IT Portfolio Analyst

🌍 Remote, USA 🚀 Full-time 🕐 Posted Recently

Job Description

The Hartford is an insurance company dedicated to making a difference and helping others achieve their goals. They are seeking a Portfolio Analyst to join their Small Business IT Portfolio team, where the role involves optimizing portfolio performance through strategic alignment, financial accountability, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Support alignment of portfolio initiatives with organizational strategy and business objectives, ensuring IT execution delivers measurable outcomes
Plan and monitor portfolio budgets, manage investment funding, and provide transparent financial reporting to enable informed decision-making
Facilitate adoption of agile practices across the portfolio; track and interpret key metrics (e.g., backlog health, lead time, throughput) to measure progress and value delivery
Assist in implementing lean governance principles to prioritize work, manage risk, and optimize resource allocation for maximum business impact
Contribute to workforce planning and analysis, ensuring the right skills and capacity are available to support strategic initiatives
Oversee day-to-day portfolio operations, including planning, monitoring, and coordination, to maintain delivery cadence and operational excellence
Support vendor contract oversight, invoice reconciliation, and ensure compliance with audit and regulatory requirements
Prepare portfolio health reviews, scorecards, and MOR materials; champion a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
Play an integral role in Agile reporting tools integration (e.g., Clarity, Rally) and maintain accurate data for portfolio insights

Skills

1–3 years of IT portfolio management experience
Familiarity with software development processes, including iterative and incremental methodologies
Proven experience managing financials and understanding IT financial management practices
Solid understanding of Agile and Scaled Agile frameworks
Intermediate to advanced experience with MS Excel
Strong ability to influence and build effective partnerships across teams
Excellent communication skills—written, verbal, and presentation
Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban
1 year of industry experience preferred

Benefits

Short-term or annual bonuses
Long-term incentives
On-the-spot recognition

Company Overview

The Hartford is an industry leading provider of property and casualty insurance, group benefits and mutual funds. It was founded in 1810, and is headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.thehartford.com.

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