Senior Technical Program Manager

Position Overview

What youll do:

• Lead end-to-end execution of enterprise IT transformation programs (e.g. cloud migration ERP modernization platform consolidation digital enablement cybersecurity uplift)
• Contribute significantly to defining program elements objectives sequencing and success metrics
• Develop and manage integrated program roadmaps across applications infrastructure data security and business operations
• Establish program governance structures including steering committees executive reporting risk registers and dependency management frameworks
• Drive alignment across CIO leadership enterprise architecture engineering cybersecurity data and business stakeholders
• Coordinate legacy system decommissioning technical debt reduction and platform rationalization efforts
• Manage financial forecasting capital planning vendor engagements and resource capacity planning
• Ensure architectural compliance and alignment with enterprise standards and target-state technology strategy
• Identify and mitigate program risks including operational regulatory data privacy and business continuity risks
• Lead change management efforts in partnership with business units to drive adoption and operational readiness
• Track and report transformation KPIs including cost savings performance improvements resiliency gains and user adoption
• Leverage AI to enhance and streamline project management processes and workflows
• Improve enterprise delivery maturity through standardized tooling portfolio visibility and execution best practices
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on transformation sequencing tradeoffs and investment priorities

What youll bring to Zelis:

• 812 years of experience leading complex IT programs within large matrixed enterprise environments
• Demonstrated experience delivering enterprise-scale transformations (cloud adoption ERP implementations M&A system integrations data platform modernization infrastructure transformation)
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture principles (application data infrastructure security domains)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP) and hybrid infrastructure models
• Deep understanding of modernization patterns (API enablement microservices DevOps CI/CD containerization)
• Proven ability to manage multi-million-dollar budgets and external vendors/system integrators
• Expertise in risk management regulatory compliance considerations and business continuity planning
• Experience with portfolio and program management tools (Jira Align ADO Planview Smartsheet ServiceNow or similar)
• Strong executive communication skills and ability to influence at the VP/C-suite level
• High stakeholder confidence and strong executive transparency
• Provide thought leadership within technical program management and Agile practices
• Work under limited supervision with high level of autonomy
• Navigate ambiguity in complex projects to drive alignment across stakeholders
• Certifications such as PMP PgMP SAFe ITIL TOGAF or cloud certifications preferred.

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Base Salary Range

At Zelis we are committed to providing fair and equitable compensation packages. The base salary range allows us to make an offer that considers multiple individualized factors including experience education qualifications as well as job-related and industry-related knowledge and skills etc. Base pay is just one part of our Total Rewards package which may also include discretionary bonus plans commissions or other incentives depending on the role.

Zelis full-time associates are eligible for a highly competitive benefits package as well which demonstrates our commitment to our employees health well-being and financial protection. The US-based benefits include a 401k plan with employer match flexible paid time off holidays parental leaves life and disability insurance and health benefits including medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Zelis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you dont meet 100% of the qualifications for the role. We believe in the value of diverse perspectives and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all.

Accessibility Support
We are dedicated to ensuring our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation with any part of the application and/or interview process please email .

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities duties and skills from time to time.