Technical Program Manager

ZipRecruiter; Scottsdale (AZ); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead and execute large-scale healthcare insurance initiatives. This remote role, lasting 6 months, requires strong Agile expertise and a background in healthcare technology. Ideal candidates should have a proven track record in managing complex projects and excellent communication skills for executive reporting.

Qualifications

• 5 years in Technical Program Management across multi-team initiatives.
• Strong Agile background (Scrum, Lean, or Kanban).
• Experience in healthcare technology and insurance workflows.

Responsibilities

• Drive project planning, execution, and delivery for complex healthcare programs.
• Coordinate requirements, risks, dependencies, and timelines.
• Facilitate agile ceremonies and planning workshops.

Skills

Technical Program Management

Agile methodologies (Scrum, Lean, or Kanban)

Healthcare technology

Jira

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

Jellyfish

Smartsheet

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Technical Program Manager
Location-Type: Remote
Start Date Is: ASAP
Duration: 6 months (contract)
Compensation Range: $70-82/hr

Job Description

Lead and execute large-scale cross-functional initiatives focused on healthcare insurance workflows and digital operations.

Responsibilities

• Drive project planning, execution, and delivery for complex healthcare programs
• Coordinate requirements, risks, dependencies, and timelines across Product, Engineering, and Operations
• Facilitate agile ceremonies and planning workshops
• Report program health via Jira, Smartsheet, and Jellyfish dashboards
• Deliver executive-ready summaries and data-driven insights
• Serve as a central point of contact for internal stakeholders
• Support upcoming initiatives including insurance benefits verification and cost transparency on web platforms

Requirements

• Must-Haves:
  • 5 years in Technical Program Management across multi-team initiatives
  • Strong Agile background (Scrum, Lean, or Kanban)
  • Experience in healthcare technology and insurance workflows
  • Skilled in Jira for tracking, reporting, and metrics
  • Strong written/verbal communication with executive reporting experience
  • Deep understanding of tech environments, APIs, and data integrations
  • Effective problem solver and relationship builder under pressure
• Nice-to-Haves:
  • Experience with Jellyfish and Smartsheet
  • Prior involvement with vendor selection or onboarding processes

For Managers

This role supports a mission-critical healthcare insurance program during a senior team member's maternity leave. We need a proactive leader with experience in healthcare tech and insurance workflows who can independently own delivery, mitigate risks, and communicate clearly with stakeholders.