Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Optum is a global healthcare organization that uses technology to improve health outcomes and connect people with care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources. The Director of Technical Project/Program Management will lead the IBMi platform portfolio, including infrastructure, resiliency, and modernization initiatives, while establishing governance, risk management, financial oversight, and scalable program management capabilities. The role also provides strategic leadership and career development for project and program management teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning and execution of the IBMi platform portfolio, focusing on infrastructure, resiliency, and modernization initiatives
- Establish integrated planning, cross-team dependency management, and operational execution readiness
- Drive robust governance, reporting, and risk management discipline across technical programs
- Provide leadership, direction, and career development to project and program managers across multiple management layers
- Build scalable project and program management capabilities, standards, and operational playbooks
- Drive an organizational culture of accountability, clarity, and execution excellence across large business units or sites
- Direct the integration of technical aspects across related projects and programs, ensuring alignment with senior leadership and business strategies
- Conduct needs assessments, cost/benefit analyses, and monitor portfolio financials to ensure strict budget compliance
- Support high-visibility and after-hours execution events as required to ensure platform stability and delivery success
Skills
- 10+ years of experience in technical project/program management and technology delivery
- 5+ years of experience in direct people leadership and team development
- Proven experience managing technology delivery within regulated environments
- Demonstrated experience communicating complex technical strategies directly to executive leadership
- Demonstrated track record of driving governance, financial monitoring, and risk management for enterprise technology portfolios
- Project/Program Management certification (e.g., PMP, PgMP, or Agile/Scrum certifications)
- Experience within federal, state, or military compliant technology environments
- Experience managing mission-critical or 24x7 high-availability technology platforms
- Familiarity with IBMi or specialized enterprise mainframe/legacy platforms
Benefits
- Flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S.
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
- Clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role
- Development for other roles you may be interested in
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