IS Program Lead

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

• Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being.
• Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Description

The IS Program Lead, reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The IS Program Lead will be responsible for leading an Information Services teams’ program portfolio including the planning and performance of technical and non-technical initiatives that make up the portfolio. The ProgramLeader supports the organizational tools and methodologies set by the NM Project Management Office in addition to any additional organizational best practice, tools or methodologies. The Program Leader acts as a liaise between their manager and the departments (both internal and external) they support, providing guidance and direction to successfully execute within the program portfolio.

The IS Program Lead can assist in the budget management, contract management, and program communications of assigned programs and processes.

Northwestern Medicine Information Services drives innovative, high-value solutions to transform health care.

We are committed to supporting the relentless pursuit of better medicine by providing exceptional service to our patients and guests as well as internal clients across the organization. To ensure excellence, our team goes to extraordinary lengths to ensure that our systems work together seamlessly.

Northwestern Medicine understands that technology plays an integral role in shaping the future of health care. Information Services strategically supports the organization by:

• Leveraging AI, automation and rollout of advanced cyber controls that support digital transformation strategies
• Implementing advanced technologies in clinical and administrative areas
• Furthering development of the end user support model to help enhance modern infrastructure

Responsibilities:

• Assists with the support of the portfolio within their IS group.
• Assists in the organizational development and enhancement of program/process management competence.
• Establish and execute effective and efficient communication mechanisms which enable continuous exchange of ideas and information
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Support the development of senior level presentations that are related to initiatives.
• Participate in and/or support survey and specific research activities as well as subject matter related educational seminars and events.
• Participates in the NMHC capital and routine operating budget planning process.
• Provide leadership and guidance for the use of Agile Office or NM PMO standard tools and methodologies.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's preferred or four additional years of experience
• 5 years of relative experience

Preferred:

• Experience in leading Information Services portfolios
• Experience in delivering formal presentations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Healthcare knowledge and/or experience
• Knowledge of business areas, especially those represented on team

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.