Director, Technology Partner (Remote)

CHS is seeking a strategic and innovative Portfolio Leader (Technology Partner) to develop and manage a value-oriented catalog of technology services. The Director of Digital Clinical or Business

Services will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the organization's digital strategy within the clinical or business services domain. This leadership position involves overseeing the development and management of a comprehensive digital services portfolio, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and driving continuous improvement to enhance patient care and operational excellence. Additionally, this role is responsible for defining and implementing the Portfolio Leader - Technology Partner function within the broader Digital Business unit, ensuring alignment of technology initiatives with business objectives.

The Portfolio Leader will act as a trusted partner and key liaison between Digital Technology and internal business customers. This director-level role is pivotal in driving cohesive collaboration, aligning organizational strategy, and delivering measurable business value through technology service management and lifecycle optimization. The Portfolio Lead will oversee CHS digital technology solutions within the Digital Clinical or Digital Business Services portfolio, managing them as services to ensure they deliver business value while maintaining a balance between quality, security, and cost efficiency. These solutions may include packaged software or custom-built systems requiring continuous improvement, maintenance, and updates to meet business needs and maintain alignment with organizational goals. This role demands a visionary leader with exceptional communication skills, the ability to build and sustain strategic relationships, and a deep, dual understanding of customer’s business and technology service management. The Portfolio Lead will guide the delivery of business value by facilitating collaboration, driving innovation, and ensuring adherence to portfolio governance, quality, and performance standards.

Responsibilities:

Strategy & Thought Leadership

• Develop and maintain the portfolio service catalog, standards, processes, and procedures.
• Align portfolio initiatives with the organization's strategy and business objectives.
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies, incubating and piloting innovative services to meet portfolio needs.
• Promote practical innovation while ensuring cost-effective development and delivery of portfolio services
• Define and lead strategic planning activities for managed portfolio with Digital Technology stakeholders and corresponding Business Partner, including portfolio financing and budget

Facilitation & Communication

• Conduct in-depth customer research to understand needs, expectations, and emerging demands.
• Lead proactive outreach efforts to communicate portfolio services, initiatives, and planned investments.
• Foster a culture of knowledge sharing and education to keep stakeholders informed about industry trends and portfolio developments

Governance

• Oversee resource allocation within the portfolio, ensuring alignment with priorities and value delivery.
• Implement and monitor financial management processes to optimize cost efficiency.
• Identify and mitigate risks while ensuring compliance with regulatory and organizational standards

Delivery Management

• Build systems to proactively identify portfolio demands and manage them effectively.
• Translate business requirements into actionable technical specifications in collaboration with technical teams.
• Address and resolve service delivery escalations, ensuring smooth operations and stakeholder satisfaction.

Quality Assurance & Improvement