Employment in this role is conditional upon successful execution of the contract by the client.

The Work

The Technical Project Manager oversees, directs, and coordinates all aspects of technology-driven project initiatives. This critical role ensures the successful planning, execution, and delivery of projects within scope, schedule, and budget, while maintaining compliance with organizational and contract requirements. The Technical Project Manager acts as the primary point of contact between project stakeholders, including internal teams, government customers, and external vendors, facilitating effective communication, risk management, and resource allocation.

This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

• Responsible for overseeing the end-to-end project lifecycle of moderate to complex business solutions, including project planning, coordination of stakeholders, requirements elicitation, business analysis, development of technical specifications, ongoing project monitoring, status reporting, and successful system implementation.
• Provides critical support to the Technical Project Manager on data engineering initiatives within an AI adoption program. This role includes managing cross-functional collaboration, tracking and reporting on deliverables, facilitating platform and data engineering activities, and ensuring cohesive alignment among business, engineering, and AI-focused stakeholders. Demonstrated knowledge of cloud computing platforms, data pipeline architectures, and artificial intelligence/machine learning integration is highly preferred.
• Other duties as assigned.

Here’s What You Need

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required and should be noted on the resume. Proof of certification may be requested.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience leading technical projects or programs in data, analytics, and cloud environments.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience leading data architecture, data modeling, and data warehousing initiatives from planning through delivery.
• At least 10 years of demonstrated ability to manage business intelligence, big data, and analytics projects in complex enterprise environments.
• 10 years of experience supporting healthcare data initiatives; familiarity with standards such as FHIR, CCDA, and HL7 is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of SQL and database technologies with at least 10 years’ experience supporting project planning, estimation, and issue resolution.
• Strong communication skills with a minimum of 10 years’ experience translating complex technical concepts for business and executive audiences.
• Proven leadership ability with 10 years’ experience managing cross-functional teams, vendors, and complex project timelines.
• Strong collaboration skills developed over 10 or more years working effectively with data engineers, developers, analysts, and business partners.
• 10 years of experience defining project scope, objectives, milestones, timelines, and success metrics.
• Significant experience (10+ years) with project budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and financial status reporting.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, or Smartsheet, with a minimum of 10 years’ experience.
• Strong documentation skills with 10 years of experience developing project plans, charters, schedules, and lessons learned.
• Minimum of 10 years of required working knowledge of cloud platforms, data systems, or enterprise applications.
• Minimum of 10 years of required proactive leadership style with strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast past environment with changing priorities; adaptable to change and a quick learner.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Proficient in MS Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 8 years of preferred experience in healthcare or other regulated environments, encompassing compliance, security, and data governance concepts.
• 8 years of experience with preferred project management certifications (PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe, or comparable).
• 8 years of preferred experience in the healthcare industry.
• 8 years of preferred foundational understanding of information management principles, IT processes, software development lifecycle (SDLC), architecture, and enterprise technologies.
• 8 years of preferred experience demonstrating strong consulting and facilitation skills.
• 8 years of preferred, customer-focused communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage all levels of the organization.
• 8 years of preferred proactive leadership style with meticulous attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• At least 3 years of preferred experience supporting AI, advanced analytics, or digital transformation initiatives at the program or project level.
• 3 years of preferred experience with TOGAF, Cloud Solution Architecture, or major cloud certifications such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Paid Time Off

Reports to: Program Manager

Working Conditions

• Professional office environment, with the ability to work onsite in the main office.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.

• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.