Portfolio Manager II (Hybrid) - Office of Health Information and Data Science
Washington University in St. Louis
Application
Details
Posted: 08-Feb-25
Location: ST. LOUIS, Missouri
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: JR87101
Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
The Portfolio Manager II is a key contributor to the new WashU Medicine and BJC Health System joint Center for Health AI. The center will harness the power of cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) and fundamentally change the way health care is provided. The center will focus on making care more personalized and effective for patients and more efficient and manageable for physicians, nurses and all those striving to ensure patients receive the very best care.
The Portfolio Manager II supports the chief data scientist in executing the strategic needs of the Center. This role will have active involvement in quality improvement (QI) and research/evaluation projects (including trials) on AI applications and evaluation.
The ideal candidate will promote excellence in all aspects of technology in support of healthcare, research, and education and possess excellent communication skills. In addition, the position must be able to be successful in a dynamic environment, managing highly iterative and constantly changing requirements to enable delivery of desired outcomes, while at the same time being flexible. The ideal candidate will be accountable for execution of portfolio management strategy, ensuring that project progress is tracked and documented in alignment with both institutional and Center for AI Innovation strategies.
This is a hybrid position with regular days in office on the medical school campus. OHIDS supports a flexible work environment to support a range of work schedules and better work-life guardrails. Ensuring the well-being of our team members is a top priority.
The Portfolio Manager II will report to the executive director and the chief data scientist (secondary supervisor). This chief data scientist will provide strategic and scientific input, and the executive director will provide administrative and operational input.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Ensures that the productivity and actions of that group meet/support the overall operational goals of the department as established by department leadership.
Develops and adheres to departmental staffing, revenue and/or expense budgets. Responds to changes in the business which may affect the ability to achieve the budget goals.
In support of executive leadership, manages the research, education and service line portfolio and the external drivers for change, as well as the delivery capabilities (e.g., staffing resources, infrastructure) that support the portfolio, inclusive of the potential for flexibility to modify the timing and/or scope of requisite changes that are required to meet the business needs. Ability to communicate rationale for change and articulate the risk as well as the communities of people impacted by the changes to the portfolio.
Collaborates with business relationship managers, business groups (as requested), technology groups and program/project managers, to prioritize and initiate new complex projects, to actively facilitate resolution to issues and to provide escalation for teams when project issues have portfolio level impacts.
Drives and develops longer-term strategy in terms of the impact on the portfolio and options for various solutions for the business needs through the entire product lifecycle.
Assists with complex high level scoping efforts, engages necessary and appropriate resources during the planning phase and partners with stakeholders to provide insight, guidance, prioritization and sequencing assistance when planning implementation efforts or changes to the portfolio.
Coordinates with leadership in defining the long-term roadmap for research, education and services represented within the portfolio and assists the faculty and staff in initial high-level architecture discussions in defining the strategy with respect to the portfolio.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
Normal office environment
Physical Effort
Typically sitting at a desk or table
Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement (PC Typing)Â Â
Equipment
Office equipment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree
Certifications:
No specific certification is required for this position.
Work Experience:
Working In Healthcare, University, Industry And/Or Academic Medical Institutions (5 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Preferred Qualifications:
Healthcare and research experience.
Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification or two years of equivalent industry/academic portfolio management experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Master's degree
Certifications:
Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute (PMI)
Work Experience:
No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Skills:
Health Care, Interpersonal Communication, Oral Communications, Researching, Written Communication
Grade
G13
Salary Range
$65,900.00 - $112,700.00 / AnnuallyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
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Accommodation
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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? Weâ™ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the Universityâ™s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Diversity Statement
Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment â“ fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.
Washington University in St. Louis, a medium-sized, independent university, is dedicated to challenging its faculty and students alike to seek new knowledge and greater understanding of an ever-changing, multicultural world. The University offers more than 90 programs and almost 1,500 courses leading to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in a broad spectrum of traditional and interdisciplinary fields, with additional opportunities for minor concentrations and individualized programs. The faculty is composed of scholars, scientists, artists and members of the learned professions. They serve society by teaching; by adding to the store of human art, creativity, understanding, and wisdom; and by providing direct services, such as health care.