SENIOR DIRECTOR (JR226343)

Introduction

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Overview

The Value Delivery Office Lead is a senior IT leader responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and governance of strategic technology initiatives across the enterprise. This role ensures alignment between IT delivery and business priorities, driving measurable value and improved outcomes.

Reporting directly to Strategic Value Office Lead, the VDO Lead guides the work of portfolio managers and program managers. This leader is accountable for embedding delivery excellence, improving throughput and quality, and ensuring technology investments align with enterprise strategy and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

Strategic Alignment:

• Ensure all initiatives align with the organization's strategic goals and deliver maximum value to customers.
• Collaborate with executives, business owners, and enterprise architects to make informed decisions.
  
  

Lean Portfolio Management

• Facilitate strategic portfolio review and synchronization events.
• Coordinate Agile portfolio operations to identify bottlenecks and optimize workflows.
  
  

Operational Excellence

• Promote lean governance and measure the performance of value streams.
• Implement continuous improvement practices and drive systemic improvements.
  
  

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with the Agile Center of Excellence to support transformation initiatives.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth transition and integration of new value streams.
  
  

Leadership And Development

• Lead and mentor a team of Agile professionals.
• Provide ongoing training and support to enhance the core competency.
  
  

Requirements

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Enterprise IT program and portfolio management.
• Strategic planning and technology alignment.
• Budget management and financial oversight.
• Risk and issue management across complex initiatives.
• Resource and capacity planning for cross-functional teams.
• Agile and hybrid delivery model governance.
• Organizational change and transformation leadership.
• Regulatory and compliance awareness in healthcare IT.
• Data-informed decision-making and outcome measurement.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or related field (Advanced degree preferred).
• 10+ years of experience leading complex IT programs or portfolios, preferably in healthcare or regulated industries.
• Demonstrated experience managing large cross-functional teams and technology investments.
• Strong knowledge of Agile, hybrid, and traditional delivery methods.
• Familiarity with value stream and product-based delivery approaches.
• Proven track record of aligning IT initiatives with strategic business objectives.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in IT transformation.
• Experience with value stream mapping and optimization.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and data/AI governance.
• Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
• PMP, PgMP, or Agile certifications (e.g., PMI-ACP, ICP-PPM) are a plus.
  
  

Montefiore Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Health System, Inc. will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.