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 The Lead, IT Portfolio Management is responsible for aligning the IT portfolio and demand in close collaboration with the business portfolio team. This role addresses problems of diverse scope and complexity, providing leadership in organizing and prioritizing IT projects and programs to ensure alignment with the company’s IT strategy, roadmap, and available resources.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with business and IT leaders to align portfolio priorities with organizational strategy and objectives.Organize and prioritize projects and programs based on strategic roadmap, budgets, and scheduling changes.Ensure appropriate financial and organizational resources are allocated to priority initiatives.Advise executives on portfolio strategy and operational alignment, frequently on matters of segment-specific significance.Exercise independent judgment and decision-making on complex portfolio management issues.Lead special projects, including the production of key metrics, measurements, and trend reports.Manage multiple tasks and deadlines, ensuring attention to detail and timely completion of deliverables.Communicate effectively with senior leaders, delivering clear presentations and status updates.Contribute to an organizational culture focused on continuous improvement of consumer experiences.Remain adaptable to evolving priorities as business needs and strategic direction develop.
Use your skills to make an impact
 

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.8 or more years of technical experience within IT or related environments.Minimum 2 years of experience in project leadership roles.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously with a high level of detail orientation.Strong presentation and communication skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership.Proven track record in leading special projects and delivering actionable reporting.Demonstrated passion for improving consumer and business outcomes through IT solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

MBA or other advanced degree.SAFe Lean Portfolio Management CertificationStrong understanding of operations, technology, communications, and business processes.Six Sigma and/or PMP certification.Experience managing large-scale, highly visible programs involving multiple project teams.Background in insurance or healthcare industry portfolio management is a plus.

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 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.

Application Deadline: 08-20-2025
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.

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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.