Technical Program Manager

Qualified Health; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 103,320 - 137,760; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Equity

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Qualified Health in Palo Alto is seeking a Technical Program Manager to bridge product and engineering teams and ensure strategy translates into execution. You will work across design, product, data, compliance, security, infrastructure, and support, with occasional leadership reporting.

Qualifications include 2–4 years in software PM, strong communication, and a Bachelor's in engineering or related field. Onsite in Palo Alto 3 days/week; contract-to-hire with equity/benefits potential.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years minimum of program or project management experience focused on software engineering.
• Proven experience as a Technical Program Manager.
• Proficiency in program management software and tools.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills: written, oral, and presentation.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Collaborative and self-directed; can work independently without constant direction.
• Adaptable to dynamic work environments; mission-driven, team-oriented cultures.
• Comfortable with rolling up and drilling down information depending on the audience.
• The role involves managing multiple hats in a fast-paced environment.
• Onsite availability in office in Palo Alto (3 days/week).

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate cross-functional execution across multiple related projects/workstreams.
• Develop and maintain program roadmaps, timelines, and dependencies.
• Track and report program status, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Manage resource allocation.
• Drive operational excellence and process improvements.
• Facilitate cross-team collaboration and alignment.
• Run program-level meetings and status reviews such as Daily Standups and Sprint Planning.
• Create and maintain program documentation.
• Resolve cross-team blockers and conflicts.
• Identify and track sprint-level risks, dependencies, blockers.
• Develop mitigation strategies.
• Manage bug identification and resolution across teams.
• Track resource allocation across projects with initiative owners.
• Identify resource constraints and conflicts.

Skills

Program/Project management

Communication & leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Fast-paced work adaptation

Independent / self-directed work

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Notion

Claude

Smartsheets

Agile tools

Job description

Transform healthcare with us. At Qualified Health, we’re redefining what’s possible with Generative AI in healthcare. Our infrastructure provides the guardrails for safe AI governance, healthcare-specific agent creation, and real-time algorithm monitoring—working alongside leading health systems to drive real change. This is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to build the future of AI in healthcare, solve complex challenges, and make a lasting impact on patient care. If you’re ambitious, innovative, and ready to move fast, we’d love to have you on board. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare.

Job Summary

The Technical Program Manager will oversee multiple projects, bridging product and engineering teams to ensure that the team’s vision and direction translate into seamless execution. This person will work cross-functionally across program design, product development, data, compliance, security, infrastructure, and support teams. Occasional leadership reporting and stakeholder presentations are part of the role. The individual should bring a hands-on approach, the ability to manage project plans, and identify risks while collaborating effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Program Execution & Coordination

• Orchestrate cross-functional execution across multiple related projects/workstreams.
• Develop and maintain program roadmaps, timelines, and dependencies.
• Track and report program status, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Manage resource allocation.
• Drive operational excellence and process improvements.

Team Coordination & Communication

• Facilitate cross-team collaboration and alignment.
• Run program-level meetings and status reviews such as Daily Standups and Sprint Planning.
• Create and maintain program documentation.
• Resolve cross-team blockers and conflicts.

Risk & Dependency Management

• Identify and track sprint-level risks, dependencies, blockers.
• Develop mitigation strategies.
• Manage bug identification and resolution across teams.

Resource Management

• Track resource allocation across projects with initiative owners.
• Identify resource constraints and conflicts.

Required Qualifications

• 2–4 years minimum of program or project management experience focused on software engineering
• Proven experience as a Technical Program Manager
• Proficiency in program management software and tools.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills: written, oral, and presentation.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Collaborative and self-directed; can work independently without constant direction.
• Adaptable to dynamic work environments; thrives in mission-driven, team-oriented cultures.
• Comfortable with rolling up and drilling down information depending on the audience.
• The role involves managing multiple hats in a fast-paced environment, requiring a proactive and solutions-focused individual.
• Bachelors Degree in engineering or a related field
• Onsite availability in office in Palo Alto (3 days/week)

Desirable Skills

• PMP, PgMP, or other relevant certifications.
• Experience in the healthcare industry or a related field.
• Knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Tools: Notion, Claude, Smartsheets or comparable project management software (open to alternatives).
• Knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies.

Why Join Qualified Health?

This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing company and a world-class team that is poised to change the healthcare industry. We are a passionate, mission-driven team that is building a category-defining product. We are backed by premier investors and are looking for founding team members who are excited to do the best work of their careers. Our employees are integral to achieving our goals so we are proud to offer competitive salaries with equity packages, robust medical/dental/vision insurance, flexible working hours, hybrid work options and an inclusive environment that fosters creativity and innovation.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Qualified Health is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential to our success, and we are committed to building a team that reflects the world we live in. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status.

Pay & Benefits

This is a contract to hire position. The pay range for this role is between $75 - $100/hour, and will depend on your skills, qualifications, and experience. When converting to full time this role is also eligible for equity and benefits.

Join our mission to revolutionize healthcare with AI.