Senior Manager, Portfolio, Objectives & Key Results

Emory University

. Build and run the portfolio layer of the Enterprise Transformation & Insights Office .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in portfolio management, including the development and administration of prioritization frameworks, dashboarding, and value realization in healthcare transformation initiatives. Proficient in stakeholder management and strategic systems thinking to align initiative-level work with enterprise outcomes.

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Power BI Portfolio DashboardingHealthcare Transformation ExperienceAgile Framework FamiliarityExecutive-Level Communication SkillsStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

SQLDAX MeasuresData Model DesignAdvanced ExcelPowerPointChange Impact AnalysisBenefits EvaluationPortfolio Prioritization CriteriaRisk ManagementValue Realization

Soft Skills

CoachingMentoringStrategic Systems ThinkingStakeholder EngagementResistance Management

Tools & Technologies

SharePointPower AutomateMiroLucidchartVisioPower PlannerProject Management ToolsAI Governance

Industry Keywords

Healthcare ManagementHealth Plan OperationsTransformation StrategyProgram ManagementLeanDesign ThinkingSystems Engineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and run the portfolio layer of the Enterprise Transformation & Insights Office
Own the Objectives & Key Results portfolio dashboard, prioritization framework, innovation and capability pipeline, business case and value realization discipline, and governance cadence
Build and administer portfolio prioritization criteria, intake thresholds, sequencing logic, and decision rights
Translate enterprise OKRs into initiative-level measures with named owners and evidence standards
Run capacity and demand analysis and present trade-off options to senior leadership
Establish dashboard data discipline, refresh cadence, source-of-record definitions, and quality checks
Build the intake and pipeline process for new capabilities and initiatives
Own RAID discipline across the portfolio, including risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies
Design and operate huddle boards and workflow management for the ETO
Maintain the enterprise capability roadmap and partner with IT, analytics, and enterprise architecture
Track value realization for consulting-supported initiatives and vendor business cases
Validate projected savings against actual Emory Health Plan claims data
Set business case standards and run initiative quality reviews at defined gates
Report realized versus planned benefits to executive and Board audiences
Drive weekly OKR Sync and monthly ETO governance cadence
Lead business readiness assessments for October 19 Open Enrollment and January 1 go-live, including go/no-go recommendations
Run assigned consulting engagements, ETO initiatives, and OKRs from scoping through close
Maintain reporting for executive, Board, workstream, and Open Enrollment forums
Drive adoption of the ETO operating system and portfolio instruments
Own portfolio communications architecture and build the portfolio change network
Conduct change impact and readiness analysis across people, process, and technology
Apply Prosci/ADKAR and Kotter frameworks where appropriate
Manage resistance, escalate patterns, and reconcile communications across audiences

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Industrial & Systems Engineering, Business Administration, Healthcare Management, or related field
8+ years of progressive experience in healthcare transformation, strategy execution, management consulting, or health plan operations
Power BI portfolio dashboarding, including data model design, DAX measures, and refresh management
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint
Working fluency in SharePoint, Power Automate, Forms, and Planner or Project
Experience with Miro, Lucidchart, Visio, or equivalent
Fluency in Agile, Lean, Design Thinking, Systems Engineering, and Program Management frameworks
Familiarity with healthcare data environments including claims, eligibility, clinical, and pharmacy data
SQL or comparable query capability preferred
Python or R useful, not required
Working knowledge of AI and machine learning application in health plan contexts and responsible AI governance
Executive-level communication skills for C-suite and Board audiences
Ability to manage stakeholders across clinical, operational, IT, and finance functions
Strategic systems thinking and ability to connect initiative-level work to enterprise outcomes
Ability to evaluate benefits based on evidence and report unrealized benefits
Coaching and mentoring capability

Benefits

Comp & perks

Mentorship and accelerated development for leaders with aspiration toward Director, VP, or enterprise executive roles
Access to leading-edge technology partners, research infrastructure, and academic clinical insight
Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion