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PA, Working at Home - Pennsylvania

Company :

Highmark Health

Job Description :

JOB SUMMARY

The Finance Technology Product & Portfolio Lead is responsible for establishing, leading, and continuously evolving the centralized Finance Technology Demand and Portfolio Management function. This role serves as the primary bridge between Finance stakeholders and Technology teams, ensuring business initiatives are appropriately evaluated, prioritized, funded, governed, and delivered.

The incumbent will own the end-to-end demand lifecycle from intake through value realization, enabling a transparent, data-driven approach to investment decisions, resource allocation, portfolio governance, and strategic execution. This role will also drive product strategy and roadmap development for assigned Finance technology capabilities while ensuring alignment to Finance transformation objectives, operational priorities, regulatory requirements, and enterprise strategy.

ESSENTIAL 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.

EXPERIENCE

Required

• 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.

Preferred

• 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.

• 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.

SKILLS

• Strategic Thinking & Planning: Ability to develop and articulate a clear technology roadmap that aligns with strategic financial objectives and business priorities.

• Portfolio Management Expertise: Proven ability to manage a portfolio of technology initiatives, including prioritization, resource allocation, risk management, and performance monitoring.

• Product Management Acumen: Strong understanding of the product lifecycle, from ideation and requirements gathering to development, deployment, and ongoing optimization.

• Financial Acumen: Deep understanding of financial principles, processes (e.g., budgeting, forecasting, accounting), and the technology that supports them.

• Stakeholder Management & Communication: Exceptional ability to engage, influence, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including senior leadership, finance business partners, and technology teams.

• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Proficient in analyzing complex business problems, identifying technology solutions, and making data-driven decisions.

• Leadership & Influence: Ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams, driving consensus and accountability without direct reporting authority.

• Change Management: Experience in guiding organizations through technological and process changes, fostering adoption and minimizing disruption.

• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with enterprise-level financial systems (e.g., ERP, planning & budgeting tools) and modern technology platforms.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Finance, or related field or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor"s degree.

Preferred

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

LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

• SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) Certification

Preferred

• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

Language (Other than English):

• None

Travel Required:

• Less than 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

• Office-Based or Remote Position

Physical work site required

• Less Than 25%

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Pay Range Minimum:

$102,700.00

Pay Range Maximum:

$164,600.00

Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate's qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below.

For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org

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Job Details

• Job category Finance
• Position Type Full Time
• Posted 08/31/2026
• Location(s) PA, Working at Home - Pennsylvania
• Line of Business
• Entity
• Recruiter
• Hiring Manager
• Experience Level
• Job Family Finance Gen-HM
• Req ID J286733

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Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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