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. This role requires onsite presence three days a week at our Durham, NC location.

• 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

• 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

• Salary of $120,000 - $140,000
• Full comprehensive benefits: health, vision, dental, PTO, paid holiday, and sick leave if required by law