Agile Portfolio Manager

Role - Agile Portfolio Manager
No. of positions: 1
Location: Onshore
Mode of work: Remote
Rate: $65/ hr on W2
Job Summary:
The Agile Portfolio Manager oversees the intake, prioritization, and delivery of a diverse
portfolio of initiatives supporting 100+ team members within the Medicaid Management
Information System (MMIS) domain.
Detailed Job Description Key Responsibilities
 Manage portfolio intake, prioritization, and resource allocation through Agile
demand management, specifically for MMIS Medicaid projects and
enhancements.
 Implement and oversee Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) across
multiple teams working on Medicaid eligibility, claims, provider management, and
related modules.
 Ensure compliance with Medicaid regulations, CMS guidelines, and state-specific
requirements throughout the portfolio lifecycle.
 Continuously improve team productivity through process optimization, Lean/Agile
methodologies, and value stream mapping, with a focus on Medicaid operational
excellence.
 Develop and maintain executive dashboards and metrics-driven reporting for
leadership, highlighting Medicaid program performance, regulatory compliance,
and operational KPIs.
 Align portfolio initiatives with Medicaid program strategy, state and federal
mandates, and business objectives.
 Facilitate regular portfolio reviews, audits, and coaching sessions for MMIS
teams.
 Lead incident and problem management processes, root cause analysis, and
service improvement initiatives within the Medicaid ecosystem.
 Collaborate with stakeholders, including executive leadership, state agencies,
and Medicaid program managers, to communicate portfolio health and
recommendations.

Required Skills & Qualifications
 Minimum 7+ years of experience in portfolio management, program
management, or project management within the MMIS Medicaid domain or other
large-scale healthcare IT environments.
 Proven experience implementing Agile methodologies and managing large teams
(100+members) in Medicaid or healthcare IT projects.
 Strong understanding of Medicaid regulations, CMS guidelines, and MMIS
operational requirements
 Expertise in Lean/Agile methodologies, productivity improvement, and executive
reporting.
 Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, including
experience working with state agencies and Medicaid program managers.