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 Position Overview
Join Humana as a Lead in IT Portfolio Management supporting our Human Resources function, where you will be instrumental in driving transformational business impact. This leadership role is responsible for shaping and delivering technology solutions that empower our workforce, streamline operations, and advance our mission to improve health and well-being.
The Human Resources team at Humana supports a comprehensive range of processes and services, including payroll, benefits administration, talent acquisition, learning and development, and performance management. By leveraging advanced technologies, cloud platforms, and artificial intelligence, we continually enhance workforce development and optimize talent strategies.

Key Responsibilities

IT Portfolio Management

Oversee and optimize the suite of IT initiatives, projects, and systems supporting the HR function.Partner with Segment CIOs and business leaders to develop financial models and business cases for strategic initiatives.Facilitate annual and ongoing prioritization processes; maintain and update business cases and cost models.Ensure alignment of project investments with business strategy, considering resource capacity, risk exposure, and interdependencies.Measure and report on portfolio health across delivery, financials, and value realization.Conduct regular portfolio reviews to highlight variances in scope, timeline, and cost.Track delivery effectiveness and proactively identify risks to timelines.

Financial & Investment Management

Analyze trends and performance against plan; identify and remediate causes of unexpected variances.Develop and enhance budgeting, financial projections, and forecasts for prioritization and operating budgets.Ensure traceability between delivery plans, labor capacity, and required budgets.Advise on demand/capacity planning, ramp plans, and labor sourcing strategies.Collaborate with IT Finance to provide comprehensive financial reporting for multiple audiences, including monthly variance and productivity tracking.Validate and aggregate contracts, ensuring alignment with IT Owners.Manage contracting and software renewals, assisting with about 30 enterprise procurement and supplier management cases per month, as well as vendor software optimization and renewals.

Additional Leadership Functions

Oversee a substantial Corporate Services Technology (CST) operational budget across multiple lines of business, providing financial planning, forecasting, and variance analysis for prioritization activities throughout CST’s portfolio.Ensure all HR IT projects comply with organizational goals, HR strategies, and regulatory requirements.Engage stakeholders across IT, HR, and business functions to ensure solutions meet evolving needs.Drive continuous improvement by analyzing performance data and adopting best practices in HR technology management.
Use your skills to make an impact
 

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree4+ years of technical experience2+ years of IT Finance experience2+ years of project leadership experienceProven ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with attention to detailEffective communication and presentation skills with senior leadersExperience in leading special projects, metrics, and trend analysisCommitment to continuous improvement of consumer experiences

Preferred Qualifications

MBA or other advanced degreeStrong understanding of operations, technology, communications, and business processesSix Sigma certificationPMP certificationDemonstrated success in managing large-scale, complex programs across multiple teams

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 1Paid time off, holidays, volunteer time and jury duty payRecognition pay401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matchTuition assistanceScholarships for eligible dependentsParental and caregiver leaveEmployee charity matching programNetwork 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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.