Director, IT Portfolio Management

Humana Inc; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Humana Inc. is seeking a Director of IT Portfolio Management in Kentucky to align IT initiatives with business strategy and demand. You will lead prioritization across programs, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure proper funding and governance to support strategic goals.

The role requires communicating with senior leaders, driving performance improvements, and delivering insightful metrics across IT functions. A strong track record in program leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• 8+ years of technical experience.
• 5+ years of management experience.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively and deliver presentations to senior leaders.
• Experience leading special projects with metrics and trend reports.
• MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• Six Sigma certification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Align IT portfolio with business strategy and demand.
• Prioritize programs based on strategy, budgets, and schedules.
• Ensure financial and organizational support for approved initiatives.
• Provide executive input on function strategy and performance metrics.

Skills

People management

Stakeholder communication

Strategic planning

Metrics reporting

Project prioritization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's Degree

MBA

Job description

Become a part of our caring community The Director, IT Portfolio Management collaborates with the business portfolio team to align the IT portfolio and demand. The Director, IT Portfolio Management requires an in-depth understanding of how organization capabilities interrelate across the function or segment. The Director, 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. Decisions are typically related to the implementation of new/updated programs or large-scale projects for the function and supporting technical/operational procedures and processes, and implements strategic plans, drives goals and objectives, and improves performance. Provides input into functions strategy. Use your skills to make an impact.

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• 8 or more years of technical experience
• 5 or more years of management experience
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively and deliver presentations to senior leaders
• Advanced experience leading special projects and producing metrics, measurements and trend reports
• Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or other Advanced Degree
• Possess a solid understanding of operations, technology, communications and processes
• Six Sigma certification