Senior Technical Program Manager R+D

Cotiviti is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager (R&D) responsible for overseeing complex initiatives that require coordination of cross-functional teams. The role involves ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards, while collaborating closely with various departments.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for working cross functionally to coordinate development efforts that involve multiple products or integration points between products, including across Business Units and Agile Release Trains
• Able to effectively influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
• Develop detailed Program delivery Roadmaps with input from Scrum Masters, project management, delivery managers, implementations and migrations teams
• Align scope and timeline with Release Train Engineers, Business Owners and Solution Architecture by engaging in Agile Release Train events including PI Planning and Epic Sync
• Monitor overall progress and initiate corrective action, as appropriate, to ensure that program goals are met
• Execution of project planning activities to include determination of scope, milestones, risks, and issues. Promptly escalate risks to appropriate leadership and stakeholders
• Create, maintain, and disseminate reports on program to program steering committee and other key stakeholders
• Develop appropriate practices for the program including right sizing meeting schedules and content
• Work across the organization with functional managers to determine and satisfy program needs
• Support process improvements within the organization delivery processes
• Collaborate with the requirements Project Manager to develop delivery plans, and manage requirement changes throughout incremental delivery
• Collaborate with Implementations, Migrations, and other business teams to facilitate software adoption by removing obstacles and sharing user feedback. Communicate adoption progress to key stakeholders
• Maintain relationships and alignment with key program stakeholders to achieve program goals
• Analyze data to understand current solution performance and discover future opportunities
• Complete all responsibilities as outlined in the annual performance review and/or goal setting
• Complete all special projects and other duties as assigned
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or other field demonstrating technical expertise or equivalent work experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management, SCRUM, Kanban, SAFe
• 6 -7 years project management experience with experience in a mix of Software delivery practices
• Possess or currently pursuing SAFe SA (SAFe Agilist)
• Possess or currently pursuing Certification in project management (PMI, PMP)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Critical Thinking: Ability to think critically and evaluate information objectively, considering different perspectives and potential implications before drawing conclusions or making recommendations
• Attention to Detail: must have a keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy in data analysis, interpretation, and reporting
• Quantitative Aptitude: Strong numerical skills are essential for conducting quantitative analysis, working with statistical methods and models, and manipulating data using mathematical operations
• Data Interpretation: skilled in interpreting data visualizations, charts, graphs, and other forms of data presentation to extract meaningful insights and communicate findings effectively
• Communication Skills: Effective communication skills are crucial for conveying complex technical concepts and insights to non-technical stakeholders clearly and understandably through written reports, presentations, and verbal discussions
• Curiosity and Learning Agility: A strong desire to learn and explore new methodologies, techniques, and tools in the field of data analysis and insights generation is essential for staying current with industry trends and best practices
• Resilience: The ability to handle pressure, adapt to changing priorities, and overcome setbacks is important in a fast-paced and sometimes ambiguous analytical environment
• Ethical and Integrity: Upholding ethical standards and maintaining integrity in handling sensitive data and information is paramount for building trust and credibility in the insights provided
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Must be able to provide a dedicated, secure work area
• be able to provide high-speed internet access / connectivity and office setup and maintenance
• No adverse environmental conditions expected
• Healthcare experience preferred