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:
$102,700.00Pay Range Maximum:
$164,600.00Base 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.
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Skills 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
- 7+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams and initiatives without direct authority to deliver complex technology projects
- 5+ years of experience with technology demand management processes, including intake, prioritization, and resource allocation
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience or education
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) certification
- 5+ years of experience in the healthcare industry, preferably with knowledge 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
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field
- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification
Highmark Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage are emphasized alongside 100% coverage for preventive exams, with onsite pharmacy access and fitness center availability at major campuses.
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Retirement Support — An employer‑sponsored 401(k) with a company match is highlighted, with AHN materials illustrating a 100% match on the first 4% plus an additional 1% employer contribution as an example within the enterprise.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness programs include stress‑management classes, health coaching, incentives for healthy activities, team‑member discounts, and volunteer incentives, with paid volunteer time also noted in the overall package.
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What We Do
Highmark Health, a Pittsburgh, PA based enterprise that employs more than 40,000 people who serve millions of Americans across the country, is the second largest integrated health care delivery and financing network in the nation based on revenue. Highmark Health is the parent company of Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, and HM Health Solutions. Highmark Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates provide health insurance to nearly 5 million members in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Delaware as well as dental insurance, vision care and related health products through a national network of diversified businesses that include United Concordia Companies, HM Insurance Group, and Visionworks. Allegheny Health Network is the parent company of an integrated delivery network that includes eight hospitals, more than 2,800 affiliated physicians, ambulatory surgery centers, an employed physician organization, home and community-based health services, a research institute, a group purchasing organization, and health and wellness pavilions in western Pennsylvania. HM Health Solutions focuses on meeting the information technology platform and other business needs of the Highmark Health enterprise as well as unaffiliated health insurance plans by providing proven business processes, expert knowledge and integrated cloud-based platforms. A national blended health organization, Highmark Health and our leading businesses support millions of customers with products, services and solutions closely aligned to our mission of creating remarkable health experiences, freeing people to be their best. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, we're regionally focused in Pennsylvania, Delaware, West Virginia and New York, with customers in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. We passionately serve individual consumers and fellow businesses alike. Our companies cover a diversified spectrum of essential health-related needs, including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative technology solutions. We’re also proud to carry forth an important legacy of compassionate care and philanthropy that began more than 170 years ago. This tradition of giving back, reinvesting and ensuring that our communities remain strong and healthy is deeply embedded in our culture, informing our decisions every day.
