Designs practices and procedures for consistent tracking of projects, resource capacity, and major work
Identifies key capability strengths to inform strategic initiative planning as well as analyzing relationships between capabilities across the enterprise to identify opportunities that can be leveraged to execute strategy
Provides expert guidance and thought leadership to establish policies, procedures, delivery frameworks, and methodologies for effective project oversight and management in order to meet expectations for project execution, documentation, and ongoing operations
Works with management and senior leadership and recommends a strategic direction and roadmap to ensure our ability to flawlessly deliver services and enabling exceptional patient care without exception
Monitors trends, developments, and best practices in project and portfolio management in anticipation of changing requirements, expectations, and opportunities; assesses technical, financial and organizational implementation for Hennepin Healthcare
Implements and advises the leadership team on implementing governance industry best practices through continuous improvement strategies
Supports the definition and direction for requests and projects, prioritizing and planning with clinical, business, and information system leaders and teams for appropriation of resources and fiscal responsibility
Attracts, develops, and leads high performing program and project managers to ensure high-value projects that are delivered on time and within budget
Liaises with Operations with the ability to engage, partner on prioritization, support, teach, and problem solve
Manages Departmental Performance (budget, forecasting, efficiencies, productivity, and outcomes)

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, (MIS) or a related field of study
Seven (7) years of comprehensive professional level experience
Experience in a leadership role, preferably with direct reports
Five (5) years of demonstrated success in project management, operations planning, and/or process improvement
Experience in Project and Portfolio management
Certification/License Required:
Certified Project Management Professional, or obtain within 1 year
-OR-
An approved equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous health care provider experience
Lean/Kaizen experience
Previous Portfolio or Program Management experience
Prosci or similar change management strategy
Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and negotiate with people at all levels of the organization
Strong teamwork skills, including the ability to establish and sustain successful working relationships with all levels of the organization
Ability to communicate technology concepts at a level of understanding of the audience, including both technical and non-technical individuals
Ability to build high performing teams
Knowledge of business risk, risk assessment, and risk-based decision-making
Strong analytical, problem solving, and interpersonal skills
Ability to communication effectively with peers, team members, and operational partners
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to successfully support a 24x7 operation
Ability to multi-task and support multiple projects while updating management and customers
Ability to learn
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Skilled in overseeing the efforts of team members
Superb ability to motivate employees and inspire positive change within department
Skilled in managerial duties (i.e. hiring, firing, performance appraisals, pay reviews)
Capable of supporting the work of the department
Skilled in fostering a positive workplace culture and building inclusive workplace teams

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing
Equal Employment Opportunities
to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.

Please Note:

Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.

Total Rewards Package:
We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement
(Available
ONLY
for benefit eligible positions)
.
For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.

Department
:

IS T Data & Analytics
Primary Location
:

MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus

Standard Hours/FTE Status
:

FTE = 1.00 (80 hours per pay period)
Shift Detail
:

Day
Job Level
:

Manager
Employee Status
:

Regular

Eligible for Benefits
:

Yes
Union/Non Union
:

Non-Union

Min
:

$63.83
Max
:

$95.74

Job Posting
:

Sep-23-2026

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, (MIS) or a related field of study
Seven (7) years of comprehensive professional level experience
Experience in a leadership role, preferably with direct reports
Five (5) years of demonstrated success in project management, operations planning, and/or process improvement
Experience in Project and Portfolio management
Certification/License Required:
Certified Project Management Professional, or obtain within 1 year
-OR-
An approved equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous health care provider experience
Lean/Kaizen experience
Previous Portfolio or Program Management experience
Prosci or similar change management strategy
Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and negotiate with people at all levels of the organization
Strong teamwork skills, including the ability to establish and sustain successful working relationships with all levels of the organization
Ability to communicate technology concepts at a level of understanding of the audience, including both technical and non-technical individuals
Ability to build high performing teams
Knowledge of business risk, risk assessment, and risk-based decision-making
Strong analytical, problem solving, and interpersonal skills
Ability to communication effectively with peers, team members, and operational partners
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to successfully support a 24x7 operation
Ability to multi-task and support multiple projects while updating management and customers
Ability to learn
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Skilled in overseeing the efforts of team members
Superb ability to motivate employees and inspire positive change within department
Skilled in managerial duties (i.e. hiring, firing, performance appraisals, pay reviews)
Capable of supporting the work of the department
Skilled in fostering a positive workplace culture and building inclusive workplace teams

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing
Equal Employment Opportunities
to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.

Please Note:

Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.

Total Rewards Package:
We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
We provide an extensive