Agile Portfolio/Program Manager

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.