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Technical Program Manager

TEKsystems
$70.00 - $105.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Texas, Houston
Apr 05, 2026
Description Our healthcare client is seeking a Technical Project Manager to support its enterprise Data Strategy program, operating in close collaboration with data architecture leadership while serving as a roving connector between the Data Strategy workstream and the Cloud Modernization Technical Program Management workstream. This role is accountable for actively identifying, clarifying, and managing dependencies, prerequisites, and impacts between the two initiatives in real time. The TPM will maintain readiness sequencing as data maturity efforts inform cloud governance decisions and Azure schema design. MUST HAVE RECENT HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE AND EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH MICROSOFT AND SI PARTNERS ON MODERNIZATION PROJECTS Key outcomes: Keep the data strategy execution tightly integrated with cloud modernization, ensuring neither workstream creates downstream blockers for the other Maintain an authoritative view of crossprogram dependencies and readiness sequencing, clearly answering "what must be true, by when" Enable leadership to make informed decisions by providing clear visibility into prerequisites, risks, impacts, and timing RESPONSIBILITIES Program Management - Data Strategy: Run daytoday project management for the data strategy program, including workplan management, milestones, RAID tracking, reporting, and stakeholder coordination Coordinate closely with the Data Architect to translate architecture concepts into trackable deliverables, execution timelines, and dependency milestones Maintain disciplined execution through professional, wellorganized, and consistent reporting CrossProgram Dependency Management: Proactively surface and manage dependencies, prerequisites, and impacts between the data strategy and cloud modernization programs in real time Identify and communicate dependencies that may not be explicitly stated between initiatives Ensure maturity milestones in the data fabric and analytics architecture are shared, discussed, and formalized with the Cloud TPM so Azure governance principles and schema decisions remain aligned Readiness Scheduling: Build and maintain readiness schedules that sequence data platform evolution alongside cloud modernization phases, such as when capabilities must be in place to support migration waves Track and manage readiness gates, ensuring decision points are supported by current dependency, sequencing, and risk information Support questions such as landing zone readiness and timing as inputs into both data and cloud execution planning Stakeholder & Partner Coordination: Serve as a key interface with cloud leadership, Microsoft partners, architects, and program stakeholders Facilitate dependency reviews, integrated planning sessions, and risk discussions across initiatives Produce concise, actionable communications that support executivelevel decision making Key Deliverables: Integrated data strategy workplan and status reporting Crossprogram dependency map (data cloud), prerequisites register, and integrated RAID log Readiness schedule with defined gating criteria for major cloud and data milestones Stakeholder communications package including weekly highlights, risks, and key decisions required Skills Program management, Project management, Pmp, Technical project management, Strategy Top Skills Details Program management Additional Skills & Qualifications Required Qualifications: Proven experience as a Technical Project Manager or Program Manager supporting data and analytics strategy programs for a hospital/health system Experience supporting cloud modernization initiatives, particularly in Azurebased environments Demonstrated ability to manage interprogram dependencies and translate architectural concepts into executable plans Experience working directly with architecture and infrastructure leadership Strong organizational and communication skills, with a track record of delivering professional, structured weekly status reporting Familiarity with data platforms, analytics architectures, data fabric, or data governance models Healthcare or regulatedenvironment experience, with an understanding of modernization impacts Strong facilitation skills for integrated planning, readiness reviews, and dependency management sessions Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $70.00 - $105.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a fully remote position. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 7, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.