Lead, Tech Portfolio Management

Become a part of our caring community The Lead, Tech Portfolio Management is responsible for aligning the Tech portfolio and demand with enterprise strategy in close partnership with business and Tech leadership. This role serves as a strategic advisor to senior executives, driving the development of portfolio roadmaps, managing cross-team dependencies, and ensuring effective execution across initiatives. The position provides leadership in prioritizing investments, optimizing delivery performance, and governing financials, including Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and resource allocation. This role addresses complex portfolio challenges, delivers actionable insights through metrics and reporting, and ensures initiatives are executed in alignment with scope, timeline, cost, and value outcomes. This is a primarily remote (work-from-home) position. However, candidates must be based in or near one of the following primary markets: Louisville, Nashville, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, or Dallas. Secondary consideration may be given to candidates located in Chicago or Washington, D.C. Key Responsibilities: Serve as a Jira Align subject matter expert and champion, driving enterprise adoption, data integrity, and standardized usage to enable effective Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) practices. Leverage Jira Align dashboards, reporting, and metrics to provide real-time portfolio insights, improve delivery predictability, and support data-driven decision-making across leadership. Align portfolio priorities with organizational strategy in partnership with business and Tech leaders, including Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) expectations. Serve as a trusted advisor to Tech Partners on Segment strategy, including roadmap, risks, and dependencies. Develop and maintain integrated portfolio roadmaps and delivery plans across teams, ensuring alignment on scope, timing, and outcomes. Prioritize initiatives based on strategic value, funding, capacity, and evolving business needs. Manage cross-team dependencies and monitor delivery performance (e.g., actual vs. forecast, story points), identifying risks and driving corrective actions. Lead monthly portfolio reviews to evaluate execution, ensuring alignment to scope, schedule, cost, and value delivered. Track and report on delivery trends, financial performance, and initiative changes, including scope and timeline adjustments. Assess vendor performance and impacts to delivery milestones and portfolio outcomes. Communicate insights and recommendations to senior leadership, while fostering continuous improvement and adaptability across the portfolio. Use your skills to make an impact Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, or a related field. 8+ years of experience in IT, portfolio management, or related technical environments. Expertise in Jira Align, including configuration, reporting, and portfolio-level data management within a SAFe environment. Demonstrated ability to translate Jira Align data into executive-level insights, dashboards, and actionable recommendations. Proven experience leading projects or programs, driving execution across multiple concurrent initiatives. Strong expertise in Agile ways of working, including Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) principles. Hands-on experience with portfolio management tools, including Jira Align. Experience managing large-scale, highly visible programs involving multiple project teams. Advanced analytical and organizational skills, with ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights and reporting. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience influencing senior leadership and stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications: MBA or other advanced degree. SAFe Lean Portfolio Management Certification Background in insurance or healthcare industry portfolio management. Additional Information: The role will support broad portfolio initiatives, with specific focus areas subject to change as business and organizational models evolve. While prior experience in financial or Medicaid portfolios is valued, this is not a financially focused position; emphasis is placed on value delivery and organizational alignment. Why Humana? You'll experience the following perks as a full-time Humana employee: Humana offers a variety of benefits to promote the best health and well-being of our employees and their families. We design competitive and flexible packages to give our employees a sense of financial security—both today and in the future, including: Health benefits effective day 1 Paid time off, holidays, volunteer time and jury duty pay Recognition pay 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match Tuition assistance Scholarships for eligible dependents Parental and caregiver leave Employee charity matching program Network Resource Groups (NRGs) Career development opportunities Interview Format: As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule. 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. Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership. Employees who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense. Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information. #LI-Remote Social Security Task Humana values personal identity protection. Please be aware that applicants may be asked to provide their Social Security Number, if it is not already on file. When required, an email will be sent from View email address on click.appcast.io with instructions on how to add the information into your official application on Humana’s secure website. 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 Hours 40 Pay Range The 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 year This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance. Description of Benefits Humana, 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 us About 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. 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