$120,000–$140,000 Per Year
Agile Programming Methodologies, Atlassian JIRA, Communication Skills, Finance, Financial Services, Information Technology Software, Insurance, Investment Management, Leadership, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project/Program Management, Risk Management, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Technical Recruiting
Piper Companies is hiring a Technical Portfolio Manager for a tech-driven insurance and financial services company located in Durham, NC. The Technical Portfolio Manager will serve as a partner to the IT organization, driving alignment, and delivering visibility across multiple technical initiatives and product squads. The Technical Portfolio Manager will be required to be onsite 3 days a week at our Durham, NC location.
Responsibilities of the Technical Portfolio Manager:
- Serve as a portfolio management partner to IT leadership, supporting CIO-level initiatives and representing IT holistically across programs
- Identify and manage cross-team dependencies while sequencing work across teams to support a large-scale roadmap
- Engage with senior leadership and executives, providing clear communication and proactive risk mitigation
Requirements of the Technical Portfolio Manager:
- 8 + years in project management experience and 3 + years of experience leading rigorous technical programs/ portfolios
- Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Technology, or a related field; professional certifications (e.g., PMP, PfMP, or SaFE) are a plus but secondary to proven senior-level experience.
- Strong background in IT/software development environments with experience applying SDLC methodologies
- Proficiency with PMO tools such as JIRA, Smartsheet, or similar platforms
- Experience working within Agile/Scrum and hybrid delivery models
- onsite 3 days a week in Durham, NC office
Compensation for the Technical Portfolio Manager:
- Salary of $120,000 - $140,000
- Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law
Keywords: Technical Program Manager, PMO, Agile, SDLC, Program Management, IT Leadership, Portfolio Management, JIRA, Smartsheet, AI, Durham NC
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This job opens 06/11/26 and will be open for 30 days after this job posting.