Humana · 1 day ago
Associate Director, IT Project Management
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$139K/yr - $191K/yr
10+ years expHumana is committed to putting health first and is seeking an Associate Director for their IT Project Management Office. This role is responsible for the strategic leadership of program and project delivery within the Cybersecurity segment, ensuring effective execution of complex initiatives and alignment with enterprise objectives.
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Responsibilities
Contribute to the PMO vision, strategy, and operating model to support enterprise delivery needs
Implement standardized program and project delivery practices, tools, and operating rhythms across assigned segments
Drive continuous improvement in delivery predictability, transparency, and value realization
Ensure PMO practices scale appropriately across diverse technologies and delivery models (Agile, Hybrid, Waterfall)
Lead and develop PMO managers, program managers, project managers, and related delivery roles
Establish clear accountability, performance expectations, and career pathways across the assigned PMO segments
Build leadership capability within the PMO through mentoring, coaching, and succession planning
Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, collaboration, and continuous learning
Provide executive oversight of complex programs and critical initiatives spanning multiple workstreams and teams
Ensure effective management of interdependencies, risks, issues, milestones, and delivery outcomes
Hold PMO leadership accountable for delivery performance, recovery actions, and risk mitigation
Serve as the escalation point for enterprise level delivery challenges and cross organizational conflicts
Ensure consistent application of program and project management methodologies, standards, and templates
Act as the escalation point for delivery risks, blockers, and complex interdependencies
Lead PMO resource planning and capacity management for assigned segments
Partner with portfolio leaders, and functional managers to align resources with approved initiatives
Assign practitioners based on capability, workload, and development needs
Partner with finance and portfolio managers to support management of portfolio budgets and forecasts
Deliver executive-level reporting on portfolio health, status, KPIs, and strategic alignment
Facilitate portfolio delivery meetings, steering committees, and executive reviews
Act as a trusted advisor to executives on portfolio delivery health, enterprise risks, and execution readiness
Partner with Portfolio Management, Finance, and Business Leadership to support execution of approved initiatives
Navigate complex stakeholder environments and resolve competing priorities affecting delivery
Define and oversee KPIs that measure delivery performance, program health, and PMO effectiveness
Ensure consistent, high‑quality executive reporting across programs and projects
Identify systemic risks, delivery trends, and opportunities for improvement across the enterprise
Qualification
Required
10 + years of progressive program and project management experience leading large-scale complex technical initiatives
5+ years of people leadership experience, including managing managers and senior practitioners
5+ years of managing large-scale cybersecurity initiatives, with familiarity in security frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS) and regulatory compliance (HIPAA, PCI, SOC2)
Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or related field
Demonstrated success leading large‑scale, multi‑year programs with significant cross‑organizational dependencies
Strong understanding of project and program management methodologies (Agile, Hybrid, Waterfall)
Exceptional executive communication, leadership presence, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred
Master's degree in Business Administration or related field
PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe, Six Sigma, cybersecurity certifications
Experience with financial oversight and strategic initiative planning
Experience leading PMOs within large enterprise or highly regulated environments
Knowledge of project management tools (ServiceNow, Jira, ADO, Office Suite of Products, etc…)
Experience in highly regulated industries (healthcare, finance, government)
Familiarity with cybersecurity tools and platforms (e.g., identity management, endpoint security, data protection)
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan
Time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave)
Short-term and long-term disability
Life insurance
Company
Humana
Humana is a health insurance provider for individuals, families, and businesses.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$13.07B2025-05-30Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2025-03-03Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
2024-03-11Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
Leadership Team
Jim Rechtin
CEO and President
Colin Drylie
Senior Vice President, Experience Transformation
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