Program Manager/RTE

Project Manager/RTE

Remote

12 Long Contract

Pay Rate: $50-55 an hour

Open to W-2, C2c or 1099 Employment

I will be looking at resumes first that list the following:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the healthcare or insurance industry.
• AI project exposure/experience
• Familiarity with Jira, Rally, or other Agile project management tools.

Our Fortune 50 Healthcare Insurance client is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager/RTE to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of key initiatives within our value stream. This role requires a strategic thinker who can manage program backlogs, facilitate PI planning, lead scrum-of-scrums meetings, and ensure alignment between onshore and offshore teams. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills to drive execution and deliver business value effectively.

Responsibilities:

Program & Backlog Management:

• Oversee the backlog and ensure effective prioritization in collaboration with business and technology stakeholders.
• Drive execution of programs by aligning with teams onshore and offshore to meet business objectives.
• Ensure seamless tracking of work and alignment with value stream goals.

PI Planning & Execution:

• Lead PI (Program Increment) planning sessions to align teams on scope, objectives, and dependencies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of planned work.
• Monitor and adjust plans as necessary to keep projects on track.

Scrum of Scrums Leadership:

• Facilitate Scrum of Scrums meetings to track progress, resolve dependencies, and mitigate risks.
• Work closely with Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and other leaders to drive program execution.
• Foster collaboration across teams and ensure visibility of key issues and solutions.

Program Governance & Reporting:

• Manage overall program governance, ensuring adherence to best practices and frameworks.
• Provide regular status updates and reporting to leadership and business partners.
• Identify risks and proactively develop mitigation strategies.

Autonomy & Accountability:

• Take ownership of program execution with minimal supervision while consulting leadership as needed.
• Ensure clear accountability for program success, tracking deliverables, and driving continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement best practices to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness.

Required Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience in program management, agile delivery, or value stream leadership within a large organization.
• Strong understanding of SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) and Agile methodologies.
• Proven experience with PI planning, backlog management, and running Scrum of Scrums.
• Ability to manage onshore and offshore teams effectively, ensuring seamless collaboration.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with program governance, reporting, and business partner engagement.
• High degree of autonomy, accountability, and problem-solving capabilities.