Director, Lean Portfolio Management Lead

Hartford Fire Insurance

Columbus, OH, United States
Base: $128,000 - $192,000; bonus/equity: short-ter...
Hybrid
Lean and systems thinking approaches
It budget planning and forecasting
Agile portfolio operations and governance
This role aligns strategy and execution by applying Lean and systems thinking to strategy, investment funding, and Agile portfolio operations

Job Summary

  • This role aligns strategy and execution by applying Lean and systems thinking to strategy, investment funding, and Agile portfolio operations.
  • The incumbent is responsible for the annual portfolio spend of over $20 million, including financial reporting, vendor management, and capitalization.
  • Candidates must demonstrate strong financial acumen and proven ability to develop talent within a high-performing team focused on business value.

Matching Summary

This role aligns strategy and execution by applying Lean and systems thinking to strategy, investment funding, and Agile portfolio operations.

Salary

Base: $128,000 - $192,000; Bonus/Equity: Short-term or annual bonuses and long-term incentives available; Benefits: On-the-spot recognition and comprehensive rewards package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lean and systems thinking approaches
  • IT budget planning and forecasting
  • Agile portfolio operations and governance
  • Vendor management and contract oversight
  • Portfolio Kanban and WIP control

Nice-to-have

  • Culture of continuous improvement
  • Strong leadership and influencing skills
  • Experience with Harvest tooling
  • High performance team development
  • Collaborative investment prioritization

Key Requirements

  • Five to seven years of portfolio management experience
  • Strong understanding of Agile and Scaled Agile frameworks
  • Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
  • SAFe LPM certification preferred
  • Management of small team capability

Work Rights

Must be authorized to work in the US

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