Technical Program Manager

Lantern is seeking an experienced and strategic Technical Program Manager, Data (TPM).  The TPM will manage Data Platform and Data Engineering programs, leading and driving complex, cross-functional projects and programs within the healthcare data domain. The ideal candidate possesses a proven deep proficiency in Agile and Scrum frameworks, along with a track record of delivering results in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

It is essential to have complete accountability, a strong drive for delivery, effective time management habits, visibility of work through metrics, and a positive attitude while working with some fantastic people.

Location: Remote - Canada

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Drive multi-team technical programs spanning healthcare data pipelines, analytics platform development, interoperability frameworks, and AI/ML initiatives.
• Tooling and DevOps Familiarity for JIRA, Confluence, GitHub, and Azure DevOps to help track software maturity, release stability, and process bottlenecks.
• Drive program planning, scope, execution, risk management, and process improvement efforts.
• Adhere project/programs to healthcare compliance and regulations (e.g., HIPAA, HITECH).
• Proficient in managing project plans and communicating on impacts at the earliest discovery.
• Create dashboards or run macro-Excel/tools to produce metrics for stakeholders and executive review.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, compliance teams, and business stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Foster a culture of transparency, ownership, and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• Manage and govern team documentation of solution, requirements, specifications, and processes.
• Facilitate requirements gathering sessions, vendor engagements, solution analysis, project/program kickoffs, and status meetings.
• Attend ceremonies as needed to provide stakeholders with informed status updates and to resolve dependencies and risks.
• Strong understanding of prioritization and technical/product roadmap.
• Own and manage the release management process.
• Proficiency in unblocking impediments and providing support for successful implementation.
• Provide production support for assignments and meeting SLAs.
• Manage project budgeting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT/Technology preferred
• Has over 8 years of proven project management experience with at least 2-3 years of Technical Program Manager.
• Knowledge of data management is a must. Coding is not required.
• Experience in the Healthcare Industry is preferred.
• Proven expertise in requirements gathering, process engineering, and technical documentation development.
• Strong working knowledge of SQL, and associated data platform technologies
• Strong knowledge of Agile Methodologies and related SDLC concepts.
• Experience working with JIRA.
• Must demonstrate flexibility and excellent organizational skills with the ability to complete various tasks accurately with high attention to detail and creativity.
• Display strong written, verbal communication, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
• Develop, manage, and maintain customer relationships at all organizational levels.
• PMP certification, preferred.
• Excellent soft skills to handle stress and resolve conflicts.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Be Proactive, Self-Driven, Fast-Learner, and Accountable.