Ambulatory Strategy & Portfolio Lead

Oregon Health & Science University; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon Health & Science University in Portland seeks an Ambulatory Portfolio Manager to lead a portfolio of ambulatory strategic projects within the Ambulatory Planning & Performance Office. This hybrid role directs project management, reporting, and governance across initiatives focused on access, quality, safety, and financial performance.

The position requires 5+ years in project/portfolio management, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and PMP certification (or the ability to obtain

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in project and/or portfolio management, including managing multiple concurrent projects, developing status reporting, and engaging with executive stakeholders.
• Demonstrate project management skills (scope, schedule, budget, risk management) across multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Demonstrated portfolio management experience, including resource management, prioritization/intake, and road mapping.
• Strong executive-level facilitation and presentation skills; experience leading steering committees or governance bodies.
• Ability to synthesize complex project data into clear, concise reporting for executive audiences.
• Evidence of excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with project/portfolio management tools and standard office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel; Smartsheet or equivalent a plus).
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and build trusted relationships with clinical and operational leaders.
• Familiarity with Lean/Opex or other structured process improvement methodologies.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent project management certification required, or ability to obtain within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of high-priority ambulatory strategic initiatives with a structured PM framework.
• Develop and maintain project charters, timelines, milestones, and deliverables with sponsors.
• Lead cross-functional project teams, coordinate stakeholders, remove barriers to keep initiatives on track.
• Identify, track, and mitigate project risks and issues; elevate to APPO leadership.
• Ensure projects deliver measurable improvements in access, quality, safety, financial performance, and patient/staff experience.
• Develop, produce, and distribute status reports to executives and stakeholders.
• Standardize reporting tools and formats to enable leadership decision-making.
• Synthesize project data into portfolio-level insights for executive audiences.
• Facilitate the Ambulatory Strategic Planning Executive Steering Committee and governance bodies.
• Manage resource allocation and roadmapping across the ambulatory project portfolio.
• Maintain a complete inventory of ambulatory improvement work and KPIs; support governance and planning needs.
• Perform other duties in support of APPO goals.

Skills

Project management

Portfolio management

Executive stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional coordination

Lean/Opex familiarity

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business, engineering, or related field

Tools

Smartsheet

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Oregon Health & Science University in Portland seeks an Ambulatory Portfolio Manager to lead a portfolio of ambulatory strategic projects within the Ambulatory Planning & Performance Office. This hybrid role directs project management, reporting, and governance across initiatives focused on access, quality, safety, and financial performance.

The position requires 5+ years in project/portfolio management, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and PMP certification (or the ability to obtain