Program Manager 3 | Austin, TX - Onsite
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Position: : Program Manager 3 (Senior Data & Analytics Program Manager)
Location: Austin, TX - Onsite
Duration: 12 Months
Client: Texas Health and Human Services Commission- 529701738
In-Person Interview at Austin, TX
Position Summary
HHSC is seeking a senior-level Program Manager to lead enterprise Data Analytics, Business Intelligence (BI), Data Warehouse (DW), and AI-driven reporting initiatives. The candidate will act as the bridge between executive leadership, business stakeholders, and technical teams to deliver complex analytics programs that support agency reporting and strategic decision-making.
This role requires strong experience managing large-scale data programs, leading Agile and Waterfall projects, working with BI/DW teams, supporting reporting initiatives, and communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Key Responsibilities
Program & Project Management
- Lead multiple enterprise analytics and data integration projects simultaneously.
- Develop project plans, roadmaps, schedules, budgets, and governance processes.
- Manage Agile sprint planning, epics, user stories, and Scrum ceremonies.
- Coordinate Scrum of Scrums across multiple development teams.
- Apply SAFe and hybrid Agile/Waterfall methodologies.
Stakeholder Management
- Serve as the primary liaison between executive leadership, business units, and technical teams.
- Gather, analyze, and prioritize business requirements.
- Translate complex analytics initiatives into clear business language.
- Present project status, risks, and recommendations to executives and stakeholders.
Data Analytics & Reporting
- Oversee data extraction, integration, validation, and reporting activities.
- Support federal, state, and internal reporting requirements.
- Collaborate with business users and analysts to develop dashboards and visualizations.
- Ensure data quality, governance, and compliance standards are maintained.
AI & Emerging Technologies
- Develop AI prompts and reporting templates.
- Support AI-driven analytics and reporting initiatives.
- Validate AI-generated outputs and mitigate hallucinations.
- Promote responsible AI practices and compliance standards.
Training & Data Literacy
- Lead data literacy and AI adoption initiatives.
- Conduct training sessions for business and non-technical users.
- Mentor staff on analytics tools, reporting, and data interpretation.
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of Program/Project Management experience in complex Data & Analytics environments.
- 8+ years translating business requirements into actionable project plans.
- 8+ years communicating technical concepts to executive and non-technical audiences.
- 8+ years working with enterprise reporting, analytics, and stakeholder management.
- Strong presentation, communication, and leadership skills.
- Experience using PowerPoint, Visio, and project management tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years managing Business Intelligence (BI) and Data Warehouse (DW) initiatives.
- 5+ years leading Agile, Scrum, SAFe, and hybrid project delivery models.
- Experience with data governance and data quality frameworks.
- Experience supporting federal, state, and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Healthcare, Health & Human Services, or highly regulated industry experience.
- Experience leading analytics programs within Texas state agencies.
- Experience developing and delivering data literacy training.
- Experience with AI governance and responsible AI practices.