IS PMO Director 1
Contents Organization Overview... 3 Position Description... 4 Overview:... 4 Responsibilities:... 4 Qualifications:... 5 Required:... 5 Desired:... 5 La Crosse, Wisconsin... 6 Recognition:... 7 Fast Facts:... 7 Largest Employers:..... 7 Recreation:... 8 Schools:... 8 Gundersen Health has retained Kirby Partners to identify, qualify, and present individuals for this position. This Position Profile is designed to assist qualified individuals in assessing their interest in the position. 2
Organization Overview Gundersen Health is in the top 1% of hospitals in the nation, consistently named among the top 50 Gundersen Health is a physician-led, not-for profit healthcare system based in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Located throughout western Wisconsin, northeastern Iowa and southeastern Minnesota, Gundersen cares for patients in 19 counties and includes a regional referral center and a teaching hospital with 325 beds, a Level II Trauma, and Emergency Center. Gundersen Health s mission is to distinguish themselves through patient care, education, research, and improved health in the communities they serve. Key Network Indicators 168 Average Daily Census 14,000 Admissions 1,524 Newborns (live births) 17,073 Surgeries (inpatient and outpatient) Gundersen Health 2014 Figures Gundersen Hospitals and Medical Centers: Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Gundersen Inpatient Behavioral Health Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital Gundersen St. Joseph s Hospital Gundersen Tri-County Hospital Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital Awards: 3
Position Description Overview: The IS PMO Director is a newly created position within Gundersen s Information Systems department that will focus on building an IS PMO from the ground up. The PMO Director will centralize the project management function within the IS department and will formalize governance and methodology. The IS PMO Director will report to the Chief Information Officer and will oversee approximately six project managers. This position will be responsible for building the IS PMO team. The IS PMO will work closely with the Enterprise PMO. Responsibilities: Centralize the project management function within the IS department and formalize governance and standardize methodology Partner with leadership teams to ensure appropriate prioritization, planning, execution, communication, measurement, and leadership to enhance project success rate and accountability Manage leadership expectations in terms of major initiatives status, scope, budgets, risks and quality Develop project metrics and feedback measurements to ensure delivery of all IS projects according to PMO best practices, industry standards, and methodologies Provide direct guidance on IS project resource planning, reporting, road mapping, prioritization, and budgeting Work closely with the Enterprise PMO to prioritize resources and ensure collaboration across teams Oversee the configuration, implementation, enhancement, administration, maintenance, and training for the organization s automated PPM tools 4
Lead the Planning Division of IS to ensure the effective utilization of capital and operating budgets Work in concert with the CIO and other leadership on healthcare technology trends (Ex: VNA strategy, consumerism in healthcare) Facilitate IS leadership learning and planning retreats How success will be judged: Project completion Defining resource allocation Implementing new methodology Positive impact on numerous projects Ability to build strong relationships Work within guidelines of enterprise governance Qualifications: Required: Master s degree 10+ years of experience in information systems and business/industry Five or more years of leadership responsibility Desired: Extensive experience in strategic planning, budgeting, project planning and resource allocation Demonstrated competency with implementing new PMO organizations PMP 5
Photo Courtesy: Explore La Crosse La Crosse, Wisconsin La Crosse, Wisconsin, located between such as hiking, camping, biking, fishing, Chicago and Minneapolis/St. Paul, is a skating, kayaking, and skiing. La highly visited city for its natural beauty Crosse s three regional colleges and and recreational, economic, and cultural universities have made it a regional opportunities. The metro area has a technology and medical hub. With easy population of about 120,000 and is travel connections through Minneapolis, centered in downtown Riverside Park Milwaukee, Chicago and Detroit, La where the Mississippi, La Crosse, and Crosse is a prime economic hub as well. Black Rivers meet. Scenic bluffs provide year round recreation opportunities #10 Most Livable Neighborhoods in the U.S. 6
La Crosse At A Glance Recognition: #50 Best Small Places for Business and Careers (Forbes Lists) #2 Most Exciting Small Cities in America (Business Insider) Top Ten Small Cities Where Business is Thriving (Entrepreneur Magazine) #11 for The 16 Best Places To Live in the U.S. (Outdoor Magazine, 2015) UW-La Crosse Ranked #4 Public University (Us News & World Report, 2015) Photo Courtesy: Explore La Crosse Fast Facts: 118, 011Population $154,500 Median Home Price 3,011 Number of Businesses 18.1 Minutes Average Commute Time Largest Employers: Ashley Furniture Mayo Clinic Health System Aetna Student Health Agency Trane Fort McCoy UW-La Crosse Cost of Living* Overall 93 Grocery 98.3 Health 111 Housing 75 Utilities 107 Transportation 101 Miscellaneous 102 *Index versus U.S. average value of 100 Cost of Living Data Source: Sperling s Best Places 7
Recreation Often called a river paradise, La Crosse has many venues and year round festivals, including an Oktoberfest showcase that brings arts and culture to the area. La Crosse residents also enjoy spectacular outdoor activities. There are six golf courses and Hixon Forest provides ten miles of trails with access to Grandad Bluff Park which contains beautiful views of the city and the river valley. The historic downtown La Crosse district is full of quaint shops, fine dining, and entertainment. Local vineyard wine tasting tours are available in La Crosse s neighboring counties or in nearby Minnesota. The La Crosse area is home to three semi-professional teams, the La Crosse Loggers of the Northwoods Baseball League, the River City Rough Riders of the Northern Elite Football League, and the Coulee Region Chill of the North American Hockey League. Schools La Crosse has an outstanding school district that serves 80,000 and provides excellent educational and family focused opportunities. There are three institutions of higher education, two major medical facilities and numerous arts, athletic, and recreational organizations. Top Rated Schools: Photo Courtesy: Explore La Crosse Southern Bluffs Elementary Emerson Elementary School of Technology & Arts Central High School Source: Great Schools 8
Procedure for Candidacy Interested candidates should submit their resume to bskirby@kirbypartners.com or apply online at kirbypartners.com. Candidates should expect two interviews with Kirby Partners recruiters (including a video conference interview). You may be asked to complete an Executive Profile and submit references to be considered for presentation to the search committee. All inquiries will be treated in confidence, and your references will not be contacted without your prior knowledge and approval. For more information contact: Bryan Kirby Vice President 407-788-7302 bskirby@kirbypartners.com Kirby Partners is a leading executive search firm specializing exclusively in healthcare IT and cyber security. We leverage our 28 years of experience to efficiently place leaders at top organizations. Kirby Partners does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. Note: The material presented in this position specification should be relied on for informational purposes only. This material has been copied, compiled, or quoted in part from client documents and personal interviews and is believed to be reliable. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, the original source documents and factual situations govern. 9