FBS Lean Portfolio Manager

Our Client is one of the United States’ largest insurers, providing a wide range of insurance and financial services products with gross written premiums well over US$25 Billion (P&C). They proudly serve more than 10 million U.S. households with more than 19 million individual policies across all 50 states through the efforts of over 48,000 exclusive and independent agents and nearly 18,500 employees. Finally, our Client is part of one the largest Insurance Groups in the world.

🧭 Position Overview

Executes on high level Portfolio initiatives, manages Portfolio-level information delivery, and leads planning for a significant Portfolio, while overseeing delivery of multiple initiatives in a highly complex, fast paced environment. Establishes best practices and drives the ongoing evolution and improvement of the Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) process to optimize flow and performance across Portfolio value streams. Leads the development and practice of Lean Governance standards for the Portfolio and supports change management activities throughout the Portfolio management process. Applies advanced knowledge in Lean Portfolio Management to utilize Lean and systems thinking approaches to Strategy and Investment Funding, Agile Portfolio Operations, and/or Lean Governance.

💡 Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Alignment: Drive portfolio initiatives that align with strategy and investment priorities.
• Governance & Operations: Lead governance, manage funding, and oversee the lifecycle of portfolio.
• Performance Optimization: Monitor KPIs, report metrics, and guide continuous improvement across value streams.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Educate and support stakeholders, lead change management, and resolve delivery impediments.
• Agile Integration: Promote Lean-Agile practices, facilitate Agile ceremonies, and collaborate with Agile Release Trains.
• People Leadership: Manage and develop direct reports, foster a culture of learning and accountability, and model effective leadership behaviors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 7-10 years leadership in project management, or related experience, or minimum 2 years in Portfolio Management and/or Agile Coaching required
• Full proficiency in English
• SAFe Lean Portfolio Manager Certified required
• SAFe Agilist or SAFe Practitioner Certified required
• Change Management Certification - ADKAR, Prosci or equivalent preferred
• SAFe Program Consultant Certification preferred

🔧 Technical & Business Skills

•Office Suite - Advanced (5+ Years)

•SAFe Tools (e.g., Rally) or similar tools - Advanced (7+ Years)

Competencies

• Strategic Thinking - Advanced
• Analytical & Decision-Making - Advanced
• Operational Excellence - Intermediate
• People Leadership - Intermediate
• Stakeholder Engagement - Intermediate
• Agile & Lean Expertise - Advanced
• Collaboration & Influence - Advanced

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package:

1. Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
2. Comprehensive benefits package: Grocery vouchers, saving funds, SGMM, etc.
3. Career development and training opportunities
4. Dynamic and inclusive work culture within a globally renowned group
5. Private Health Insurance
6. Pension Plan
7. Paid Time Off
8. Training & Development

Note: Benefits differ based on employee level.