Technical Program Manager

Planet Group; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Group is seeking a Technical Program Manager for a hybrid role in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, Chicago, IL, or Minneapolis, MN. The position starts as a 6-month+ contract with potential to convert to permanent, paying $65–$75 per hour.

You will coordinate strategic engineering initiatives, manage cross-functional programs, and support Agile delivery across data platforms, cloud, and AI-enabled solutions, with onsite requirements Tue-Thu at one location.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in program, project or technology delivery management supporting technical teams.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional technology initiatives with multiple stakeholders.
• Proven ability to influence and align stakeholders without direct authority.
• Working knowledge of the SDLC and Agile practices.
• Familiarity with data platforms, analytics, cloud or enterprise technology environments.
• Clear communication of technical topics to technical, business and leadership audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
• Willingness to convert to permanent employment after 3 months.
• Ability to work onsite Tuesday-Thursday at one of the locations above.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate execution of technology initiatives and new technology builds.
• Turn priorities into actionable plans, milestones and coordinated workstreams.
• Track dependencies, risks and issues, and elevate where needed.
• Maintain RAID logs, decision registers, project plans and status reporting.
• Support Agile delivery: planning, ceremonies, retrospectives and backlog coordination.
• Coordinate workstreams involving data platforms, analytics, cloud and AI-enabled solutions.
• Support program governance, including responsible AI alignment.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors and implementation partners.
• Use AI tools to improve documentation, planning, status reporting and risk analysis.
• Identify process gaps and help standardize program management practices

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder influence

SDLC knowledge

Agile practices

Data platforms

Cloud experience

Effective communication

Ambiguity handling

Onsite availability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Technical Program Manager (Contract-to-Hire Potential) - Hybrid

Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX | Chicago, IL | Minneapolis, MN (onsite Tuesday-Thursday) Employment type: 6 months + contract,with potential to convert to permanent Pay range: $65-$75/H

About the role

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Technical Program Manager to support its Office of the CTO. You'll coordinate strategic engineering initiatives and new technology builds, working across engineering, product, architecture, data, AI, corporate IT, security, compliance and business teams. This is a hands-on, collaborative role for someone who gets results through influence rather than direct authority.

What you'll do

• Coordinate execution of technology initiatives and new technology builds

• Turn priorities into actionable plans, milestones and coordinated workstreams

• Track dependencies, risks and issues, and elevate where needed

• Maintain RAID logs, decision registers, project plans and status reporting

• Support Agile delivery: planning, ceremonies, retrospectives and backlog coordination

• Coordinate workstreams involving data platforms, analytics, cloud and AI-enabled solutions

• Support program governance, including responsible AI alignment

• Coordinate with third-party vendors and implementation partners

• Use AI tools to improve documentation, planning, status reporting and risk analysis

• Identify process gaps and help standardize program management practices

What you'll bring (required)

• 5+ years in program, project or technology delivery management supporting technical teams

• Experience coordinating cross-functional technology initiatives with multiple stakeholders

• Proven ability to influence and align stakeholders without direct authority

• Working knowledge of the SDLC and Agile practices

• Familiarity with data platforms, analytics, cloud or enterprise technology environments

• Clear communication of technical topics to technical, business and leadership audiences

• Ability to manage multiple initiatives in ambiguous, fast-moving environments

• Willingness to convert to permanent employment after 3 months, if offered

• Ability to work onsite Tuesday-Thursday at one of the locations above

Preferred

• Healthcare or healthcare technology experience

• Familiarity with AI/ML, generative AI and responsible AI practices

• Experience partnering with security, compliance or governance teams

• Experience using AI tools for user stories, documentation, status reports or program analysis

• Experience supporting data, analytics or AI engineering teams

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Healthcare Administration or a related field