Portfolio Management Lead, Enterprise Technology Prioritization

Become a part of our caring communityThe Portfolio Management Lead, Enterprise Technology Prioritization is responsible for advancing and operationalizing enterprise portfolio management practices that drive strategic alignment, portfolio transparency, governance, Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), performance measurement, and continuous improvement across the technology organization.The ideal candidate combines strong portfolio management expertise with analytical, operational, and communication skills to drive portfolio maturity and improve organizational effectiveness across a complex technology environment.The Portfolio Management Lead, Enterprise Technology Prioritization is responsible for leading the planning, coordination, communication, and continuous improvement of Humana’s technology prioritization process. This role operates within the Portfolio Management discipline, using Lean Portfolio Management principles to enable consistent portfolio planning, governance, transparency, and value-based decision-making across the enterprise.This role partners across Business, Technology, Tech Finance, Technology Leadership, the Transformation Office, the COO organization, and Segment Portfolio teams to ensure portfolios understand and execute prioritization expectations, submission timelines, investment intake requirements, and enterprise portfolio management standards. The Portfolio Management Lead helps ensure prioritization processes support effective planning across the enterprise while operating within established governance guardrails.The role serves as a strategic portfolio advisor, prioritization process owner, and cross-functional enablement lead for enterprise prioritization readiness, stakeholder alignment, communications, training, and knowledge management. Through strong portfolio discipline, this role enables transparent, data-informed Executive Leadership Team quarterly prioritization decisions and helps ensure technology investments are aligned to Humana’s enterprise strategic priorities, 5-year strategy, segment roadmaps, portfolio outcomes, and measurable value delivery.Key Responsibilities:Design and communicate the deliverables and timelines for submissions of new or extending work for the ELT to make quarterly prioritization decisionsPartner across Business, Tech Finance, Technology Leadership, and Transformation Office to ensure coordination and understanding of the Tech Prioritization Process Mentor and Coach Segment Portfolio Leaders and their teams on Lean Portfolio Management best practices at HumanaPartner across the COO organization to align Tooling, Coaching and Project Management Support to Portfolios in needOwn the design and upkeep of all Prioritization communication and materials, delivered via multiple channels including: Centers of Excellence, Team Meetings, Outlook Email newsletters and memos, SharePoint news articles and documents, and moreDesign and deliver Prioritization Readiness training ahead of kicking off the new year’s submission roundsProvide data updates that are inputs to the Quarterly Business Reviews at the Enterprise levelMaintain knowledge management resources used in Prioritization including: PowerPoint decks, Stack Ranking Tool, Power BI Dashboards (Product Owner role only), etc.Partner within and across various organizations to provide clarity to Portfolio Teams going through Prioritization to answer key questions and remove roadblocks and bottlenecksClearly communicate the Enterprise Strategic Priorities, and how Prioritization Initiatives should align to both the Humana 5-year plan and Segment and Local Roadmaps and OutcomesOwn and facilitate key connection points such as:Weekly Prioritization Check-in calls with Portfolio LeadersMonthly Prioritization Check-in calls with Tech and Business PartnersUpdates to the TLT on upcoming needs to support continuous prioritizationDocument and publish desk level processes and resource documents for different user groups. Develop supporting training plans and contentUse your skills to make an impact Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, Finance, Management, or related field8+ years of experience in portfolio management, PMO leadership, strategic planning, governance, business operations, or related disciplinesAbility to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with attention to detailDemonstrated ability to run large scale, highly visible programs with responsibility for multiple project teamsDemonstrated experience leading portfolio governance, reporting, planning, and performance management processesMust be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiencesStrong understanding of portfolio management principles, strategic planning, Agile delivery methodologies, and Lean Portfolio Management conceptsExperience developing executive-level dashboards, scorecards, presentations, and performance reportingStrong analytical, problem-solving, facilitation, and communication skills.Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization without direct authorityExperience working in large, matrixed organizations with multiple stakeholder groupsPreferred QualificationsPossess a solid understanding of operations, technology, communications and processesScaled Agile framework (SAFe) certified, preferably Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) or SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC)Experience facilitating executive reviews, governance forums, and cross-functional planning activitiesExperience supporting enterprise-wide portfolio governance within a complex technology organizationProficiency with ServiceNow PPM, Jira Align, Azure DevOps, Power BI, Excel, and Microsoft Office Suite.Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.Scheduled Weekly Hours40Pay RangeThe compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.$117,600 - $161,700 per yearThis job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.Description of BenefitsHumana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.About usAbout Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.​Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.SummaryLocation: Louisville, KY; Arlington, VAType: Full time