Strategic Finance Tech Portfolio Lead

Highmark Health; Frankfort (KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a Finance Technology Product & Portfolio Lead to establish and evolve the centralized demand and portfolio management function for Finance technology. You will own the end-to-end demand lifecycle, enable data-driven investment decisions, and drive product strategy and roadmaps aligned with transformation goals and regulatory requirements.

You will bridge Finance stakeholders with Technology teams, ensuring initiatives are evaluated, funded, governed, and delivered

Qualifications

• 7+ years in technology product or portfolio leadership within a large organization.
• 7+ years working with Finance business units on technology solutions.
• 7+ years leading cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• 5+ years in demand management (intake, prioritization, resource allocation).

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the overall Finance technology product roadmap and portfolio, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Lead the demand management process for Finance technology, including intake, prioritization, and resource allocation for new initiatives and enhancements.
• Act as liaison between Finance business 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.
• Drive continuous improvement in Finance technology processes, tools, and practices.

Skills

Strategic Thinking & Planning

Portfolio Management

Product Management

Financial Acumen

Stakeholder Management

Analytical & Problem-Solving

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 is seeking a Finance Technology Product & Portfolio Lead to establish and evolve the centralized demand and portfolio management function for Finance technology. You will own the end-to-end demand lifecycle, enable data-driven investment decisions, and drive product strategy and roadmaps aligned with transformation goals and regulatory requirements.

You will bridge Finance stakeholders with Technology teams, ensuring initiatives are evaluated, funded, governed, and delivered