Expert PMO Lead

Gainwell Technologies LLC; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 108,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation policy

Educational assistance

Leadership development academies

Technical development academies

Job summary

Gainwell Technologies is seeking a seasoned PMO Lead to drive governance, project controls, and delivery management for a large-scale DDI program. You will collaborate with Engagement leadership to implement standard PM practices and ensure accountability across all workstreams and domains.

The role emphasizes executive reporting, stakeholder engagement, and leadership of PMO resources to meet KPIs and delivery commitments, with remote-based work across the United States.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in project management, PMO leadership, program controls, delivery governance, or large-scale implementation program management.
• 7+ years of experience supporting large-scale healthcare technology programs, including Medicaid, MMIS/MES, PBM, system implementation, modernization, or related healthcare delivery initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience leading PMO governance across complex, multi-workstream programs, including schedule integration, RAID management, change control, deliverables, quality, reporting, and stakeholder communications.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead PMO governance, project controls, and delivery management processes across the DDI program.
• Ensure consistent project management practices, standards, and accountability across all workstreams and domains.
• Oversee governance activities including schedule, scope, deliverables, RAID, change control, reporting, and quality management.
• Support executive and client governance through project reviews, leadership reporting, and strategic decision-making.
• Lead PMO resources and drive performance against program KPIs, SLAs, and delivery commitments.

Skills

PMO leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Governance

Executive reporting

Education

PMP certification

PMI-ACP

PgMP

Lean Six Sigma

SAFe

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Be part of a team that unleashes the power of leading-edge technologies to help improve the health and well-being of those most vulnerable in our country and communities. Working at Gainwell carries its rewards. You’ll have an incredible opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. You’ll add to your technical credentials and certifications while enjoying a generous, flexible vacation policy and educational assistance. We also have comprehensive leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.

Summary

As a PMO Lead at Gainwell, you will lead project management governance for a large-scale DDI program. You will establish and oversee project controls, governance processes, reporting, and delivery management to support successful program execution. Working closely with the Engagement Lead and Deputy Engagement Lead, you will drive governance, schedule performance, deliverable management, RAID management, change control, stakeholder communications, and executive reporting across all program workstreams.

Your role in our mission

Establish and lead PMO governance, project controls, and delivery management processes across the DDI program. Ensure consistent project management practices, standards, and accountability across all workstreams and domains. Oversee governance activities including schedule, scope, deliverables, RAID, change control, reporting, and quality management. Support executive and client governance through project reviews, leadership reporting, and strategic decision-making. Lead PMO resources and drive performance against program KPIs, SLAs, and delivery commitments.

What we're looking for

12+ years of experience in project management, PMO leadership, program controls, delivery governance, or large-scale implementation program management.

7+ years of experience supporting large-scale healthcare technology programs, including Medicaid, MMIS/MES, PBM, system implementation, modernization, or related healthcare delivery initiatives.

Demonstrated experience leading PMO governance across complex, multi-workstream programs, including schedule integration, RAID management, change control, deliverables, quality, reporting, and stakeholder communications.

Experience leading PMO and project delivery teams, including project managers, PMO analysts, schedulers, technical writers, and other program support resources.

Strong executive and client engagement skills, with experience supporting governance forums, leadership reporting, decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration; PMP certification preferred, with PMI-ACP, PgMP, Lean Six Sigma, SAFe, Microsoft Project, or related tools experience a plus.

What you should expect in this role

Remote-based opportunity within the United States

Opportunities to travel through your work (0-20%)

Video cameras must be used during all interviews, as well as during the initial week of orientation

The deadline to submit applications for this posting is 10/30/2026

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $108,000 - $155,000 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

Benefits

All salaried, full-time candidates are eligible for our generous, flexible vacation policy, a , and educational assistance.

We also have a variety of leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.

About Gainwell

We believe nothing is impossible when you bring together people who care deeply about making healthcare work better for everyone. Build your career with Gainwell, an industry leader. You’ll be joining a company where collaboration, innovation, and inclusion fuel our growth. Learn more about Gainwell at our and visit our for all available job role openings.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gainwell Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), age, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Gainwell Technologies defines “wages” and “wage rates” to include “all forms of pay, including, but not limited to, salary, overtime pay, bonuses, stock, stock options, profit sharing and bonus plans, life insurance, vacation and holiday pay, cleaning or gasoline allowances, hotel accommodations, reimbursement for travel expenses, and benefits.