Lead, IT Portfolio Management

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Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required., 5+ years of technical experience and 2 years of project leadership experience., 4+ years of experience in financial analysis and producing metrics and trend reports., Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential. .

Key responsabilities:

  • Ensure alignment of all projects within the Enterprise Observability portfolio with organizational strategic goals.
  • Prioritize projects to maximize return on investment and allocate resources effectively.
  • Provide oversight and governance for project quality and adherence to best practices.
  • Act as a liaison between project teams and stakeholders to manage communication and expectations.

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Job description

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first
 
The Lead, IT Portfolio Management collaborates with the business portfolio team to align the IT portfolio and demand. The Lead, IT Portfolio Management works on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial.

This role will support Enterprise Observability and will play a critical role in expanding the scope of the observability portfolio across business areas. This position is responsible for overseeing program and portfolio management to ensure effective implementation of observability tooling and governance. The ideal candidate will drive strategic alignment, resource optimization, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, while providing comprehensive oversight of multiple teams and initiatives.

The Lead, IT Portfolio Management organizes and prioritizes projects and programs based on IT Strategy, strategic roadmap, available and prioritized budgets, changes schedules and ensures that the appropriate financial and organizational support is being allocated in support of those goals. Advises executives to develop functional strategies (often segment specific) on matters of significance. Exercises independent judgment and decision making on complex issues regarding job duties and related tasks, and works under minimal supervision, Uses independent judgment requiring analysis of variable factors and determining the best course of action.

Responsibilities:  

  • Ensure all projects within the Enterprise Observability portfolio align with organizational strategic goals.

  • Prioritize projects based on their strategic value to maximize return on investment and effectively allocate resources.

  • Establish standardized processes and frameworks for project initiation, execution, and closure.

  • Provide oversight and governance to ensure consistent quality and adherence to best practices across the portfolio.

  • Manage resource allocation to ensure the right resources are assigned to projects in a timely manner.

  • Identify and address bottlenecks to enhance productivity and improve project delivery timelines.

  • Identify potential risks across the portfolio and develop mitigation strategies.

  • Proactively manage risks to minimize disruptions and enhance responsiveness to unforeseen challenges.

  • Act as a key liaison between project teams and stakeholders to ensure effective communication and expectation management.

  • Incorporate stakeholder feedback throughout the project lifecycle to ensure project success.

  • Develop and implement performance metrics to assess the health of the Enterprise Observability portfolio.

  • Provide regular updates to senior management, facilitating informed decision-making and accountability.

  • Oversee cross-functional programs and projects, including the migration from on-premises solutions to SaaS platforms.

  • Coordinate observability coverage use cases across various business segments to ensure successful execution.

  • Manage portfolio communications workstream, providing strategic guidance to leadership on best practices for presentations and reporting.

  • Leverage data, technological insights, and outcome-oriented solutions to enhance stakeholder engagement.

  • Support the annual budget and monthly forecast processes in managing consumption, show-back, and savings in collaboration with accounting, finance, and technical areas. 


Use your skills to make an impact
 

Required Qualifications

  • You must be authorized to work in the US without Humana sponsorship as Humana does not provide work visa sponsorship for this role.

  • Bachelor's degree

  • 5+ years of technical experience

  • 2 years of project leadership experience

  • 4+ years of experience producing financial analysis, metrics, measurements and trend reports 

  • 4+ years of experience leading special projects and producing metrics, measurements and trend reports

  • Analytical, conceptual thinking and problem-solving skills

  • Technology background to translate and communicate effectively IT deliver presentations into executive and business views/understanding 

  • This role needs to be able to communicate effectively, build/maintain relationship with cross functional areas along with an understanding of department’s work and department finances.

  • Strong ability to predict risks, identify cross team coordination gaps, and conflict resolution skills

  • Knowledge of the core Finance principles and basic understanding of the corporate accounting process (forecast, invoicing, accruals. etc.) 

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with attention to detail

  • Ability to communicate effectively and deliver presentations to senior leaders

  • Ability to build strong relationships and manage expectations with a host of diverse stakeholders   

  • Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong Azure DevOps (ADO) reporting experience 

  • Apptio reporting experience

  • Possess a solid understanding of operations, technology, communications and processes

  • Understanding of data center technology and IT infrastructure

  • Program or Project Management Experience 

  • Six Sigma certification

  • PMP certification

  • Demonstrated ability to run large scale, highly visible programs with responsibility for multiple project teams

Additional Information

Why Humana

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

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 recommended; 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.

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.

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 Humana@myworkday.com with instructions on how to add the information into your official application on Humana’s secure website.

*This is a remote position.

**Must be able to work EST hours.

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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, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

Application Deadline: 04-25-2025

About us
 
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and 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, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.


Equal Opportunity Employer

It 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.

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Experience

Industry :
Health, Sport, Wellness & Fitness
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Program Management
  • Communication
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Relationship Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Problem Reporting
  • Time Management
  • Detail Oriented

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