Manager, IT Strategic Planning & Governance

Go Huskies; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days: 15 in year one

Sick time: 12 days

Personal holiday

11 paid holidays

403(b) matching

403(b) matching

Job summary

UW Medicine IT Services is seeking a Manager of IT Strategic Planning & Governance to lead the governance and portfolio planning for technology investments across UW Medicine. You will guide intake processes, establish governance operating models, and align initiatives with organizational priorities, collaborating with executives and cross-functional teams.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and ability to influence in a complex healthcare technology environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years progressive IT governance and portfolio management experience.
• 4+ years leading technology or business teams.
• Experience influencing in matrix environments.
• Experience delivering services to senior stakeholders and developing process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise IT Strategic Planning & Governance team.
• Oversee governance operating models and portfolio planning practices.
• Provide executive decision support across IT and business stakeholders.
• Lead governance operations, reporting, and portfolio support with a team.

Skills

IT Governance

Portfolio Management

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Leadership

Business Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Manager, IT Strategic Planning & Governance page is loaded## Manager, IT Strategic Planning & Governancelocations: Seattle, WAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: REQ-0000137777**Job Description****UW MEDICINE IT SERVICES** has an outstanding job opportunity for a **Manager of IT Strategic Planning & Governance** position.**WORK SCHEDULE**· 100% FTE - 40 hours per week· Day Shift - UW MEDICINE ITS SERVICES CORE HOURS ARE 08:00 - 17:00 (PST), Monday-Friday**DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION**UW Medicine IT Services (ITS) is a shared services organization that supports all of UW Medicine. UW Medicine is comprised of Harborview Medical Center (HMC), UW Medical Center-Montlake Campus (UWMC-Montlake), UW Medical Center-Northwest Campus (UWMC-NW), Valley Medical Center (VMC), UW Medicine Primary Care (UWMPC), UW Physicians (UWP), UW School of Medicine (SOM), and Airlift Northwest (ALNW). ITS is responsible for the ongoing support and maintenance of the infrastructure and applications which support all these institutions, along with the implementation of new services and applications that are used to support and further the UW Medicine mission.**POSITION HIGHLIGHTS**· 100% remote opportunity· 15 days of vacation your first year - Also, 12 days of sick time, 1 personal holiday, and 11 paid holidays each year· 100% matching, 100% immediately vesting 403(b)**PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**The Manager of IT Strategic Planning & Governance leads the enterprise IT Strategic Planning & Governance team that ensures technology investments are aligned to organizational priorities and facilitates the overall intake process from planning to scheduling projects. This role is responsible for:· Establishing and maturing governance operating models· Intake and prioritization processes, portfolio planning practices· Executive decision support capabilities across UW Medicine IT and business stakeholdersThe Manager serves as a trusted advisor to executives, operational leaders, and cross-functional teams. This individual leads governance process improvements and manages a team responsible for governance operations, reporting, and portfolio support. The role requires strong executive presence, organizational influence, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments across healthcare, technology, and operational domains.**REQUIREMENTS**· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration or related field or equivalent combination of education/experience**6+ years' experience must include the following:**o 6+ years progressive, relevant experience related to IT Governance, Portfolio Management, Operational Excellence, Strategic development and/or major business analysis within an environment with established project management delivery standardso 4+ years' experience leading, managing, and coaching technology and/or business professionalso Demonstrated management and leadership capabilities with proven ability to influence in matrix environmento Proven ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and provide guidance and leadership to staffo Progressive, relevant experience related to IT strategic planning, portfolio, Program, Project managemento Prior experience developing and implementing project management standards and processeso Prior experience delivering services to senior customer representativeso Prior experience with responsibility developing and continuously improving processes in support of quality and/or throughput initiativeso Prior experience in a role with significant customer service component**ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER**UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals.All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.**Compensation, Benefits and Position Details****Pay Range Minimum:**$150,000.00 annual**Pay Range Maximum:**$172,008.00 annual**Other Compensation:**-**Benefits:**For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/**Shift:**First Shift (United States of America)This is a regular position**FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):**100.00%**Union/Bargaining Unit:**Not Applicable**About the UW**Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives - on our campuses, in our state and around the world.UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.**Our Commitment**The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. 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