Project Portfolio Manager, Insurance

Guardian has established the Enterprise Portfolio Management & Governance Organization to drive consistent, measurable, predictable portfolio delivery process across the Enterprise. We are seeking a candidate with extensive experience in program and portfolio management to support this function as a Portfolio Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for end-to-end management and reporting of enterprise portfolio planning and delivery process. This role understands the business financial, technical, and operations contexts and drives lean governance on overall enterprise portfolio from planning through delivery. A successful candidate will have extensive experience in portfolio management processes, data management, implementing governance frameworks, analytics and reporting.

You will

• Orchestrate portfolio planning & delivery across business, finance and technology leadership providing data-driven insights for prioritization.
• Manage portfolio delivery roadmap aligned to strategic objectives ensuring outcomes are implemented within schedule, financials, and scope.
• Manage portfolio forecasting, benefit realization progress measurement and audit compliance to portfolio governance process.
• Support strategic vision development, planning & tracking of portfolio through lean portfolio governance.
• Facilitate case creation and changes in accordance with Enterprise Portfolio management process including capacity assessment & prioritization impacts.
• Cultivate Operational Excellence in portfolio intake through delivery process focusing on continually improving efficiency, driving consistency, and achieving business objectives.
• Implement processes related to Portfolio data management and solution governance requirements within various portfolio management tools including Jira, Jira Align, Service Now, etc. Examples of include Portfolio Health Insights, Portfolio Pipeline, etc.
• Drive Solution Governance for portfolio in alignment with Enterprise Solution Architecture connectivity framework.
• Manage expectations of and influence several diverse stakeholders, through effective communication to accomplish business strategic objectives through portfolio delivery.

You have

• A master’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years of program and portfolio management.
• 5+ years recent experience leading programs through Agile / SAFe / Iterative / Hybrid methodologies.
• Demonstrated an understanding of business line initiatives, and highly specialized working knowledge of program or project management methodologies (e.g., SAFe, agile, waterfall, etc.) and be comfortable working in a complex matrix environment.
• Demonstrated experience successfully managing large transformational programs with multiple business and technology partners.
• Advanced proficiency in using JIRA Align, JIRA, SharePoint, and other software for portfolio, project and task management.

• Process Improvement methodology experience preferred (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen, SAFe, etc.).
• An ability to articulate and clearly communicate complex problems and solutions in a simple and logical manner.
• Excellent problem-solving analytical capabilities with strong attention to detail.
• Domain experience in insurance and / or financial industries.

Location & Travel

This is a flexible position requiring 2 days per week in office, with preference given to candidates within commuting proximity to a Guardian office, which include:

• Bethlehem, PA
• Hudson Yards, New York City
• Holmdel, NJ

Salary Range$84,320.00 - $138,522.50

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues.

Health Care

• Choice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits

• Dental plan

• Vision plan

• Health care accounts – flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts

• Critical illness insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

• Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage

• Accident insurance

Retirement and Financial

• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable

• Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative

Time Off and Remote Work

• Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote)

• Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement

• Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days

• Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies

Emotional Well-being and Work-Life

• Emotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health

• Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement

• Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons

• Adoption assistance

• College planning

• Tuition reimbursement

• Student loan assistance

• Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas

Equity & Inclusion

Opportunities to build inclusive and meaningful connections through involvement in colleague-led affinity groups:

• Employee Resource Groups:

• Colleague Connection Committees

• Community Involvement Committees

A culture that encourages colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work

• Voluntary self-ID

• Pronunciation and phonetic spelling of names

Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected].

Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.