Director of IT - Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO)

Carolinas Medical Center; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolinas Medical Center is seeking a senior leader to provide strategic governance for the construction and M&A project portfolio. The role oversees planning, prioritization, and delivery of construction and acquisition initiatives, leading project management resources to ensure consistent execution and outcomes.

The role partners with executives, stakeholders, and IT teams to align projects with enterprise growth, establish portfolio reporting, and drive continuous improvements in delivery and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Business, Information Technology or related field.
• 10 years of experience in Information Systems and project management, including 5 years of management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT Governance processes and formal intake.
• Develop and manage budgets for areas of responsibility.
• Define standards for PMO team per PMI/Agile; manage costs and benefits.
• Provide leadership to EPMO members to meet organizational goals.
• Prioritize applications & interface projects; monitor plans and risk.

Skills

Progressive leadership

Project, Program, Portfolio

SDLC & Business Analysis

Waterfall & Agile

Strategic Planning

Business Process Improvement

Vendor Management

Mergers/Acquisitions Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/IT

Tools

PMI

Agile guidelines

Job description

Department: 12265 Enterprise Corporate - Project Management Office

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hou rs Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Provide strategic leadership and governance for the construction and M&A project portfolio. Oversee planning, prioritization, and delivery of construction, facility expansion, and acquisition-related initiatives. Lead a team of project managers and construction management resources to ensure consistent execution and delivery outcomes. Partner with executive leaders, operational stakeholders, and IT teams to align projects with enterprise growth objectives. Establish portfolio reporting, risk management, and governance practices to improve visibility and decision-making. Manage cross-functional dependencies across construction, technology, clinical, and business teams. Ensure successful integration planning and execution for merger and acquisition initiatives. Drive continuous improvement in project delivery practices, resource utilization, and portfolio performance.

Pay Range: $75.40 - $120.65

Major Responsibilities

Responsible for enhancing IT Governance processes to include a formalized intake process, as well as assist in prioritization. Responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring, and compliance of the personnel, supply/expense, and capital equipment budgets for all areas of responsibility. Defines and maintains standards for the project management office team using industry standards, such as Project Management Institute (PMI) and Agile guidelines, quality standards and company requirements to identify, plan, and implement projects in a manner that introduces economies of repetition, and meets financial expectations established at project start. Defines and develops IT program, project, and business analysis best practices, processes, and policy. Ensures new project requests have well defined business requirements and a clear definition of expected functionality provided, business benefits delivered, and expected costs. Provides leadership to ensure all members of the EPMO are successfully achieving organizational goals and objectives. Ensures the proper investments in tools, processes and people to govern project portfolio, risk reviews, document controls, and project management/business analysis training. Responsible for the prioritization of all application and interface related projects presented for review. Monitors compliance with project plans, ensures ownership of projects, and develops measures for maximization of projected benefits. Ensures that project plans are executed within cost and time constraints to meet requirements. Develops key process indicators and other quantifiable measurement tools to track results of department activities and regularly reports to management. Ensures that the implementation, training and support associated with designated systems are accomplished in a manner that operationalizes cultural and organizational change management processes and facilitates. Provides consistent and timely feedback to senior leaders for all projects/programs under the direction of the EPMO area, which includes a formal reporting process, consistent review of planned deliverables for each project/program team and evaluation of process improvements for increased efficiency. Designs and directs the work of the team(s). Selects, coaches, and develops team(s). Sets clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team. Manages performance by recognizing achievement, providing feedback, and administering progressive discipline when necessary. May develop and/or recommend operating and capital budgets and controls expenditures within approved budget objectives. Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that people actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations, and laws applicable to the organization's business.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: None

Education Required: Bachelor degree in Business, Information Technology or related field.

Experience Required: 10 years of experience in Information Systems and project management. Includes 5 years of management experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Progressive leadership in technology, project/program management, consulting, and/or business management
• Professional Project, Program Management, and Portfolio Management
• System Development Life Cycle and Business Analysis
• Waterfall and Agile Techniques
• Strategic Planning and Portfolio Management
• Business Process Improvement and Integration
• Vendor Management and Vendor Relations
• Mergers/Acquisitions and Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

This position requires travel, therefore, will be exposed to weather and road conditions. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. Exposed to a normal office environment.