ID
#45970948
Job type
Permanent
Salary
TBD
Source
Apex Systems
Date
2022-09-24
Deadline
2022-11-22

Agile Portfolio Manager

Illinois, Rosemont, 60018

Permanent

Vacancy expired!

Job#: 1297716

Job Description: The Agile Portfolio Manager role influences the most important product and technology programs in our company. This role works across all departments and is designed for someone motivated by both high-level objectives and low-level details. You'll manage initiatives from inception to launch, while closely partnering with these cross-functional groups to manage dependencies, mitigate risks, and drive day to day activities. You'll be on a team with other Portfolio Managers and have a strong support system, providing mentorship and peer collaboration. You'll have the opportunity to present to senior management and offer guidance and recommendations that influence our ability to meet our goals.

Product Portfolio Management

Lead multiple cross-functional teams with members from Product Management, Product Development, Growth, Finance, Legal, Marketing, and Enterprise IT. Organize and lead cross-functional meetings by setting agendas, organizing speakers, sending out recap notes, and closing out follow-ups / action items.
Directly influence the way we achieve Key Results by leading brainstorming sessions, advocating for knowledge sharing / cross-training, and facilitating cross-functional decision making.
Champion mature program management activities such as KPI tracking, providing recurring executive readouts, and fostering a sense of "shared accountability" across the cross-functional team.
Participate in cross-portfolio product Planning and Execution, including prioritization of work, capacity planning, dependency management, timeline and scope commitments, and governing changes through effective change management practices.

Initiative Management

Plan and deliver healthcare technology initiatives, including management of all activities from ideation through commercialization / launch. Direct successful execution while managing cost, scope, and timeframe factors.
Drive down initiative blockers, by identifying risks, devising mitigation plans, and escalating issues to management.
Ensure clear and transparent communication, by providing scheduled and on-demand status reports and updates.

Program Management Operations

Utilize PMO tools to centralize communication and maintain relevant program data. Utilize tools such as JIRA, Aha!, Confluence, PPM Pro, and Tableau.
Dashboard ownership within our primary PMO tool (PPM Pro). Activities include, KPI dashboard setup and maintenance, customizations for specific departments, and configuration for enterprise-wide reporting.
Support cross-portfolio financial management activities, examples are: validating time / costs associated to an Initiative, maintaining accurate rates and team assignments, and monitoring Lights On vs non-Lights On distribution,

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

5+ years of relevant work experience
Strong software delivery program management and organizational skills
Motivation to pursue solutions and solve problems, especially when the problems are ambiguous or complex
The ability to handle multiple tasks at once and the willingness to ask for help when you need it
Equal excitement to understand the big picture but also dive into the details
Your voice (whether it's a loud one or a quiet one). We believe in communicating. Ideas, needs, questions, concerns, good jokes Remember when we said we welcome your point of view? We meant it.
Healthcare IT experience is preferred
Ability to work in our office in Rosemont or downtown Chicago (following safety protocols and guidelines)

WHAT WE'LL GIVE YOU

Training from the best. Collectively, we've got years of expertise in healthcare, technology, and project delivery
Exposure to management from mid-level to C-level
Hands on experience in managing technology deliverables that will be used in domestic or global healthcare systems
The opportunity to have a meaningful and measurable impact on the healthcare industry

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or

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