Portfolio Manager

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What We Need

This Portfolio Manager will be within the Enterprise Technology (ET) team of BlueCross BlueShield of Massachusetts and will report into our Office of the CIO. The Technology Portfolio Manager will manage the performance of an assigned portfolio within our Corporate Technology Portfolio, with a focus on portfolio governance, strategic planning / alignment, and multi-year portfolio implementation planning.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Intake / Execution Management :

Monitor the project intake process for assigned portfolio by evaluating project proposals and validating alignment with Focus Area priorities and target architecture, value proposition, resource availability, and risk / issue assessment and mitigation.

Monitor the execution of assigned portfolio and identify risk / issue management opportunities , ensuring alignment with the organization’s business strategy and objectives and target architecture.

Communicate the value delivered on the technology portfolio within the assigned portfolio.

Define and communicate the vision, objectives, and status of the IT portfolio to key stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Establish portfolio governance structures and processes to monitor the health of projects and drive continuous improvement for assigned portfolio.

Implement portfolio management methodologies, best practices, and standards across the organization.

Foster strong partnerships between IT, leadership, and business stakeholders.

Facilitate quarterly business reviews and revalidate priorities for assigned portfolio.

Financial Management :

Monitor the budget for the IT portfolio projects to ensure that resources are allocated appropriately and in line with organizational priorities.

Identify opportunities for cost optimization

Conduct financial risk analysis for assigned portfolio and provide recommendations to mitigate potential financial risks.

Resource Management

Track resource utilization and address any resource gaps or conflicts prior to approval and facilitate resolution for your assigned portfolio.

Maintain a strong understanding of resource capacity and assignments to ensure project schedules are realistic and achievable.

Risk and Issue Management :

Identify and manage issues / risks related to assigned portfolio, including financial, scheduling, and resource constraints.

Ensure all reported issues / risks are concise and have defined mitigation plans and strategies.

Reporting :

• Provide regular updates and reports on assigned portfolio performance to senior leadership, highlighting execution progress, value outcomes delivered, financial status, and resource allocation.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties.

What We're Looking For

Must have at least 3-5 years previous experience working in technology strategy or delivering IT Projects.

Professional consultant or project / portfolio management experience, and p roven record in delivering business results, overcoming obstacles, and achieving critical milestones.

Understanding of Healthcare Payer systems and business processes, and external environment

Aptitude for relationship management across all levels of the organization, and demonstrated experience in maintaining, developing and transforming internal and external relationships at an executive level.

Effective consensus building and negotiation skills.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills; A keen sense of collaboration, facilitation, and teamwork

Experience managing solution architects, engineers, and other technical roles

Exhibits strategic thinking, analytical and research skills and experience making decisions on deliverable timelines.

Strong planning, organizational skills, and action-oriented leader, able to effectively solve problems and achieve goals.

Ability to balance tactical perspective and manage strategic direction.

Strong presentation and story telling capabilities.

Flexibility to work within a changing environment.

High degree of initiative; Ability to work both independently and within a team.

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Minimum Education Requirements :

High school degree or equivalent required unless otherwise noted above

LocationBoston, HinghamTime TypeFull time

Salary Range : $133,560.00 - $163,240.00

The job posting range is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs and affordability.

This job is also eligible for variable pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical / dental / vision insurance, 401(k), and a suite of well-being benefits to eligible employees.

Note : No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

WHY Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA?

We understand that the confidence gap () and imposter syndrome () can prevent amazing candidates coming our way, so please don’t hesitate to apply. We’d love to hear from you. You might be just what we need for this role or possibly another one at Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be brilliant. We encourage you to bring us your true colors, , your perspectives, and your experiences. It’s in our differences that we will remain relentless in our pursuit to transform healthcare for ALL.

As an employer, we are committed to investing in your development and providing the necessary resources to enable your success. Learn how we are dedicated to creating an inclusive and rewarding workplace that promotes excellence and provides opportunities for employees to forge their unique career path by visiting our Company Culture () page. If this sounds like something you’d like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you. You can also join our Talent Community () to stay “in the know” on all things Blue.

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Voted as the highest in member satisfaction among Massachusetts commercial health plans by JD Power , Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is a community-focused, tax-paying, not-for-profit health plan headquartered in Boston. We have been a market leader for over 75 years, and are consistently ranked among the nation's best health plans. Our daily efforts are dedicated to effectively serving our 2.8 million members, and consistently offering security, stability, and peace of mind to both our members and associates.

Our Commitment to You

We are committed to investing in your development and providing the necessary resources to enable your success. We are dedicated to creating a refreshing and rewarding workplace that promotes excellence and provides opportunities for employees to forge their unique career path. We take pride in our diverse, community-centric, wellness-focused culture and believe every member of our team deserves to enjoy a positive work-life balance.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is an Equal Employment Employer - veterans / disability. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts's legal duty to furnish information.