Enterprise Portfolio Lead, Data & AI Strategy

The Hartford; Hartford, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hartford is seeking a Director, Portfolio Lead to align strategy and execution across Enterprise Data Services and Applied AI and Analytics portfolios. You will oversee financial outcomes, drive governance, and partner with Agile operations to optimize value streams across multiple lines of business.

The role requires senior leadership presence, deep IT financial acumen, and a track record of delivering strategic investments that meet enterprise goals.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of portfolio management or equivalent leadership.
• Strong IT financial management skills and budget forecasting.
• Ability to work with executive stakeholders and communicate clearly.
• Experience with Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban); SAFe LPM a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage portfolio alignment with enterprise data/AI strategies.
• Monitor portfolio spending against guardrails and ROI.
• Coordinate with Agile operations to sustain value streams.
• Forecast budgets and ensure compliance across portfolios.

Skills

Portfolio management

Executive communication

Agile / SAFe

IT financial management

Leadership

Strategic alignment

Tools

Harvest

Job description

The Hartford is seeking a Director, Portfolio Lead to align strategy and execution across Enterprise Data Services and Applied AI and Analytics portfolios. You will oversee financial outcomes, drive governance, and partner with Agile operations to optimize value streams across multiple lines of business.

The role requires senior leadership presence, deep IT financial acumen, and a track record of delivering strategic investments that meet enterprise goals.