Information Technology Portfolio Manager, Temporary at UT Southwestern Medical Center

%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cb%3EWHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3EWith over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to %3Ca href=%22https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/articles/year-2022/july-us-news-best-hospital.html%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener%22%3EU.S. News %26amp; World Report%3C/a%3E, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you%27ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! %3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3EJOB SUMMARY%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3EThe Portfolio Manager within the Information Technology Department plays a critical strategic role in aligning technology initiatives with the institution%27s broader clinical, research, and educational goals. This individual is responsible for overseeing the processes to select, prioritize, and govern a portfolio of IT projects and ensuring that resources are allocated effectively and portfolios deliver maximum value. The portfolio manager collaborates with executive leadership, department heads, and other portfolio stakeholders to assess project proposals, manage risk, and monitor performance metrics. In the complex environment of an academic medical center, where patient care, research innovation, and academic excellence converge, the portfolio manager ensures that IT investments support institutional priorities, are financially viable, and are executed efficiently across diverse stakeholder groups. %3Cspan style=%22text-decoration: underline;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPlease note, this position is a temporary role with the option of permanent hire in future.%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cb%3EBENEFITS%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3EUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPaid Time Off, available day one%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3ERetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPaid Parental Leave Benefit%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EWellness programs%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3ETuition Reimbursement%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Ca href=%22http://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/benefits/#top%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener%22%3ELearn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!%3C/a%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cb%3EEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION%3C/b%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3ERequired%3C/b%3E%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cb%3EExperience and Education%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%26bull; Bachelor%27s Degree plus ten (10) years of experience with project, program, and portfolio management.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%26nbsp;Master%27s degree preferred).%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cb%3EJOB DUTIES%3C/b%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli%3EResponsible for overseeing and managing the portfolio management process for the entire IT project portfolio.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EResponsible for the intake process of new project ideas and demands.%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;Lead the process of portfolio planning and prioritization, ensuring alignment with strategic and operational goals and objectives.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EOversee the assessment of new project proposals and determine their fit within the portfolio based on risk, business goals, cost, strategic value, resources, and skill availability.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EIdentify potential risks within the portfolio and develop proactive strategies to mitigate or resolve them.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EMonitor the ongoing health of the portfolio, addressing issues or obstacles that could affect project delivery or organizational goals.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EDevelop a structured approach for keeping stakeholders informed, engaged and aligned while respecting defined organizational change management practices.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EContinuously assess and adjust the portfolio to ensure alignment with evolving strategic and operational goals.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EEstablish portfolio performance metrics through dashboards and scorecards, analyze trends and ensure compliance and audit readiness.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EEducate and coach senior leaders on how to effectively manage their portfolios.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPerform other duties as assigned.%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cb%3ESECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT%3C/b%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3ESecurity%3C/b%3E %3Cbr%3EThis position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3EEEO Statement%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3EUT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.%3C/p%3E Apply Now