Portfolio Manager PMO

Job Description Location: Chicago, Illinois Business Unit: Rush Medical Center Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: Enterprise IT Strategy & Plang Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0) Shift: Shift 1 Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM) Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page ( Pay Range: $55.75 - $83.07 per hour Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rushu2019s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. Summary: The Portfolio Manager provides accountable oversight to a portfolio of projects, applying industry best practices to manage the intake, scoping, planning, staffing, execution methodology, and long-term road mapping of projects within the assigned portfolio. The Portfolio Manager coordinates internal demand and capacity management activities, as well as establishing processes to measure and improve maturity, efficiency, and value. The individual who holds this position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Other information: Required Job Qualifications: u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree required. u2022 At least 10 years of work experience in a project management capacity, leading multiple initiatives in excess of $1M and/or 12 months in duration required. u2022 At leave five years of program management experience required. u2022 Relevant industry certification such as PMI Project/Program/Portfolio Management Professional (PMP, PgMP, PfMP), Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean, Certified Agile Scrum Master, etc. required. 15 years of project management experience leading multiple initiatives in excess of $1M and/or 12 months in duration will be considered in lieu of current certification. u2022 Demonstrated success in leading large, complex, and high-visibility groups of concurrent projects. u2022 Strong verbal and written communication skills, including large group and executive-level facilitation and presentation skills. u2022 Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, including strong PowerPoint skills. Preferred Job Qualifications: u2022 Masteru2019s degree preferred. u2022 Healthcare experience strongly preferred, preferably within a large healthcare provider system. u2022 Experience with project demand, intake management, resource and capacity management, portfolio management, methodology design and implementation preferred. u2022 Process improvement experience preferred, such as Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma, etc. u2022 Strategic planning experience preferred, including experience driving organizational transformation in partnership with operational leaders. u2022 Change management planning and implementation experience preferred. u2022 Communication planning and implementation experience preferred. Responsibilities: u2022 Partners with relevant business clinical, and department leadership stakeholders to align programs and their constituent projects with enterprise strategy and business/clinical/departmental goals. u2022 Ensures successful adoption and change management within and across programs and projects. u2022 Designs, delivers, and monitors execution and value realization plans associated with the assigned portfolio. u2022 Provides program leadership for large, strategic, and/or cross-functional initiatives by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to define program and project scope, budgets, change management plans, communication plans, value realization plans, and to manage project timelines and deliverables. u2022 Builds positive working relationships across the organization; engages effectively with staff, management, and senior leadership in order to ensure the success of program and project-related initiatives. u2022 Partners with operational leadership and sponsors to ensure program and project alignment with business needs, productive working relationships, and open lines of communication. u2022 Supports leadership in strategic planning efforts. u2022 Proactively identifies opportunities to deliver value to the organization and works with relevant leadership and governance bodies to triage, approve, and charter programs and projects that align with enterprise strategic objectives. u2022 Provides coordination and/or facilitation role within applicable governance forums, assisting leadership with organizing programs and projects to align with enterprise strategy and objectives. u2022 Develops executive-level presentations and program status updates for key leadership stakeholders, as well as operational and executive sponsors. u2022 Coordinates ongoing measurement/reporting of process efficiency, compliance, maturity and value. u2022 Serves as program and project management methodology subject matter expert, consulting within the organization to apply industry best practices and ensure execution success. u2022 Oversees the work of junior staff, ensuring process adherence, customer service, and value-based outcomes are delivered as projected. u2022 Creates a culture of continuous improvement within the assigned program and project teams. u2022 Frequently and effectively communicates the vision and capabilities throughout the organization. u2022 Collaborates with leadership to increase the visibility of the department and its successes inside and outside of the organization (e.g. conducting internal roadshows, presenting at industry events, publishing articles and thought leadership, applying for external awards and recognition, etc.). Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Position Portfolio Manager PMO Location US:IL:Chicago Req ID 26084

Created: 2026-04-10