About this role
Technical Program Manager
Location: Irving, Texas
Country: United States
Category: Technology
Workplace
Location
Onsite
Employment Type: Contract To Hire
Posted Date: October 20, 2026
Job ID: 652606
Job Description
Technical Program Manager (Contract-to-Hire Potential) - Hybrid
Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX | Chicago, IL | Minneapolis, MN (onsite Tuesday-Thursday)
Employment type: 6 months + contract, with potential to convert to permanent
Pay range: 65-75/H
About the role
A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Technical Program Manager to support its Office of the CTO. You'll coordinate strategic engineering initiatives and new technology builds, working across engineering, product, architecture, data, AI, corporate IT, security, compliance and business teams. This is a hands-on, collaborative role for someone who gets results through influence rather than direct authority.
What you'll do
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Coordinate execution of technology initiatives and new technology builds
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Turn priorities into actionable plans, milestones and coordinated workstreams
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Track dependencies, risks and issues, and escalate where needed
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Maintain RAID logs, decision registers, project plans and status reporting
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Support Agile delivery: planning, ceremonies, retrospectives and backlog coordination
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Coordinate workstreams involving data platforms, analytics, cloud and AI-enabled solutions
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Support program governance, including responsible AI alignment
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Coordinate with third-party vendors and implementation partners
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Use AI tools to improve documentation, planning, status reporting and risk analysis
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Identify process gaps and help standardize program management practices
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What you'll bring (required)
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5+ years in program, project or technology delivery management supporting technical teams
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Experience coordinating cross-functional technology initiatives with multiple stakeholders
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Proven ability to influence and align stakeholders without direct authority
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Working knowledge of the SDLC and Agile practices
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Familiarity with data platforms, analytics, cloud or enterprise technology environments
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Clear communication of technical topics to technical, business and leadership audiences
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Ability to manage multiple initiatives in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
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Willingness to convert to permanent employment after 3 months, if offered
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Ability to work onsite Tuesday-Thursday at one of the locations above
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Preferred
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Healthcare or healthcare technology experience
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Familiarity with AI/ML, generative AI and responsible AI practices
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Experience partnering with security, compliance or governance teams
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Experience using AI tools for user stories, documentation, status reports or program analysis
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Experience supporting data, analytics or AI engineering teams
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Healthcare Administration or a related field
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EEO Statement
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The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.
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About The Planet Group
The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.