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Assistant Technical Program Manager Jobs in Minnesota

UnitedHealth Group

Technical Program Leader

Eden Prairie, MN · On-site

$131K - $170K/yr

Partner with Technical Product Managers, Engineering, Architecture, Security, Infrastructure, and Operations teams to drive end-to-end delivery * Develop and maintain integrated program plans ...

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HDR

Assistant Technical Design Manager

Saint Louis Park, MN · On-site

$40K - $47K/yr

In the role of Assistant Technical Design Manager, we'll count on you to: * Coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project's life cycle (from development and initiation to ...

Polar Semiconductor

Program/Project Manager

Bloomington, MN · On-site

$88K - $170K/yr

Establish and manage integrated program schedules, technical milestones, budgets, risks, and customer deliverables. * Drive technology readiness, qualification, and manufacturing transfer activities ...

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What is the difference between Assistant Technical Program Manager vs Technical Program Manager?

AspectAssistant Technical Program ManagerTechnical Program Manager
CredentialsBachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related field; some certifications like PMP or Agile certificationsTypically requires similar or advanced certifications; often more experience required
Work EnvironmentSupports TPMs, assists with project coordination, and handles specific tasks within projectsLeads project planning, execution, and delivery; manages cross-functional teams
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across tech companies, startups, and IT departments for supporting project managementCommonly employed in large tech firms, software companies, and enterprise IT projects

The Assistant Technical Program Manager typically supports the Technical Program Manager by handling specific tasks and assisting in project coordination. The TPM has a broader leadership role, overseeing project execution and strategic planning. Both roles require similar credentials and are used in tech environments, but the TPM holds more responsibility and leadership in project delivery.

Is an assistant technical program manager a stressful job?

An Assistant Technical Program Manager role can be stressful due to managing multiple projects, coordinating teams, and meeting deadlines. The job often requires strong organizational skills, problem-solving, and the ability to handle pressure in fast-paced environments.

Is being an Assistant Technical Program Manager a good career?

An Assistant Technical Program Manager is an entry-level or supporting role that can serve as a stepping stone to senior project management or technical leadership positions. It involves coordinating projects, working with cross-functional teams, and developing skills in project planning, communication, and technical understanding. The role offers opportunities for career growth in technology companies and organizations that value project management expertise.

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Technical Program Leader

UnitedHealth Group

Eden Prairie, MN • On-site

$131K - $170K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 3 days ago

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Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

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191st of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Optum Tech is a global leader in health care innovation. Our teams develop cutting-edge solutions that help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. From advanced data analytics and AI to cybersecurity, we use innovative approaches to solve some of health care's most complex challenges. Your contributions here have the potential to change lives. Ready to build the next breakthrough? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Serves as the technical program leader responsible for orchestrating execution across multiple engineering organizations, ensuring strategic initiatives are delivered through effective dependency management, technical coordination, and cross-functional leadership.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Lead complex cross-functional technology programs from planning through successful delivery of OCPN platform capabilities
  • Coordinate execution across multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs), ensuring alignment of dependencies, priorities, milestones, and release of readiness
  • Partner with Technical Product Managers, Engineering, Architecture, Security, Infrastructure, and Operations teams to drive end-to-end delivery
  • Develop and maintain integrated program plans, executive dashboards, KPIs, risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies
  • Facilitate cross-team planning, PI execution, release management, and governance activities to ensure predictable delivery
  • Coordinate enterprise initiatives including security remediation, operational readiness, resiliency, disaster recovery, compliance, and production release activities
  • Drive execution of cross-domain technical initiatives by understanding system architecture, integration points, and platform dependencies
  • Identify delivery risks, remove roadblocks, and escalate issues proactively to leadership while balancing competing priorities across multiple workstreams
  • Champion continuous improvement by leveraging Agile best practices, delivery metrics, AI enabled productivity tools, and process automation
  • Communicate program status, executive updates, and strategic recommendations to engineering leadership and business stakeholders

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
  • 7+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Technical Project Management, or Software Engineering within enterprise technology organizations
  • 7+ years of experience leading complex cross-functional software delivery programs in Agile environments
  • 7+ years of experience coordinating multiple engineering teams across Software Engineering, Product Management, QA, Infrastructure, and Architecture
  • 5+ years of experience working with modern software architectures, including APIs, microservices, cloud technologies, CI/CD pipelines, and distributed systems
  • 5+ years of experience coordinating delivery across multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs), managing cross-team dependencies, risks, and release planning
  • 5+ years of experience facilitating executive governance meetings, program reviews, and stakeholder communications for technical initiatives
  • 5+ years of experience applying analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced technology environments
  • 5+ years of experience working with enterprise Agile tools such as Jira, Rally, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering/information technology, or related field
  • PMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), SAFe Agilist, Scrum Master, or equivalent Certification
  • Experience supporting enterprise payment platforms, financial services, healthcare, or other highly regulated environments
  • Experience coordinating cloud modernization or enterprise platform transformation initiatives
  • Experience using AI/ML-powered productivity tools to improve program execution, reporting, or delivery management
  • Knowledge of security, operational excellence, disaster recovery, resiliency, and production release management practices
  • Familiarity with SAFe Agile, Agile Release Trains (ARTs), PI Planning, and Lean Portfolio Management

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $112,700 to $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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