SR Program Manager Ent Data & Analytics

Senior Program Manager III Enterprise Data & Analytics

Location:Austin TX 78751 (100% Onsite)
Pay Rate: $86.66 per hour
Duration: 12-Month Contract (09/01/2026 08/31/2027)
Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Lead Enterprise Data & AI Transformation for the State of Texas

We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager III to lead high-impact enterprise data and analytics initiatives supporting the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). This role is ideal for a seasoned Program Manager with experience leading large-scale Business Intelligence (BI) Data Warehouse (DW) analytics and digital transformation programs in complex enterprise environments.

As a strategic leader you will oversee multiple cross-functional initiatives collaborate with executive leadership and drive the successful delivery of enterprise data modernization projects that improve statewide reporting analytics and AI-enabled decision making.

What Youll Do

As the Senior Program Manager you will:

• Lead multiple enterprise data and analytics initiatives from planning through execution.
• Partner with executive sponsors agency leadership and business stakeholders to establish program priorities roadmaps and strategic objectives.
• Translate complex analytics initiatives and business requirements into actionable program plans and delivery strategies.
• Lead hybrid Agile and Waterfall projects including sprint planning epics user stories project schedules risk management and governance activities.
• Facilitate Scrum of Scrums ceremonies and coordinate work across multiple Agile teams while applying Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) principles.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for executive stakeholders regarding enterprise reporting analytics and program status.
• Present complex technical concepts project findings and data insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Oversee project teams responsible for data integration analytics reporting dashboards and data visualization initiatives.
• Ensure program deliverables align with enterprise data governance compliance and reporting standards.
• Support AI-enabled analytics initiatives by helping teams develop responsible AI practices and effective prompt strategies.
• Promote data literacy and AI adoption across the organization through strategic planning and organizational enablement.
• Collaborate with architects engineers analysts and business leaders to resolve risks remove roadblocks and ensure successful program delivery.
• Monitor budgets timelines resource allocation and program performance while driving continuous improvement across initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Qualified candidates should possess:

• 8 years of experience managing large-scale enterprise technology or data programs.
• 8 years translating complex business and analytics initiatives into strategic program plans and execution roadmaps.
• Extensive experience leading Business Intelligence Data Warehouse analytics or enterprise data initiatives.
• Strong experience managing hybrid Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across business and technical organizations.
• Experience creating executive presentations program documentation and project artifacts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint Visio and other project planning and presentation tools.
• Exceptional leadership communication facilitation and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to executive leadership and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with any of the following is highly desirable:

• Business Intelligence and Enterprise Data Warehouse programs.
• Healthcare Health and Human Services Medicaid or other highly regulated industries.
• Enterprise data governance and data quality initiatives.
• Scrum of Scrums leadership and the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
• Federal and state reporting programs.
• Performance management and analytics initiatives within a State of Texas agency.
• Major Information Resources Projects (MIRP).
• Advanced Planning Documents (APD) and Business Case Workbooks supporting blended State and Federal funding.
• Organizational data literacy and AI adoption initiatives.
• Responsible AI governance and compliance practices.

Ideal Candidate

Were looking for someone who is:

• A strategic program leader with a track record of delivering complex enterprise initiatives.
• Experienced managing large cross-functional teams in Agile and hybrid environments.
• Skilled at balancing executive priorities project governance and technical delivery.
• Comfortable working with enterprise analytics reporting and data modernization programs.
• An exceptional communicator who can build consensus across executive leadership business stakeholders and technical teams.
• Passionate about leveraging data analytics and AI to improve organizational performance.

Why Join This Opportunity

• Competitive pay of $86.66 per hour.
• Long-term 12-month contract supporting a major Texas state agency.
• Lead enterprise-scale data modernization and analytics initiatives with statewide impact.
• Collaborate with executive leadership enterprise architects data engineers and business stakeholders.
• Help shape the future of AI-enabled analytics enterprise reporting and data governance.
• Play a key leadership role in transforming how data supports health and human services across Texas.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Program Manager Technical Program Manager PMO Leader or Enterprise Data Program Manager with a passion for leading complex technology initiatives we encourage you to apply.

Please Note:Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require current or future employment sponsorship. A criminal background check may be required as part of the hiring process.

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