**We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate,** **and innovate. We believe** **that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.** **At Ochsner, whether you work with patients** **every day** **or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!** This role is dedicated to the agile transformation of Ochsner Journey Teams. In consultation with other experienced agile experts at Ochsner, via an Agile CoE model, the Agile Transformation Program Manager role is the central coach, trainer and program manager dedicated to improving how Ochsner’s Connected Health organization delivers customer solutions through Journey Teams. Ochsner’s Journey Teams are evolving. We started with a few Journey teams last year and we are adapting our transformation approaches as we scale up the next 4 – 6 Journeys. This isn’t a cookie cutter scrum team roll out, with the primary variables being the introduction of agile concepts, new ceremonies, and key scrum roles to an engineering team. The right candidate adapts their coaching and communication style for a company with a proud tradition of promoting internally. Many of our hit-the-ground running employees have jumped into new roles in a new way of working. Additionally, the development team members are typically Epic EHR Analysts, as opposed to full stack engineers. **Education** Required - Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, health science or related field. **Work Experience** Required - 7 years of project management experience. **Certifications** Required - PMP or equivalent (Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Master Change Agent, AGILE Project Management, or Program Management Professional). **Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)** The following examples illustrate the role as coach, trainer, and program manager, constantly flexing to serve the program, teams, and individuals: **Agile transformations are intentional culture shifts that require agile maturity assessments, training, a clear approach & plan to achieve the goals, a community dedicated to process improvements, and effective communication.** **In addition to managing and measuring the success of the phase-based approach for Journeys, the candidate will be able to quickly create and convey a plan for all aspects of the transformation.** **As new agile toolsets (e.g., SPM,** **Click** **U** **p** **) are introduced and enhanced, the candidate acts as the subject matter expert** **for toolset requirements.** **Through training and c** **oaching** **,** **t** **eam members** **(** **in various roles** **)** **experience an educational progression** **.** **In the future, team members who were never in this role previously** **can** **onboard** **others about the responsibilities and purpose of their** **role.** **While all roles are critical,** **focused** **training** **and coaching** **is given to those roles** **with multiple scrum team responsibilities** **(e.g., Scrum Masters, Product Owners).** **Journey teams** **are managed and measured** **via** **the** **phase-based agile team progression, (e.g.,** **specific** **artifact** **introduction or** **completion** **targets** **for various phases** **).** **This role ensures the progression occurs as planned and any deviations are communicated for resolution.** **Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.** **Job Duties** **Formulates, organizes and monitors inter-connected projects in conjunction with complex and strategic teams.** **Works in tandem with relevant leadership and executives on decisions and strategies as they correlate to the function’s strategic plan and high visibility projects** **Leads, coaches, and mentors project managers and other staff.** **Develops and supports the control of deadlines, budgets and activities.** **Manages the escalation of high priority risk mitigation and change management.** + Performs other related duties as required. + Recognized agile guru with a **deep knowledge of** **various SDLCs** , includingwaterfall, hybrid, scrum, kanban, and at least 1 scaled agile methodology framework (e.g., SAFe, DAD, LeSS). + **Passionate about** **collaboration and** **improving** **patient care through solution** **delivery** – Ochsner is a not-for-profit health care system. We will favor candidates with healthcare experience that understand the keys to driving customer value with a speed to market mindset + Beyond the agile background, their passion, their toolkit, and organization the candidatehas **proven** **p** **rogram management** **, change management** **&** **communication** **skillset** **s** to keep Leadership, and the Journey teams, apprised of what’s coming, what’s next, and any impediments. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. **Physical and Environmental Demands** The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. **Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!** **_Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website._** _Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position_ _: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington,_ _and Washington D.C._ **_Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or_** **_careers@ochsner.org_** **_. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications._** Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.