Portfolio Manager – Enterprise Transformation

AmeriLife

Portfolio Manager overseeing enterprise transformation and operational scale initiatives at AmeriLife. Managing projects that align with strategic objectives and deliver results on time and within budget.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeClearwater • District of Columbia, Florida, Montana, South Dakota, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $150,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage cross-functional teams, vendors, budgets, timelines, and executive stakeholder expectations.
Create sophisticated project plans that enable predictable delivery.
Establish program scope, objectives and key results for both internal and external technical and business groups on a project by project level.
Apply the appropriate delivery methodology (Waterfall, Agile, or Hybrid) based on project needs.
Ensure individual project plans are comprehensive and cohesive, augmenting where needed and directing changes as applicable.
Maintain forward‑looking project documentation, including RAID logs and resource forecasts.
Develop and manage to a detailed program roadmap and plan; drive execution; and track progress.
Oversee the management of cross-functional teams, vendors, budgets, timelines and executive stakeholder expectations across the program.
Ensure all changes follow established governance, change management, and release processes.
Apply appropriate project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid) to ensure consistent and successful delivery.
Report program status and escalate issues to leaders as needed.
Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders in order to effectively communicate program progress, issues and risks.
Demonstrate and nurture accountability, transparency, and delivery excellence.
Mentor and coach project managers.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years of project management experience delivering technology, operations, or product-related initiatives.
Proven success leading onboarding, implementation, or operational readiness projects in Waterfall, Scaled Agile and Hybrid Methodologies.
Comfortable with leading without authority and proven ability to lead and motivate a team, ensuring projects stay on track and meet objectives.
Strong negotiation and mediation skills; ability to navigate conflicts; proven ability to manage supplier, team and stakeholder conflicts.
Experience in Waterfall, Iterative, Scaled Agile, and Hybrid methodologies.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and completing assignments even in a rapidly changing environment.
Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify and manage cross‑workstream risks and dependencies.
Experience developing comprehensive project plans.
Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence).
Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint.
7+ years of experience managing complex projects, with at least 3 years proven experience as a program manager (preferred).
Experience in insurance, financial services, fintech, or other highly regulated industries (preferred).
PMP, CAPM, CSM, or equivalent certification (preferred).
Agile certifications a plus (e.g., ACP, CSM, PSM, SAFe, etc.) (preferred).
Experience managing projects involving cross-platform integrations with external vendors, SAAS applications and/or 3rd parties (preferred).

Benefits

Comp & perks

PTO
medical
dental
vision
retirement savings
disability insurance
life insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementWaterfall methodologyAgile methodologyHybrid methodologyprogram roadmap developmentrisk managementconflict resolutionanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillscross-workstream management

Soft Skills

leadershipnegotiationmediationteam motivationstakeholder communicationaccountabilitytransparencydelivery excellencementoringcoaching

Certifications

PMPCAPMCSMAgile Certified Practitioner (ACP)Professional Scrum Master (PSM)SAFe