This is a Contract to hire position
About the Role
Were looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager with a strong track record of leading Agile Scrum initiatives using Azure DevOps, while also being comfortable managing projects in Waterfall when needed. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience delivering data-driven programspreferably leveraging Databricksand a deep understanding of the healthcare payer landscape. This role requires someone who can thrive in hybrid delivery environments, driving successful outcomes across complex, cross-functional data initiatives.
What Youll Do
- Lead and deliver technical projects using Agile Scrum , ensuring alignment with business goals and timely delivery.
- Manage Azure DevOps boards for backlog management, sprint planning, and tracking deliverables.
- Oversee Waterfall-based projects by developing detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations.
- Execute data engineering and analytics programs , including those built on Databricks and related technologies.
- Collaborate closely with data engineers, analysts, architects, and business stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery.
- Uphold healthcare payer compliance and data governance standards , mitigating risks and managing dependencies effectively.
- Prepare and present status reports, dashboards, and metrics to leadership and stakeholders.
- Foster communication and collaboration between technical and business teams .
- Continuously enhance delivery processes, integrating best practices across Agile and Waterfall frameworks.
What Were Looking For
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field ( Masters preferred ).12+ years of technical project management experience across Agile and Waterfall delivery models.Strong hands-on experience with Azure DevOps .Proven background managing data-centric programs / projects , ideally using Databricks or similar big data platforms.Experience in the healthcare payer domain (claims, eligibility, provider data, etc.).Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.Familiarity with data governance, compliance, and security standards in healthcare.Preferred Qualifications
PMP, CSM, or SAFe certification.Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure preferred).Understanding of ETL processes, data warehousing, and analytics frameworks .Exposure to HIPAA and other healthcare regulatory requirements.