Portfolio Manager

Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children's Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Children's Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City - a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children's health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

Under the supervision of the Sr. Director of EPMO, the Portfolio Manager will be responsible for maintaining CMH's Executive Vice Presidents' portfolios and informing the CMH Enterprise portfolio composition. This position will support the lifecycle of a large portfolio for 1-2 EVPs in the organization and help to align, select, and prioritize each EVP's portfolio; ensuring alignment with CMH strategic objectives.

At Children's Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it's important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children's Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Support the lifecycle of a large portfolio of assigned executive/s:

In collaboration with the assigned EVPs, and their teams, consolidate, prioritize, and sequence portfolio priorities
• Establish regular EVP business line portfolio reviews to ensure teams remain aligned and focused on hpriorities
• Use metrics and data visualization effectively to report portfolio performance and support decision-making at the organizational level, including projected and actual portfolio budgets
• Feed individual EVP portfolio data to EPMO team members and other stakeholders to inform the Enterprise portfolio
• Ensure standard portfolio management processes are followed through consistent and regular communication with EVPs and their direct reports
• Identify priorities across multiple portfolios to ensure alignment and sequencing
• Contribute to the establishment of common practices, tools, and templates for portfolio management
• Analyze key performance indicators to produce reports on portfolios
• Escalate issues that threaten portfolio success
• Assist in assigning operational leads to non-enterprise level priorities requiring local leader support in development and execution
• Partner with the EPMO project management team

Portfolio Management Process Improvement:

• Engage in regular process improvement session with the team to optimize portfolio management function
• Solicit regular feedback from EVPs on how the structure is serving its intended purpose
• Escalate any concerns from EVPs to EPMO leadership
• Keep up to-date on latest trends and methodologies for best portfolio management practices

• Master's Degree MBA or MHA or Portfolio Mgmt preferred and 5-7 years' experience. Portfolio management, consulting, business development, strategic planning or
• Bachelor's Degree BS/BA: finance, Communications, Business administration preferred and 7 or more years' experience. Portfolio management consulting, business development, strategic planning business administration.
• Lean Six Sigma, Green Belt or above Preferred
• Portfolio Management Professional Certification Preferred

The benefits plans at Children's Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $39.59/hr, but your salaried offer will be determined based upon your education and experience.

This is an intermittent remote position, which means that the person hired will work with his or her manager to determine a schedule that includes both at home and on-site hours at a Children's Mercy location. The incumbent must live in the Kansas City metro area.

Children's Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children's Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.