Director, IT Governance & Portfolio Operations

SCP Health

Lafayette, Louisiana

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Ambulatory Care, Budgeting, Business Administration, Calendar Management, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Change Control, Change Management, Change Requests/Orders, Communications Protocols, Compensation Management, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Science, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Emergency Care, Emergency Medicine, Establish Priorities, Expense Reports, Finance, Financial Administration, Forecasting, Funding, Healthcare, Hospital, IT Governance, Information Systems/Technology IS/IT Administration, Information Technology & Information Systems, Intensive Care, Investment Capital, Leadership, Medicine, Metrics, Operational Expenditure (OPEX), Operational Support, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Portfolio Analysis, Project Management Professional (PMP), Release Management/Engineering, Reporting Skills, Risk Management, Standards Development, Strategic Analysis, Team Player, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Technical Training, Telemedicine, Training Program, User Documentation
LOCATION
Lafayette, Louisiana
POSTED
4 days ago

At SCP Health, what you do matters

As part of the SCP Health team, you have an opportunity to make a difference. At our core, we work to bring hospitals and healers together in the pursuit of clinical effectiveness. With a portfolio of over 8 million patients, 7500 providers, 30 states, and 400 healthcare facilities, SCP Health is a leader in clinical practice management spanning the entire continuum of care, including emergency medicine, hospital medicine, wellness, telemedicine, intensive care, and ambulatory care.

Why you will love working here:

- Strong track record of providing excellent work/life balance.

- Comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation.

- Commitment to fostering an inclusive culture of belonging and empowerment through our core values - collaboration, courage, agility, and respect.

Portfolio Governance & Intake

  • Lead governance of the IT project intake process, ensuring initiatives entering the portfolio are evaluated for strategic alignment, business value, feasibility, and resource capacity.
  • Facilitate portfolio stage gate reviews to ensure initiatives meet defined criteria before progressing through planning, execution, and deployment phases.
  • Partner with IT leadership to support prioritization decisions and portfolio roadmap alignment.
  • Ensure transparency of technology initiatives through standardized portfolio reporting and governance reviews. Develop and maintain standardized reporting on portfolio health, governance outcomes, and delivery metrics.

IT Financial Governance (Capital & Operating Expense)

  • Partner with IT leadership, Finance, and the Capital Committee to administer governance processes related to IT capital investments and operating expenditures.
  • Monitor portfolio financial performance including budget adherence and forecast accuracy.
  • Provide consolidated reporting on spend across programs and operational initiatives.
  • Facilitate governance reviews related to budget changes, funding approvals, and financial variance management.

Change Control Board Governance

  • Lead the operational governance of the IT Change Control Board (CCB).
  • Facilitate cross-functional review and approval of significant change requests.

Release Management Governance

  • Establish governance for enterprise technology release management.
  • Coordinate release calendars across major systems and programs to minimize operational risk and system conflicts.
  • Ensure release readiness standards and communication protocols are consistently applied.

Technical Training & Adoption Enablement

  • Oversee the development and delivery of technical training programs supporting new systems, platforms, and operational capabilities.
  • Lead the creation and maintenance of technical training materials, user guides, and documentation.
  • Coordinate with business stakeholders to ensure training aligns with operational workflows.
  • Partner with program and project leaders to ensure adoption planning, communications, and stakeholder readiness activities are integrated into project delivery.
  • Lead and develop a team supporting governance operations, training enablement, and financial & portfolio administration.
  • Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement across governance processes.
  • Lead major programs as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Deep understanding of IT portfolio governance, project delivery frameworks, and organizational change management practices.
  • Strong facilitation skills for executive governance forums and decision-making processes.
  • Ability to translate complex technical initiatives into clear governance frameworks and operational processes.
  • Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Exceptional communication and organizational leadership skills.

EDUCATION (Required and/or Preferred):

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field.
  • MBA preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum 10 years experience in IT program, portfolio, or governance leadership
  • Experience in portfolio governance, PMO leadership, or enterprise delivery oversight
  • Healthcare industry experience preferred

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:

  • Preferred:
    • Project Management Professional (PMP)
    • Prosci Change Management
    • SAFe or Agile certification

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Pay Range:

123,880.00 - 183,376.00 USD annually

This range represents the anticipated base salary for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

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We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including medical dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a company match, paid time off and holidays, professional development support, and employee wellness resources.

Visit our website for further information. https://myscpbenefits.com/

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