Director, Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO)

Director Portfolio EPMO

The Director Portfolio EPMO is a senior leader within the Enterprise Portfolio Management Office responsible for driving strategic alignment, portfolio governance, and enterprise prioritization to ensure the right work is initiated and resourced. Reporting to the Executive Director of the Transformation Management Office within the Office of Strategic Advancement, the Director Portfolio EPMO partners in a dyad relationship with the Program Director to bridge strategy and execution across the enterprise. This role serves as the central point of accountability for evaluating proposed initiatives, managing the portfolio lifecycle and enabling informed investment decisions. The role collaborates closely with executive leadership, Finance, Strategy, Operations, IT, and clinical stakeholders to optimize resource allocation, balance risk, and deliver enterprise value through a strategically aligned portfolio of programs and projects.

Portfolio Governance & Strategic Alignment

Lead the enterprise-wide portfolio intake, phase-gate, and prioritization processes to ensure strategic alignment and timely decision-making.

Optimize the portfolio to maximize value, balance risk, and manage interdependencies across programs.

Establish, maintain, and enhance portfolio performance reporting and dashboards to support governance forums.

Resource Management & Planning

Oversee resource capacity planning across the enterprise portfolio to align with priorities and constraints.

Partner with functional and operational leaders to ensure adequate resource availability and conflict resolution.

Leadership & Change Enablement

Provide direct leadership and mentorship to Portfolio Managers and Analysts within the EPMO.

Drive adoption of portfolio management best practices through organizational change management principles.

Hold stakeholders accountable to follow governance processes and reinforce adherence through effective engagement and influence.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

Advocate for portfolio management as a strategic discipline and educate executive stakeholders on its role in driving enterprise value.

Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and alignment on investment decisions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Core Competencies :

Enterprise portfolio management and governance

Strategic prioritization and resource allocation

Analytical & Technical :

Proficiency in data analysis and visualization for portfolio decision support

Experience with SPM and PPM tools and financial tracking systems

Communication & Influence :

Executive presence with strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to influence without authority across diverse stakeholder group

Education :

Required : Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, healthcare administration, or related field of study.

Preferred : Master's degree, preferred in business, engineering, healthcare administration, or related field of study.

Experience :

Required : 7 years of overall work experience in a healthcare environment or business leadership role, with at least 5 years of experience in a portfolio management role. 5+ years of experience championing organizational change and transformation, e.g., leading initiatives, products, services, or interactions. Proven ability to develop processes to drive enterprise value. Proven ability to coordinate disparate program and project demands for prioritization and delivery.

Licensure / Certification / Registry / Listing :

Required : Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or Agile Scrum Master Certification

Preferred : Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) Certification, Agile Product Owner Certification, Lean Certification, Six Sigma Certification

Equal Opportunity Employer At Cone Health, we strive to create a welcoming atmosphere that celebrates a diverse and unique workforce. We believe in offering equal opportunities for employment to all applicants and employees, regardless of their race, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, ethnicity, national origin, disability, color, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring and employment choices are based on each individual's qualifications, skills and performance. We believe that by embracing the diversity of our team, we can better serve our patients, communities and each other.