Remote Finance Tech Portfolio & Product Lead

Highmark Health; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Highmark Health in Boston is seeking a Finance Technology Product & Portfolio Lead to establish and evolve the centralized Finance Technology Demand and Portfolio Management function. This role bridges Finance stakeholders and Technology teams to ensure initiatives are evaluated, prioritized, funded, governed, and delivered.

The incumbent will own the end-to-end demand lifecycle from intake through value realization, enabling a data-driven approach to investment decisions, resource allocation,

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in technology product management, portfolio management, or equivalent strategic technology leadership roles within a large organization.
• 7+ years of experience working directly with Finance business units on technology solutions, demonstrating a strong understanding of financial processes and systems.
• 7+ years of Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams and initiatives, often without direct authority, to deliver complex technology projects.
• 5+ years of experience with demand management processes, including intake, prioritization, and resource allocation for technology initiatives.
• 5+ years of experience in the healthcare industry, particularly with an understanding of Highmark's business model.
• Experience supporting Finance transformation programs.
• Experience with Portfolio Management frameworks and governance models.
• Experience supporting M&A integration initiatives.
• Experience implementing demand, portfolio, workflow, or project management solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the overall Finance technology product roadmap and portfolio, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives and priorities.
• Lead the demand management process for Finance technology, including intake, prioritization, and resource allocation for new initiatives and enhancements.
• Act as a primary liaison between Finance business stakeholders and technology teams, translating business needs into technical requirements and vice versa.
• Monitor portfolio performance, project progress, and budget adherence, implementing corrective actions as needed to ensure successful delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement in Finance technology processes, tools, and practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

Strategic Thinking & Planning

Portfolio Management Expertise

Product Management Acumen

Financial Acumen

Stakeholder Management & Communication

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

Leadership & Influence

Change Management

Technical Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Finance, or related field

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Finance, or related field

Job description

Highmark Health in Boston is seeking a Finance Technology Product & Portfolio Lead to establish and evolve the centralized Finance Technology Demand and Portfolio Management function. This role bridges Finance stakeholders and Technology teams to ensure initiatives are evaluated, prioritized, funded, governed, and delivered.

The incumbent will own the end-to-end demand lifecycle from intake through value realization, enabling a data-driven approach to investment decisions, resource allocation,