Information Services Business Operations Director

Lead or overseeISproject and portfolio management (PMO) functions, ensuring alignment to organizational priorities 

Collaborate with IS leaders and executives toManage and supportIS-related financial activities and prioritize spending through formal budgeting practices. Provide transparency and accountability of the cost and business value of ISsolutions and services.​

Establish and strengthenISgovernance processes, decision-making forums, andensure that IS-related processes are overseen effectively and transparently.​

Organizational change enablement by implementingoroptimizingthe organization’s capabilities for managing the impact of strategic changes in business processes, ISsystems, organizational structure, or culture that are inherent to a transformation or M&A.​

Provide operational and strategic support to IS leadershipon emerging priorities 

Partner across teams to ensure alignment without direct ownership of application or clinical portfolios 

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience) 

10+ years of experience in IT/IS operations, business operations, portfolio/program leadership,financial management, or related areas 

Experience leading or supporting enterprise portfolios, PMO/EPMO functions, or large-scale initiatives 

Strong experience with financial planning, budgeting, or cost optimization within a complex organization 

Demonstrated experience working within governance frameworks and matrixed environments 

Ability to influence across teams and work effectively with senior leaders and diverse stakeholders 

Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Experience in EPMO, portfolio leadership, or enterprise program management 

Background in IT or technologyfinancial management(e.g., budgeting, forecasting, TBM, cost optimization) 

Exposure to governance, operating models, or strategic planning 

Experience working closely with CIOs, senior executives, or in a chief-of-staff / strategic operations capacity 

Ability tooperatein ambiguous or evolving environments and bring structure to complex problems 

This role is based in Duluth, MN with a hybrid work arrangement. Regular in-person presence is expected to support collaboration with IS leadership and the CIO office.

Candidateslocatedin Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Iowa, or South Dakota are strongly preferred.

Candidates mustresidein or be willing torelocateto a state where Essentia Healthis authorized toemploy.

We are unable to employ candidatesresidingin California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, or Colorado.