Highlights
Relevant certification preferred, such as PMP, CAPM, PgMP, Epic certification, clinical informatics certification, Lean Six Sigma, Prosci/Change Management, ITIL, or other healthcare technology, project/program management, or portfolio management certification. Partners with clinical, operational, IT, and leadership stakeholders to ensure work is appropriately sequenced, decisions are clearly identified, resources are aligned, and initiatives move forward with appropriate visibility and accountability.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Allentown, PA |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
Description
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.
The It Portfolio Manager leads an assigned portfolio of clinical, operational, and technology initiatives that support organizational priorities and deliver measurable value. Responsible for portfolio planning, intake, prioritization, roadmap management, governance, risk and dependency tracking, stakeholder alignment, and executive-level reporting. Partners with clinical, operational, IT, and leadership stakeholders to ensure work is appropriately sequenced, decisions are clearly identified, resources are aligned, and initiatives move forward with appropriate visibility and accountability.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage an assigned portfolio of clinical, operational, and technology initiatives to ensure alignment with organizational strategy, service line priorities, resource capacity, and measurable business value.
Lead portfolio intake, assessment, prioritization, sequencing, and roadmap management in partnership with operational, clinical, IT, and leadership stakeholders.
Establish and maintain portfolio-level dashboards, trackers, schedules, decision logs, and documentation to support transparency, accountability, governance, and executive-level reporting.
Monitor initiative status, milestones, risks, issues, decisions, dependencies, follow-up actions, and expected outcomes across the assigned portfolio.
Partner with IT, clinical, and operational leaders to understand resource constraints, implementation dependencies, workflow impacts, change readiness needs, and stakeholder expectations.
Identify, communicate, and escalate portfolio-level risks, gaps, tradeoffs, blockers, and decision points before they impact delivery or value realization.
Support clinical workflow alignment, operational readiness, communication, training, adoption planning, and continuous improvement by ensuring the purpose, impact, timing, ownership, and next steps for portfolio initiatives are clearly understood.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Sitting for up to eight hours per day; up to four hours at a time. Standing and walking for up to two hours per day. Frequent use of hands and fingers for computer keyboarding, mouse use, writing, and documentation. Must be able to see, hear, and speak sufficiently to communicate with stakeholders, participate in meetings, review information, and complete work responsibilities. Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 10 pounds.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in healthcare, informatics, business, information technology, or related field required. Master's degree preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Five or more years of experience managing complex initiatives, programs, portfolios, operations, informatics, healthcare technology, or related work required. Experience with portfolio governance, prioritization, roadmap management, stakeholder engagement, executive reporting, and risk/dependency management preferred. Experience working with clinical applications, clinical workflows, healthcare operations, IT delivery teams, or enterprise technology initiatives preferred. Clinical experience or direct healthcare operational experience preferred. Relevant certification preferred, such as PMP, CAPM, PgMP, Epic certification, clinical informatics certification, Lean Six Sigma, Prosci/Change Management, ITIL, or other healthcare technology, project/program management, or portfolio management certification.
Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!
St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About Company
St. Luke's University Health Network is a regional network of hospitals, physicians and other related organizations providing care primarily in Lehigh, Northampton, Monroe, Carbon, Schuylkill, Bucks, Montgomery and Berks counties in Pennsylvania and Warren County in New Jersey.
The Network provides services at more than 150 sites. St. Luke's University Health Network is comprised of six hospital sites. The Network includes:
- More than 80 owned physician-practice sites
- 300 employed primary care/specialist physicians
- Various outpatient testing and service facilities
- Home health
- Hospice services (inpatient and outpatient)
- Largest ambulance provider in Bucks County and second largest in Lehigh County
- Other related organizations
- 57,500+ annual admissions
- 195,000 annual emergency room visits
- 1,325 physicians on the Medical Staff (96 percent board-certified)
- 8,600+ employees
- More than 1,350 volunteers
Areas of exceptional medical expertise include:
- Level 1 Adult Trauma Center: fully accredited by Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation; 2,400+ annual trauma cases; St. Luke's 1.75 percent mortality rate represents top decile performance, significantly better than peer group as measured by National Trauma Data Bank of the American College of Surgeons; aeromedical transport services
- Oncology: first and only cancer program in Pennsylvania to receive American College of Surgeons' highest quality recognition for three consecutive years; only Pennsylvania program to receive award in 2010; region's only fellowship-trained surgical oncologists; advanced programs for melanoma (internationally recognized melanoma investigator), lung, breast, prostate, gynecologic and gastrointestinal cancers and tumors of the brain and spine
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery: multiple-year recipient of highest rating for cardiac bypass surgery, represents top decile performance achieved by only 10 percent of U.S. hospitals (Society for Thoracic Surgery); region's first Joint Commission certified Heart Failure Program; comprehensive surgical services excluding heart transplants
- Neuroscience: accredited Stroke Center; additional Centers of Excellence include: Balance Center, Headache Center, Memory Disorders Center, Multiple Sclerosis Center, Sleep Disorders Center
- Orthopaedics: advanced expertise in total joint replacement and reconstruction, computer-assisted minimally invasive surgery, primary and reconstructive surgery of the spine, sports injuries, diseases and conditions of the hand and elbow, traumatic injuries
- Women's/Children's Health: high-risk pregnancy; the region’s busiest obstetrical service; two neonatal intensive care units; pediatric specialty care provided by St. Christopher's Hospital for Children.
- Robotic/Minimally Invasive Surgery: one of the nation's most experienced robotic surgical teams
- Radiology: designated international General Electric Healthcare Show Site for imaging technology; designated Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by American College of Radiology
- Bariatric Surgery: designated Center of Excellence by American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and Surgical Review Corporation
St. Luke's offers an exceptional benefit plan for employees. Our values are reflected in all we do for patients, each other and the community:
Pride - We take pride in our accomplishments and in our organization.
Caring - We show consideration for others and their feelings. We treat others as we want to be treated.
Respect - We recognize the value, diversity and importance of each other, those we serve and the organization.
Accountability - We are responsible to make decisions and solve problems in a timely and effective manner.
Flexibility - We adapt to the changing needs and expectations of those we serve.
Teamwork - We work together to improve quality.
The mission of St. Luke's University Health Network is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.