Technical Portfolio Manager

Piper Companies is hiring a Technical Portfolio Manager for a tech-driven insurance and financial services company located in Durham, NC. The Technical Portfolio Manager will serve as a partner to the IT organization, driving alignment, and delivering visibility across multiple technical initiatives and product squads. The Technical Portfolio Manager will be required to be onsite 3 days a week at our Durham, NC location.  

Responsibilities of the Technical Portfolio Manager: 

• Serve as a portfolio management partner to IT leadership, supporting CIO-level initiatives and representing IT holistically across programs 
• Identify and manage cross-team dependencies while sequencing work across teams to support a large-scale roadmap 
• Engage with senior leadership and executives, providing clear communication and proactive risk mitigation 

 Requirements of the Technical Portfolio Manager: 

• 8 + years in project management experience and 3 + years of experience leading rigorous technical programs/ portfolios  
•  Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Technology, or a related field; professional certifications (e.g., PMP, PfMP, or SaFE) are a plus but secondary to proven senior-level experience.  
• Strong background in IT/software development environments with experience applying SDLC methodologies 
• Proficiency with PMO tools such as JIRA, Smartsheet, or similar platforms 
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum and hybrid delivery models 
• onsite 3 days a week in Durham, NC office  

  Compensation for the Technical Portfolio Manager: 

• Salary of $120,000 - $140,000
• Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law 

Keywords:  Technical Program Manager, PMO, Agile, SDLC, Program Management, IT Leadership, Portfolio Management, JIRA, Smartsheet, AI, Durham NC 

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This job opens 06/11/26 and will be open for 30 days after this job posting.