Senior Director, Enterprise Programs & Change Management

Role Description

At Ivy Rehab, we're "All About the People"! As a Senior Director, Enterprise Programs & Change Management you will play a crucial role in our mission to help enable people to live their lives to the fullest. This role will interact regularly with the executive team to drive forward corporate strategy through Enterprise Portfolio Management and Governance.

The Senior Director, Enterprise Programs & Change Management will report to the Chief of Staff and be an integral part of the Finance team focused on managing an Enterprise Portfolio of initiatives. This role is crucial in driving effective capital management, driving efficient portfolio management processes, supporting resource allocation across all projects in the portfolio, driving solid business case and ROI, including monitoring of progress and budget along with post-implementation measurement.

This individual will also be responsible for leading our “Air Traffic Control” group ensuring cross-functional alignment and appropriate prioritization and sequencing decisions regarding initiative roll-outs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Accountable for enhancing processes and workflows that inform corporate governance leadership initiative investment decisions.
• Lead transition to new project management software.
• Engage directly with Senior Leadership and 10+ cross-functional subcommittees that are part of the governance process e.g., Capex, Tech Enablement, Procurement, Marketing.
• Lead insights into initiative portfolio consisting of 50+ active initiatives through monthly Executive Governance meetings and regular subcommittee meetings.
• Lead creation of monthly presentation with executive leaders which includes agenda creation and alignment from subcommittees on initiatives to be presented for approval.
• Communicate risk and opportunities to all stakeholders including Executives and subcommittees.
• Handle project intake, resource management reporting, tracking and reporting of project status and measuring project ROI.
• Implement scoring and/or mechanism to aid in prioritization of initiatives.
• Select, own and enhance cutting-edge software tools designed to drive portfolio visibility and resource deployment, including development of program/project management templates.
• Leverage reporting tools to continually monitor performance, identify gaps, and areas needing improvement.
• Engage directly with Senior Leadership and Governance committees to inform investment prioritization decisions, project status, risks, new opportunities through various forums (written reports, presentations, decisioning meetings).
• Follow projects once approved through implementation working hand in hand with operational leaders accountable for delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum BS/BA in a business-related field (marketing/finance/operations); MBA or relevant master's degree is a plus.
• 5+ years of proven experience in financial analysis, with a strong mastery of financial concepts, business case development, and portfolio budget management.
• Healthcare experience is highly preferred.
• PMP, PfMP, or Six Sigma certifications.
• Advanced executive presentation and reporting skills, with the ability to turn complex data into clear strategic narratives.
• Extensive experience leveraging business intelligence tools, data analytics, and corporate KPIs to guide decision-making.
• Proven track record of managing and optimizing portfolio management tools and methodologies across departments.
• 5-8+ years of experience leading Project Management, Project Portfolio, or Enterprise Strategy initiatives.
• A sharp, strategic thinker with strong attention to detail who can navigate ambiguity and master complex business models quickly.
• Deep interest and skill in analyzing business trends, with a proven ability to translate those trends into actionable business strategies.
• Excellent executive presence with a demonstrated ability to interface with, influence, and advise executives and functional leaders.
• The ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy and lead cross-functional teams effectively.

Benefits

• A prestigious honor to be recognized by Modern Healthcare, signifying excellence in our industry and providing an outstanding workplace culture.
• Deliver best-in-class care and witness exceptional patient outcomes.
• Eligibility for full benefits package beginning within your first month of employment.
• Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) plans and paid holidays.
• Hybrid and remote work flexibility.