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WPS—A health solutions company · 2 months ago

Senior Technical Program & Portfolio Manager

Madison, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $140K/yr

7+ years exp

WPS, a health solutions company, is seeking a Senior Technical Program & Portfolio Manager to drive execution and delivery across complex programs. This role involves establishing governance frameworks, aligning initiatives with business objectives, and facilitating executive-level reviews to ensure program efficiency and stakeholder alignment.

GovernmentHealth CareHealth Insurance

Responsibilities

Define and maintain portfolio frameworks and governance structures that enable consistent execution and delivery across programs

Align initiatives with strategic business objectives to ensure measurable impact and value realization

Facilitate executive-level portfolio reviews and reporting to drive accountability, surface delivery risks, and accelerate decision-making

Lead complex, cross-functional programs from initiation through execution, driving delivery of high-impact outcomes

Ensure adherence to scope, schedule, and budget across all phases of the program lifecycle

Resolve escalated issues and actively manage interdependencies to maintain momentum and prevent delays

Build strong relationships with business and technical stakeholders to foster trust and collaboration while facilitating decision-making and alignment across teams to ensure consistent progress and strategic cohesion

Communicate program status, risks, and outcomes to leadership with clarity and precision

Oversee resource planning and capacity management across programs to ensure optimal allocation and utilization by working with application or product owners

Track budgets, forecasts, and actuals to maintain financial health and accountability by identifying cost-saving opportunities and optimizing investments to maximize program value and efficiency

Identify, assess, and mitigate risks across the program portfolio to ensure delivery stability and resilience

Manage change control processes with structured impact analysis to maintain alignment and minimize disruption to scope, schedule, and resources

Implement targeted process improvements to reduce delivery cycle time and accelerate execution while increasing sprint predictability and velocity by refining planning and delivery rituals

Track and report key operational KPIs, including defect escape rate, deployment frequency, and lead time for changes

Champion delivery best practices and agile maturity to drive continuous improvement across programs

Qualification

SAFe® frameworkAgile methodologiesTechnical Program ManagementBudgetingForecastingRisk managementPMP certificationSAFe® certificationMS ExcelJiraStakeholder managementExecutive communicationAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

7 or more years of experience in technical program or project management roles

3 or more years working at a senior or portfolio level

Extensive experience in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and scaled frameworks like SAFe® or LeSS

Extensive knowledge and understanding of structured approaches to identify, mitigate, and communicate risks and manage change control processes

Strong understanding and knowledge of Technical Program & Portfolio Management including: Budgeting, forecasting, cost optimization, and financial tracking across programs; Stakeholder analysis, executive communication, and cross-functional alignment strategies; Aligning technical programs with business goals and translating strategy into actionable roadmaps; Engage with engineering teams on architecture, integration, and dependencies without being hands-on; Using KPIs, dashboards, and analytics to guide execution and report outcomes; Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization