Director Enterprise Project Management & Strategic Coordination

SUMMARY:

The Director of Enterprise Project Management is responsible for establishing and leading an enterprise-wide project management and coordination function that ensures the health system’s strategic priorities are translated into disciplined, timely, and measurable execution. This role partners closely with executive leaders, clinical and operational teams, and system affiliates to align initiatives, manage interdependencies, track outcomes, and support delivery of high-impact projects across the enterprise.

The role serves as the central coordination hub for strategic initiatives, ensuring consistency, transparency, accountability, and value realization while respecting local operating autonomy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Enterprise Strategy Execution

• Translate enterprise strategic priorities into an integrated portfolio of initiatives and workstreams.
• Partner with the Chief Strategy Officer and executive leaders to prioritize, sequence, and align enterprise projects.
• Ensure major initiatives are clearly scoped, resourced, and aligned with organizational goals.
• Monitor progress against strategic milestones and outcomes, escalating risks and barriers proactively.

Project & Program Management Oversight

• Establish and maintain standardized project management methodologies, tools, and governance processes.
• Provide direct oversight for high-priority, cross-functional, and enterprise-level projects.
• Support clinical, operational, IT, quality, growth, and transformation initiatives requiring coordination across departments.
• Ensure projects adhere to timelines, budgets, and defined success metrics.

Portfolio Management & Governance

• Maintain a comprehensive enterprise project portfolio, including dependencies, risks, and resource utilization.
• Facilitate executive steering committees and governance forums to review progress, resolve issues, and approve key decisions.
• Provide clear, concise reporting to senior leadership and the Board on enterprise initiative performance.
• Enable data-driven decision-making regarding project continuation, acceleration, or reprioritization.

Cross-Functional Coordination & Alignment

• Serve as the central coordination point for initiatives spanning multiple business units or functions.
• Align clinical, operational, financial, and technology stakeholders around shared objectives and timelines.
• Reduce duplication of effort and ensure consistency of approach across the system.
• Support integration efforts related to growth, partnerships, affiliations, and acquisitions.

Performance Measurement & Value Realization

• Define success metrics and expected outcomes for enterprise initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Finance, Quality and operational departments to track benefits realization including financial performance, quality outcomes, patient experience, access, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure lessons learned are captured and applied to future initiatives.
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Change Management & Communication

• Partner with leaders to support change management and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Ensure clear communication of project goals, progress, and impacts across the organization.
• Support leaders in anticipating and addressing operational, clinical, and cultural impacts of change.
• Foster trust and collaboration across diverse teams and geographies.

Adheres to TMCH organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies, and standards.

Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:  Bachelor’s degree required.  Master’s degree in healthcare administration, business, or related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE:  Eight (8) – ten (10) years of experience in healthcare project, program, or portfolio management.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION: None required. Project management certification (PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent) preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

·         Thorough knowledge of financial analysis and reporting, cost accounting, and budgeting.

·         Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives in a health system or large matrixed organization.

·         Strong understanding of healthcare operations, clinical environments, and strategic planning.

·         Proven ability to influence without authority and work effectively with executive leadership.

·         Strategic thinking and execution discipline.

·         Executive communication and stakeholder management.

·         Analytical and systems thinking.

·         Change leadership and adaptability.

·         Collaborative leadership style

·         Skill in computer applications such as basic functionality of the computer, PC File and Folder, Word, EXCEL, e-mail and attachment capabilities, Outlook, Power Point, and presentation skills.

·         Ability to prepare written reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.