[Remote] Director, Portfolio Mgt and Agile Services at Humana

Kentucky, United States

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Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in IT portfolio management, program management, or related leadership roles
  • 5 or more years of management experience
  • Demonstrated success leading Lean Portfolio Management and Agile transformations at scale, including coaching executives, leaders, and teams
  • Strong financial acumen with proven experience leading prioritization processes, executive alignment, forecasting, and value realization
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with attention to detail
  • Advanced experience leading special projects and producing metrics, measurements and trend reports

Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain Lean Portfolio Management methodologies, standards, and guidelines for the Growth & Digital portfolio
  • Lead a team of Portfolio Management Specialists to:
  • Manage the portfolio budget, providing regular updates on cost forecasting and actual spend
  • Execute annual portfolio planning and value justification
  • Lead a team of Agile Coaches to continuously mature Agile practices across Scrum Teams and Agile Release Trains, including coaching leaders and teams to adopt scaled practices (e.g., SAFe)
  • Partner with business and technology leaders to ensure portfolio prioritization aligns to strategy, outcomes, and financial targets; drive visibility into investment decisions, risks, and value realization
  • Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by advancing Agile processes and Lean-Agile leadership behaviors across the segment
  • Implement strategic plans, drive goals and objectives, improve performance, and provide input into the function’s strategy

Skills

Humana

Health insurance provider for seniors and military

About Humana

Humana provides health and well-being services, focusing on Medicare Advantage plans for seniors, military personnel, and communities. Their plans include HMO, PPO, and PFFS options, designed to improve health outcomes through comprehensive and flexible coverage. Humana's revenue comes from government contracts and member premiums, and they aim to maintain high renewal rates by offering quality service and competitive benefits. The company stands out by fostering a culture of inclusivity and belonging among its employees, while also ensuring accessibility for all members, including offering free language interpreter services. Humana's goal is to deliver value to its members through an extensive provider network and innovative health solutions.

Louisville, KentuckyHeadquarters
1961Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Social Impact, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Potential over-reliance on AI could disrupt operations if systems fail or are compromised.
Rising medical costs and tightening Medicare reimbursements may strain financial performance.
Leadership change with new CEO Jim Rechtin could lead to strategic disruptions.

Differentiation

Humana is a leader in Medicare Advantage plans, focusing on seniors and military personnel.
The company emphasizes inclusivity, offering free language interpreter services for accessibility.
Humana leverages AI and cloud technologies through a partnership with Google Cloud.

Upsides

Humana's investment in Healthpilot enhances digital enrollment for Medicare options.
The company is the first insurer to cover TMS therapy for adolescent depression.
Humana's focus on value-based care aims to improve outcomes for kidney disease patients.

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