Lead the end-to-end delivery of software development platform projects, including architecture decisions, build/buy analysis, integration planning, and production deployment
Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors for the execution of multiple concurrent technical initiatives
Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget
Define project scope and objectives in collaboration with business stakeholders, development teams, and technical leads, ensuring technical feasibility and strategic alignment
Develop and manage detailed project budgets, including cost forecasting, spend tracking, variance reporting, and financial escalation when constraints require adjustment
Build and maintain detailed project plans with milestones, dependencies, resource models, and critical path analysis
Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and costs using formal change control and verification techniques aligned with PMI standards
Drive cross-functional collaboration across departments, business units, and subject matter domains
including areas outside direct vertical expertise—to ensure integrated delivery outcomes
Measure and report project performance using appropriate tools, KPIs, and earned value management techniques
Perform risk identification, assessment, and mitigation planning; escalate to leadership as needed
Establish and maintain productive relationships with third-party vendors, including contract performance management and deliverable accountability
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; or Associate's degree with equivalent professional experience
Minimum of five (5) years managing technical projects with hands-on experience leading software development platform implementations or modernization efforts
Demonstrated proficiency with PMI project management principles, including formal budgeting, cost management, schedule control, and earned value analysis
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams across multiple business domains and organizational verticals, including effective coordination outside of primary subject matter expertise
Working experience in the Employee Benefits industry
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), including Agile, hybrid, and waterfall methodologies
Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to travel as needed to support corporate projects
Minimum of four (4) years of experience supporting pharmacy management, Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM), or medical/provider operations (preferred)
Experience with enterprise data platforms, integration layers, APIs, ETL pipelines, or cloud-based development environments (preferred)
Previous experience managing vendor-led or outsourced software development engagements (preferred)
Familiarity with healthcare regulatory and compliance frameworks, including HIPAA, HITRUST, and HITECH (preferred)
Experience with portfolio-level project governance and demand management practices (preferred)
Exposure to modern development toolchains and AI-assisted development environments (preferred)
Tech Stack
Cloud
ETL
SDLC
Benefits
Health Benefits : Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance