Director, IT Governance & Portfolio Operations

SCP Health Opportunity

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

Pay Range: 114,473.00 - 169,450.00 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.

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.