The Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Public Health (DPH) is recruiting for an IT Portfolio Manager within the Office of Health Informatics (OHI).

DPH works with our local and tribal public health partners, and community groups statewide, on a wide variety of programs and services that protect the health of Wisconsin residents.

This position offers the option to work remotely up to 5 days per week and will be headquartered at one of the DPH central or regional offices. You must have access to both a private workspace and high-speed internet if working remotely. A greater in-office presence may be required periodically for meetings, events, training, onboarding, or other operational needs. This position will work Monday through Friday, daytime hours.

Our diversity, equity, and inclusion team strive to hire, develop, and retain a talented workforce representative of the people of Wisconsin we serve. We are searching for people with diverse backgrounds to join our dynamic and team-oriented environment. We promote professional growth and create a healthy work/life balance and inclusive culture.

As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll also have access to an amazing benefits package, including:

• 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time.
• Top rated health plan options starting at $39/month for single plans and $97/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• Premium pension plan with at least a 6.9% employer match in 2024. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!
• Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking, and High Deductible Health Savings.
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.

• Project life cycle management (project identification, definition, planning, design, development, testing, implementation, and project closure).
• Risk identification and management.
• Strategic planning, project prioritization, portfolio management, project and portfolio status reporting, and resource planning.
• Development, implementation and improvement of standards, policies and processes related to project portfolio management, project management, request management, project classification and prioritization.
• Training, coaching, and mentoring Department workforce members to help build project management skills and expertise.

The starting pay for this position is between $46.50 and $55.81 per hour (approximately between $96,700 and $116,000 per year) depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required.

Pay for current or former employees is set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. This position is classified as an IS Technical Services Consultant Administrator and is in pay schedule and range 07/32.

All applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

For positions that do allow remote working flexibility, working outside of Wisconsin or in bordering cities will not be allowed except in extremely limited circumstances due to the need to report to an office location in Wisconsin on short notice.

Employees must have access to both a private workspace and secure high-speed internet for remote work option. Mileage reimbursement to the employee’s headquarter location is not provided. Remote work flexibility will be discussed in more detail during the interview process.

DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• Experience managing a portfolio of projects (e.g., aligning projects with strategic goals, project and portfolio reporting, project resource planning, developing and communicating project portfolio management process, etc.).
• Experience managing multiple medium to large projects simultaneously through the entire project life cycle. Medium to large projects are defined as possessing 4 or more of the following criteria:
  • Core project team with 10 or more people;
  • 3 or more teams involved in carrying out the project work;
  • Project duration of 6 months or greater;
  • Project with key stakeholders throughout the organization
  • Project impacting 1000 or more end users / citizens / constituents / customers
  • Project with a budget of $50K or more

Well-qualified applicants will have one or more of the following:

• A Project Management Certification (PMP).
• A Portfolio Management Certification (PfMP).
• Experience facilitating meetings or working with executive management or top leadership of an organization.
• Experience managing or overseeing Public Health Projects.
• Experience with Health Information Systems or Healthcare related IT systems.

Your letter of qualifications is limited to two (2) pages. For a guide on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here.

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Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts according to the qualifications above. Please monitor your email for communications related this position. Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.

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DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on veterans’ hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran’s affairs, click here.

For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions. For questions about the position, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

The deadline to apply is May 8, 2024 at 11:59 pm.