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Manager - Project Management Office (Hybrid)

101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

University Health Truman Medical Center

Kansas City, Missouri

Department

Strategic Business Development

Position Type

Full time

Work Schedule

8:00AM - 4:30PM

Hours Per Week

40

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Project Management Office (PMO) Manager to lead our Enterprise PMO and drive the successful execution of high-impact initiatives across the organization. This role is central to advancing operational excellence, improving patient-centered care, and ensuring projects align with clinical, operational, and strategic priorities.

The PMO Manager will establish governance standards, lead a high-performing team, partner closely with senior leadership, and oversee a diverse project and program portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned leader who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment and is passionate about delivering measurable outcomes.

What You’ll Do:

• Build and lead the Enterprise PMO, defining governance, standards, and best practices.

• Oversee end-to-end project and program management, ensuring clarity, consistency, and effective delivery.

• Partner with senior leadership to prioritize initiatives and optimize resource allocation.

• Monitor portfolio performance, benefits realization, and financial ROI.

• Lead, mentor, and develop project managers, program leads, and analysts.

• Facilitate cross-department collaboration across clinical operations, IT, finance, compliance, and more.

• Resolve escalations, align stakeholders, and promote transparent communication.

• Support regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and patient/staff safety initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field.

Experience:

• 10+ years of progressive project or program management experience.

• At least 5 years in a PMO or EPMO leadership role.

• Demonstrated experience managing project portfolios in a healthcare setting.

• Proven success leading complex, cross-functional clinical, operational, and IT initiatives.

Certification:

• PMP (Project Management Professional).

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of healthcare operations and regulatory requirements.

• Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, communication, and organizational skills.

• High emotional intelligence and ability to influence at all levels.

• Advanced proficiency with project portfolio management tools (e.g., MS Project).

• Strong analytical and financial acumen, with the ability to measure ROI and clinical outcomes.

• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree (MHA, MBA, MPH, or similar).

• PgMP, PMI-ACP, Lean Six Sigma, or similar certifications.

• Prosci or other change management certification.