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The Lead, Stars Portfolio Manager is responsible for overseeing the Stars Portfolio working with the Stars LOB and matrixed to the Director, Stars IT leader, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and closing gaps in care.

This role partners closely with business leaders and cross-functional teams to manage, prioritize, and optimize all initiatives related to Stars performance, including compliance, quality measures, and member outcomes. The position requires leadership in portfolio management, driving continuous improvement, and supporting the achievement of organizational Stars goals.

The role will support a broad range of Stars portfolio initiatives, with specific focus areas subject to change as business and regulatory models evolve.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with Stars business leaders, Stars IT teams, and stakeholders to align portfolio priorities with healthcare strategy, regulatory requirements, and Stars objectives.
• Organize and prioritize Stars-related projects and programs, considering roadmap, resource allocation, and evolving regulatory guidelines.
• Ensure appropriate resources (Financial and Operational) are allocated to initiatives aimed at improving Stars ratings and closing gaps in care.
• Advise executives on portfolio strategy and operational alignment, focusing on matters critical to Stars performance.
• Exercise independent judgment and decision-making on complex Stars portfolio management issues, including compliance and quality interventions.
• Lead special projects related to Stars, including data analysis, metric production, and trend reporting to monitor portfolio performance.
• Manage multiple tasks and deadlines, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of key Stars initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with senior leaders, delivering clear presentations, status updates, and recommendations on Stars initiatives.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement focused on member experience, quality outcomes, and regulatory compliance.
• Remain adaptable to changing priorities as Stars requirements and business strategies evolve.

Use your skills to make an impact Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., healthcare administration, business, public health) and or 2 or more years of experience in project leadership or management roles.
• 8 or more years of experience in healthcare, portfolio management, or related environments( IT/Program management).
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously with a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership.
• Proven track record in leading special projects and delivering actionable reporting.
• Demonstrated passion for improving member and business outcomes in healthcare

Preferred skills:

• While prior experience in financial portfolio management is valued, this position emphasizes Stars performance, value delivery, and organizational alignment.
• SAFe Lean Portfolio Management Certification or similar.
• Experience managing large-scale, highly visible programs involving multiple project teams.
• Background in Medicare Advantage Stars programs, insurance, or healthcare portfolio management.
• Strong understanding of healthcare operations, regulatory requirements, technology, and business processes.
• Six Sigma and/or PMP certification.
• MBA, MHA, MPH, or other advanced degree.

Additional Information

• In this role you will report to a Director.
• In this role you will have up to 10% travel based on business need.
• This role is fully remote within the US.

Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

$117,600 - $161,700 per year

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

Application Deadline: 04-22-2026

About us

About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our Center Well healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at Center Well.com.

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