Technical Program Manager

Wellsky; Overland Park, Northern (KS, KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Mental Health support (EAP)

Paid time off + 13 paid holidays

100% vested 401(k)

Educational assistance

Job summary

WellSky is seeking a Technical Program Manager to drive the delivery of high-impact technical programs in alignment with business and technical objectives. The role collaborates with engineering, design, solution management, and operations to plan, prioritize, and execute key initiatives while navigating complex technical challenges in large-scale projects.

You will develop detailed project plans, manage risks, and communicate progress to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
• 2–4 years relevant work experience.
• Familiarity with AI-powered tools and technologies, or openness to learn and use AI to improve productivity, decision‑making, and program delivery.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of moderately complex technical programs and projects, including scoping, planning, execution, and delivery.
• Partner with engineering, solution management, designers, QA, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and smooth program delivery.
• Develop and maintain detailed technical project plans with roadmaps, timelines, milestones, dependencies, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Identify risks and blockers and work with teams to resolve issues and keep programs on track.
• Communicate program status, challenges, and progress to leadership with actionable insights.
• Leverage AI tools as part of daily responsibilities to enhance decision-making and workflows.
• Develop goals, objectives, and milestones aligned with strategy and technical direction.
• Foster relationships with stakeholders to promote cooperation and manage expectations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency within the program.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

AI tooling familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Jira

Confluence

GitHub

Job description

The Technical Program Manager is responsible for driving the delivery of high-impact technical programs in alignment with both business and technical objectives. The scope of this job includes working closely with engineering, solution management, design, and operations teams to plan, prioritize, and execute key initiatives while navigating the technical challenges and risks associated with large-scale projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and drive the end-to-end delivery of individual, moderately complex technical programs and projects, including scoping, planning, execution, and final delivery.
• Partner with engineering teams, solution managers, designers, quality assurance, and other stakeholders to ensure clear communication, alignment on objectives, and smooth execution of program deliverables.
• Develop and maintain detailed technical project plans, including roadmaps, timelines, milestones, dependencies, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Proactively identify potential risks and technical blockers that may impact program timelines or quality, and work with relevant teams to resolve issues and keep the program on course.
• Communicate program status, challenges, and progress to leadership by providing regular updates and actionable insights in alignment with business priorities.
• Leverage AI tools and platforms as an integral part of daily responsibilities to enhance decision‑making, streamline workflows, and drive data‑informed outcomes.
• Develop and articulate program goals, objectives, and milestones aligned with organizational strategies and technical direction.
• Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders to promote support and cooperation throughout the program lifecycle, clearly communicate requirements, and manage expectations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency within the program.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
• At least 2-4 years relevant work experience
• Familiarity with AI-powered tools and technologies, or a demonstrated openness to learning and incorporating AI solutions to improve productivity, decision‑making, and program delivery

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in the healthcare industry or supporting healthcare technology initiatives
• Experience using the Atlassian Suite (including Jira and Confluence) and GitHub to support project tracking, collaboration, and technical program delivery

Job Expectations

• Willing to work additional or irregular hours as needed
• Must work in accordance with applicable security policies and procedures to safeguard company and client information
• Must be able to sit and view a computer screen for extended periods of time #LI-Onsite

WellSky is where independent thinking and collaboration come together to create an authentic culture. We thrive on innovation, inclusiveness, and cohesive perspectives. At WellSky you can make a difference.

Benefits

• Excellent medical with Rx, dental, and vision benefits
• Mental Health support through EAP
• Generous paid time off, plus 13 paid holidays
• 100% vested 401(K) retirement plans
• Educational assistance up to $2500 per year

WellSky provides equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

WellSky is proud to be a drug‑free workplace.

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WellSky is a technology company leading the movement for intelligent, coordinated care worldwide. Our next‑level software, analytics, and services power better outcomes and lower costs for stakeholders across the health and community care continuum. In today’s value‑based care environment, WellSky helps providers, payers, health systems, and community organizations solve tough challenges, improve collaboration for growth, harness the power of data analytics, and achieve better outcomes by further connecting clinical and social care.