Technical Project Manager- Agile LeadNew

What we are looking for

AscellaHealth is seeking a seasoned Technical Project Manager/Agile Program Lead to oversee execution across multiple development and integration initiatives. This role blends project management, agile coaching, and technical leadership to ensure high performance and organizational efficiency. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, can balance strategic alignment with tactical delivery, and excels at holding teams accountable while supporting their growth.

This position is a hybrid role that focuses on 3 days per week of in-office work, typically Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, with opportunities to work remotely on the other 2 days.

What the position will be doing

• Lead end-to-end project execution across the full SDLC (ideation, discovery, design, build, deployment).
• Serve as both project manager and agile coach, ensuring agile practices are embedded and continuously improved.
• Oversee multiple technical workstreams, including software development, vendor integrations, API configurations, and data platform projects.
• Act as a connector between business strategy, product management, and technical execution.
• Manage team communications, risks, dependencies, and delivery milestones.
• Utilize project management tools (e.g., Asana, Monday, Wrike) to maintain detailed project plans and hold stakeholders accountable.
• Provide strong proactive oversight, ensuring risks and blockers are identified early and addressed quickly.
• Collaborate with the PMO while going deeper into technical projects that require specialized execution oversight.
• Support resource allocation and workload balancing across a growing team of around 20 people.
• Contribute to organizational culture as a coach and leader who develops talent rather than just manages tasks.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or as necessary; remains flexible and adaptable in work schedules and work assignments as defined by departmental and organizational needs.

Necessary Skills, Education & Abilities

• A high school degree, or equivalent, is required. A bachelor's degree or higher in Information Technology or a related field is preferred.
• 10 or more years of Progressive experience in technical project management, Agile program manager, or related roles.
• Strong background in Agile (SCRUM, SAFe, or similar); Scrum Master or Agile Master or Agile Coach experience strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with API integrations, vendor systems, and cloud data platforms (SQL Server, Snowflake preferred).
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams across software engineering, QA, product, and vendor partners.
• Experience with Asana, Monday, or Wrike, preferred. Openness to new tools is required.
• PMP or Agile certifications preferred but not required.
• Relentless attention to detail, and the ability to be a creative self-starter and team player.
• Passionate and curious person who looks to learn continuously and embraces the adoption of new technologies that impact business, markets, and user experiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team setting effectively.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to de-escalate issues and find solutions quickly and effectively.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, and the ability to balance empathy with accountability.
• Strong business skills and demonstrated ability to build solid working relationships with teammates, business leaders, and stakeholders while exhibiting genuine care.
• Ability to thrive in an environment with constantly changing and potentially competing priorities.
• Ability to think and act independently, formulate, and support new ideas, champion new initiatives within and beyond the scope of own responsibilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.

About Us

AscellaHealth is a global Specialty Pharmaceutical and Healthcare services organization serving patients, payers, life sciences, and providers, offering a comprehensive portfolio of customized, tech-enabled specialty pharmaceutical and medical management services. An Inc. 5000 2023 winner, AscellaHealth’s unique, patient-centric approach supports its strategic partnership with Optime Care and is built upon proprietary technology processes for innovative programs and services optimizing health outcomes and quality of life for patients with complex, chronic conditions or rare diseases that require specialty medications and/or gene and cell therapies.

AscellaHealth provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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.