Director, Portfolio Lead

About the role

We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.

Responsibilities

• Helps align strategy and execution by applying Lean and systems thinking approaches to strategy and investment funding and governance.
• Accountable for ensuring alignment between the strategy of the Enterprise Data Services (EDS) or Applied AI and Analytics (AIA) organizations and their respective portfolio priorities with the overall Enterprise Data/AI strategies coming from the Chief Data and Operations officer and the remainder of the ELT.
• Accountable for maintaining alignment between the strategies/portfolios of the EDS or AIA organizations and the respective strategies/portfolios from the lines of business supported by these groups.
• Support and monitor the prioritization of work and drive financial accountability for the products and solutions inside of each portfolio.
• Partner with the Agile operations function in coordinating, sustaining, and improving value streams, where applicable inside the portfolio.
• Plan and monitor IT budgets to ensure alignment with strategic initiatives and/or objectives.
• Forecast future budget needs, measure portfolio performance, and coordinate required compliance activities.
• Operate as the primary conduit for the Chief Data Officer or Chief AI and Analytics Officer in managing the expected financial outcomes for their respective organizations.
• Directly responsible for annual portfolio spend of 90-100 M plus.

Qualifications

• Mature a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, adopting OwnIT, Agile and DevOps mindsets, leveraging Harvest, enabling high performance. Coordinate a continuous approach to ensure compliance with audit and regulatory requirements and nondiscretionary initiatives. Rally Support and data management.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills at the senior management level. Strong financial acumen and knowledge of IT financial management practices.
• Proven ability to develop talent within the team through coaching, opportunities and team growth by fostering an environment that is a destination for talent.
• Proven ability to create a high performing team that has a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and is focused on business value and outcomes.
• Proven ability to build commitment and empower others, communicate with clarity, courage and timeliness.
• Effective Communication Skills Written, Verbal, Presentation. Strong understanding of Agile and Scaled Agile.
• Strong knowledge of software development processes and procedures to understand team needs includes fundamentals of iterative and incremental development.
• The ideal candidate will possess strong IT financial skills, including the ability to comprehend and monitor technology projects and infrastructure requirements across diverse teams. These competencies must be linked to forecasting and financial results.
• Additionally, candidates should demonstrate a proven capability to work with and communicate effectively with executive-level stakeholders, serving as their primary partner.
• Five to Seven years of portfolio management experience or equivalent leadership experience.
• Five years of industry experience preferred. Experience with Agile methodology and frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, etc. SAFe LPM certification a plus.
• Depends on organization, could require management of a small team.

Pay

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is: $128,000 - $192,000.