Agile Portfolio Manager - W2 ONLY - REMOTE

*NOTE: W2 ONLY - Cannot consider C2C candidates or Vendors for this role.

*NOTE: W2 ONLY - Cannot consider C2C candidates or Vendors for this role.

*NOTE: W2 ONLY - Cannot consider C2C candidates or Vendors for this role.

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.