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Technical Program Manager AI/ML Programs
Location: Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Work Arrangement: Full Onsite
Duration: 6 Months Contract
Target Start Date: June 19, 2026
Visa Requirement: Visa-Independent Candidates Only
Interview Process: Virtual Interview
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead the delivery of large-scale AI/ML initiatives supporting commercial healthcare solutions. This role requires a strong technical leader who can effectively drive cross-functional collaboration across engineering, data science, product, clinical, and business teams while ensuring successful execution of strategic AI programs.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record managing complex technology programs, preferably within healthcare, payer, clinical decision support, or other regulated environments. Experience delivering AI/ML platforms, managing enterprise-scale roadmaps, and communicating with executive leadership is critical for success in this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of AI and Machine Learning programs, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.
- Drive collaboration and alignment across engineering, product management, data science, clinical, operations, and business stakeholders.
- Manage program roadmaps, dependencies, risks, issues, and delivery milestones across large-scale initiatives.
- Oversee execution of a substantial AI roadmap supporting more than 200 business and clinical guidelines.
- Provide executive-level program reporting, including delivery metrics, status updates, risk assessments, and mitigation plans.
- Ensure adherence to enterprise governance, compliance, security, and audit requirements.
- Coordinate delivery activities across multiple teams and external stakeholders.
- Support scaling of AI-powered solutions to multiple enterprise customers and business units.
- Establish and maintain program management best practices, processes, and delivery frameworks.
- Facilitate strategic planning, stakeholder communication, and decision-making processes.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of overall professional experience.
- 5+ years of experience leading large-scale, cross-functional technical programs.
- Strong technical communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven leadership experience working across engineering, AI/ML, data science, product, and business organizations.
- Experience delivering AI/ML, analytics, or data-intensive platforms.
- Experience operating within regulated industries such as healthcare, insurance, financial services, or similar environments.
- Strong understanding of enterprise software delivery methodologies and program governance.
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams, priorities, risks, and dependencies simultaneously.
Required Technical Knowledge
- AI/ML Platform Delivery
- Program & Portfolio Management
- Enterprise Software Delivery
- Azure Cloud Platform
- API-Based Architectures
- Compliance & Audit Processes
- Risk Management & Governance
- Executive Reporting & Stakeholder Management
- Agile and Hybrid Delivery Methodologies
Preferred Qualifications
- Healthcare industry experience.
- Payer, provider, or clinical decision support experience.
- Experience delivering enterprise AI solutions at scale.
- Knowledge of healthcare compliance and governance requirements.
- Experience supporting external client-facing platforms and products.
- Familiarity with healthcare data ecosystems and clinical workflows.
AI Tool Proficiency Expectations
All contractors are expected to demonstrate baseline proficiency with enterprise-approved AI tools and incorporate them into their daily workflows, including:
- Consistent utilization of approved AI tools such as:
- GitHub Copilot
- Microsoft 365 Copilot
- Enterprise-approved Generative AI platforms
- Leveraging AI to improve:
- Documentation
- Analysis
- Decision-making
- Productivity
- Delivery quality
- Continuous learning and adoption of emerging AI capabilities and best practices.
Top 3 Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of enterprise AI/ML programs, ensuring successful execution against scope, timeline, and budget objectives.
- Drive alignment and collaboration across engineering, data science, product, clinical, and business teams.
- Manage program risks, dependencies, governance, executive reporting, and compliance requirements while supporting a large-scale AI roadmap.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Strategic and execution-focused Technical Program Manager.
- Strong communicator capable of engaging both technical and executive audiences.
- Experienced in AI/ML program delivery within healthcare or regulated environments.
- Skilled at managing complex stakeholder relationships and large-scale enterprise initiatives.
- Results-driven leader with strong organizational and risk management capabilities.
Industry Preference
Healthcare, Payer, Clinical Decision Support, Health Technology, or Enterprise AI Solutions experience is strongly preferred.