Lead Portfolio Manager

Humana

. Support day-to-day portfolio operations for the Enterprise Software Quality Engineering Center of Excellence .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $117,600 - $161,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in portfolio management, financial planning, and operational efficiency, with a strong focus on budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation. Proficient in developing executive-level presentations and reports while coordinating across multiple stakeholders in a matrixed environment.

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Portfolio ManagementBudgeting And ForecastingFinancial TrackingResource PlanningExecutive Communication

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisOperational ReportingData ConsolidationRisk ManagementVendor ManagementWorkforce PlanningChange ManagementAgile MethodologiesLean Portfolio ManagementSAFe Framework

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsProfessionalism

Tools & Technologies

Power BIAzure DevOpsReporting PlatformsCollaboration Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPSAFeLean

Industry Keywords

Quality EngineeringSoftware EngineeringTechnology OperationsHealthcareFinancial ServicesInsuranceRegulated Industry

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzurePMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support day-to-day portfolio operations for the Enterprise Software Quality Engineering Center of Excellence
Coordinate leadership reviews, planning cycles, intake processes, and governance routines
Manage operational intake and demand coordination, including tracking, assessment, prioritization, and routing
Maintain visibility into portfolio performance, delivery commitments, dependencies, risks, and operational issues
Support organizational planning and prepare portfolio review and executive decision-making materials
Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and expense management
Monitor budget-to-forecast-to-actual performance, analyze variances, identify risks and opportunities, and develop monthly executive reporting
Develop presentations, business cases, and supporting materials for leadership reviews, financial governance, planning cycles, and investment discussions
Partner with Finance, Procurement, and business leaders on budgets, investments, utilization, vendor spend, and operational efficiency
Support workforce planning, capacity management, and resource forecasting across associates, contractors, and suppliers
Track resource allocation trends and identify staffing, onboarding, skill gap, succession planning, and delivery capacity risks
Coordinate resources transitioning from segment organizations into Quality Engineering COEs
Track financial and operational action items and follow up on leadership commitments
Manage executive communications, meeting preparation, decision logs, and follow-up actions
Lead supplier management, including performance reviews, contract compliance, service-level tracking, risk management, and relationship management
Coordinate end-to-end RFP processes, including requirements gathering, supplier evaluations, scoring, contract negotiations, and recommendations
Conduct financial, operational, and market research for strategic decisions, funding requests, workforce investments, and continuous improvement
Coordinate vendor reporting, performance reviews, action tracking, onboarding documentation, contract planning, renewals, and service delivery alignment
Develop and maintain operational reports, dashboards, scorecards, and presentation materials, including Power BI reporting
Consolidate and analyze financial, resource capacity, portfolio demand, organizational health, and transformation data
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve operational performance and decision-making
Support communication planning, leadership updates, town halls, All Hands meetings, and organizational forums
Coordinate associate engagement, learning, culture, and organizational effectiveness programs
Partner with Human Resources and leadership on onboarding, change management, and team engagement communications
Support enterprise quality transformation initiatives, strategic priorities, innovation, experimentation, and continuous improvement programs
Leverage AI tools and technologies to improve productivity, quality, and operational efficiency
Coordinate strategic program plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, and reporting
Track organizational goals, initiatives, and action plans while driving accountability for outcomes
Measure and communicate program value, organizational impact, and business outcomes
Coordinate onboarding and integration for resources transitioning into Quality Engineering COEs
Manage transition planning, communications, access, role alignment, and operational readiness
Track onboarding progress, surface risks or blockers, and support issue resolution
Standardize onboarding and integration practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Management, Finance, Business or Information Technology, or related field
5+ years of experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, financial tracking, or resource planning processes
5+ years of experience in portfolio management, technology business operations, program management, strategic planning, workforce planning, or related disciplines
3+ years of experience supporting technology organizations, business operations teams, portfolio functions, or transformation initiatives
Experience developing reports, dashboards, scorecards, and executive presentation materials
Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders in a matrixed environment
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level communication
Ability to manage multiple priorities with a high degree of accuracy, professionalism, and responsiveness
Preferred: experience supporting Quality Engineering, Software Engineering, Platform Engineering, DevOps, Enterprise Architecture, or Technology Operations organizations
Preferred: experience with vendor management, managed service operations, or strategic partner governance
Preferred: experience in healthcare, insurance, financial services, or another highly regulated industry
Preferred: experience with workforce onboarding, organizational transition planning, or change management initiatives
Preferred: familiarity with Agile, Lean Portfolio Management, SAFe, DevOps, CI/CD, and product operating models
Preferred: experience using portfolio, reporting, and work management tools such as Azure DevOps, dashboards/reporting platforms, and collaboration tools
Preferred: PMP, SAFe, Lean, or related certification
Preferred: experience supporting executive-level strategic initiatives and business operations for large enterprise teams
Minimum download speed of 25 Mbps and upload speed of 10 Mbps for home internet
Ability to work from a dedicated space without ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI/HIPAA information

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus incentive plan based on company and/or individual performance
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan
Paid time off
Company holidays
Personal holidays
Paid parental leave
Paid caregiver leave
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Life insurance
Wellness and smart healthcare decision support
Remote work arrangement
Dedicated home workspace support for protecting member PHI/HIPAA information