Public Sector PMO Director-Healthcare

Huron; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Huron seeks a Public Sector PMO Director to oversee project portfolios within federal, state, and local engagements. The role focuses on ensuring projects meet standards and deadlines while managing budget adherence. Candidates should have strong organizational skills and 8+ years of relevant experience in the healthcare government industry.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• 8+ years of healthcare government industry experience.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Experience managing complex workstreams in team environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project portfolios to ensure successful delivery.
• Review contracts for complexity and assign project managers.
• Monitor sales pipeline and resource planning.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Smartsheet

SharePoint

Job description

Huron helps its clients drive growth, enhance performance, and sustain leadership in their markets. We assist healthcare organizations in building innovation capabilities and accelerating growth initiatives, enabling them to own their future rather than be disrupted by it. Our goal is to empower clients to create sustainable growth, optimize processes, and improve consumer outcomes.

Health systems, hospitals, and clinics face immense pressure to improve clinical outcomes and reduce costs. Investing in partnerships, services, and technology alone is insufficient for meaningful change. Long-term success requires empowering leaders, clinicians, and staff to foster a culture of innovation for the best patient outcomes.

Joining Huron means helping clients adapt to the evolving healthcare landscape, optimize operations, enhance clinical outcomes, and increase engagement across the enterprise. We invite you to join our team as your current expert self and shape your future.

Public Sector Enabling Capabilities Organization (ECO)

This organization supports Huron at the enterprise level through six functions: sales operations, sales enablement, government and policy relations, contracts management, engagement management, and engagement assurance. Engagement management partners with delivery teams to execute contracts in compliance with regulations and policies.

Position: Public Sector PMO Director

The director oversees the public sector engagement portfolio, including federal, state, local, and tribal projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and according to standards. The role reports to the Public Sector PMO leader and collaborates with project managers, corporate functions, and engagement leaders.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Oversee project portfolios to ensure successful delivery and methodology adherence.
2. Review contracts prior to signing to assess complexity and assign to appropriate project managers.
3. Facilitate handovers between sales and project teams.
4. Support business development with pricing, contract modifications, and language.
5. Monitor sales pipeline and resource planning.
6. Analyze contract requirements and coordinate process improvements for compliance.
7. Act as escalation point for project risks and issues.
8. Manage highly complex engagements or contracts.
9. Collaborate with quality assurance resources.
10. Educate teams on government contracting nuances.
11. Lead strategic initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills, experience with government contracting or project management, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• US Work Authorization required.
• 8+ years of healthcare government industry experience.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Experience managing complex workstreams in team environments.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Smartsheet, SharePoint.
• Ability to mentor others.

Compensation & Benefits

Estimated base salary: $170,000-$225,000. Total with incentives: $212,500-$292,500. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs. Salary details comply with applicable laws and are subject to change based on various factors.

Position Details

• Level: Director
• Country: United States

About Huron

Huron Consulting Group offers management consulting services across Healthcare, Life Sciences, Commercial, and Higher Education sectors.

Notice

Huron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For assistance, contact [e-mail] or call 407-000-0000. All new hires must complete Form I-9 and provide proof of employment eligibility. An automated tool may be used for employment decisions. For NYC applicants, alternative processes are available upon request.