Technical Program Leader

About Our Client

The organization operates in the health care technology sector, focusing on developing innovative solutions to improve health outcomes and optimize health system performance. It addresses complex challenges in health care through advanced data analytics, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and other technological approaches.

About the Opportunity

The Technical Program Leader leads the coordination and execution of complex technology programs across multiple engineering teams. This role ensures strategic initiatives are delivered effectively by managing dependencies, aligning cross-functional teams, and facilitating communication among stakeholders. It plays a critical part in driving the successful delivery of platform capabilities that support the organization's health care technology objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex cross-functional technology programs from planning to delivery
• Coordinate execution across multiple Agile Release Trains, managing dependencies and priorities
• Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Architecture, Security, Infrastructure, and Operations teams
• Develop and maintain program plans, dashboards, KPIs, risks, and mitigation strategies
• Facilitate cross-team planning, execution, release management, and governance activities
• Manage enterprise initiatives including security remediation, operational readiness, resiliency, disaster recovery, compliance, and production releases
• Drive execution of cross-domain technical initiatives considering system architecture and platform dependencies
• Identify and manage delivery risks and escalate issues proactively
• Promote continuous improvement using Agile practices and productivity tools
• Communicate program status and strategic updates to leadership and stakeholders

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years in Technical Program Management, Technical Project Management, or Software Engineering within enterprise technology
• Minimum 7 years leading complex cross-functional software delivery in Agile environments
• Minimum 7 years coordinating engineering teams across Software Engineering, Product Management, QA, Infrastructure, and Architecture
• Minimum 5 years working with modern software architectures including APIs, microservices, cloud, CI/CD pipelines, and distributed systems
• Minimum 5 years coordinating delivery across multiple Agile Release Trains
• Minimum 5 years facilitating executive governance, program reviews, and stakeholder communications
• Minimum 5 years applying analytical and organizational skills in fast-paced environments
• Minimum 5 years experience with enterprise Agile tools such as Jira, Rally, or Azure DevOps

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, IT, or related field
• Relevant certifications such as PMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe Program Consultant, SAFe Agilist, or Scrum Master
• Experience with enterprise payment platforms, financial services, healthcare, or regulated environments
• Experience with cloud modernization and enterprise platform transformation
• Familiarity with AI/ML productivity tools, security, operational excellence, disaster recovery, and release management
• Knowledge of SAFe Agile, Agile Release Trains, PI Planning, and Lean Portfolio Management

Pay Range and Compensation Package

• Salary range: $112,700 to $193,200 annually based on full-time employment
• Compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package, incentive programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contributions subject to eligibility

Benefits & Perks

• 401(k) contribution