Manager | Functional Project Management Office

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40 Manager, 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 Bachelor's 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 We're 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. If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267. We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future. Equal Opportunity Employer Around here, loving your job is part of the job. Join our mission in changing healthcare while finding a career you'll love! Gundersen Health System offers a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years. Our personalized patient care model is only the beginning of what you will experience as we foster population health transformation and innovation to serve our communities and you. We've made it a priority to enrich the lives of our employees as they find a career they love. Using each employee's unique talents and passions, Gundersen is committed to delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care to the communities we serve. You can be part of an exciting, highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated offering an employee-first culture, work-life balance, and career advancement & growth opportunities. This culture allows our organization to attract elite talent, like yourself!

What You Can Expect:

Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth Culture that encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it LOVE + MEDICINE and it's more than our practice. It is who we are. Gundersen Health System, based in La Crosse, WI, is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 22 counties. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; 6 affiliate critical access hospitals; nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We deliver Love + Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees. Select Remote/Hybrid Eligible under More search to see our remote-eligible openings. A rewarding career and an excellent quality of life awaits you. Learn more about our excellence in patient care, education, research, culture, and something we call Love + Medicine at www.gundersenhealth.org/careers/life.