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Technology Program Lead

InnovaNew York, NY🇺🇸United StatesPosted 3 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Technology Program Lead role offers a fantastic opportunity to drive impactful strategic initiatives in AI, data, and platform modernization within a reputable company, with competitive hourly compensation of $90-$95. You'll thrive here if you excel at leading cross-functional teams, translating strategy into execution, and influencing stakeholders to achieve significant technology and business value. Apply now to leverage your leadership skills and contribute to exciting transformations!

Quick Overview

Salary
$90 - $95/hr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
New York, NY, United States
Posted
8 hours ago
AWSMachine LearningScrumAgileJiraPMPPharmacy

Job Description

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for Technology Program Lead

Position type: Fulltime, Contract
Duration: 6+ months
Location: New York 10010 (Hybrid)
Shift: 9:00 AM-05:00 PM EST

As a Technology Program Lead , you will:
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead complex, cross-business technology programs by aligning teams, priorities, funding, ownership, and delivery commitments.
  • Translate strategic technology priorities and roadmaps into executable plans with clear milestones, owners, dependencies, KPIs, and outcomes.
  • Drive program execution through governance, leadership reviews, milestone tracking, escalation forums, and regular operating cadences.
  • Proactively identify and manage risks, dependencies, resource constraints, decision gaps, and competing priorities impacting delivery.
  • Coordinate business, technology, architecture, engineering, data, cybersecurity, infrastructure, finance, and vendor stakeholders to resolve issues.
  • Lead strategic initiatives across AI enablement, data strategy, platform modernization, technology rationalization, and operating model transformation.
  • Track program performance, financials, milestones, commitments, benefits, and KPIs to ensure initiatives deliver measurable business and technology value.
  • Partner with CIOs and senior technology leaders to provide clear executive-level reporting on progress, risks, decisions required, and recommended actions.
  • Influence teams without direct authority by establishing accountability, building alignment, resolving conflicts, and driving commitments through completion.
  • Leverage AI tools and automation to improve program planning, analysis, reporting, risk identification, decision support, and overall delivery effectiveness.

The ideal candidate will have:
Required Skills & Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications such as PMP, Agile, or Scrum are a plus.
  • 8+ years of experience leading and executing complex technology programs, preferably within Insurance or Financial Services.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive large, cross-functional initiatives from strategy through execution and measurable outcomes.
  • Strong understanding of software development, technology platforms, infrastructure, data, cybersecurity, and emerging AI technologies.
  • Proven ability to identify and manage complex dependencies, risks, milestones, and competing priorities across a matrixed organization.
  • Ability to operate effectively without direct authority over the teams responsible for delivery.
  • Excellent PowerPoint and data visualization skills, with demonstrated ability to turn complex information into concise executive-level insights.
  • Strong proficiency using AI capabilities and tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, Claude, or similar technologies to improve productivity and decision support.
  • Strong interest and curiosity in technology innovation, AI, and designing more efficient ways of working.
  • Experience with Jira, Microsoft 365, and related program and collaboration tools.
  • Product Owner, Business Analyst, engineering, or technology delivery experience is a plus.
  • Exceptional communication, structured problem-solving, organization, and stakeholder-management skills.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration!
This position is only open to applicants who can be engaged on a W-2 basis.
Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines. ASK ME HOW.
Thank you!

Nikita Awasthi
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PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*: $90 - $95 per hour
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate\'s education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS:Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions:
  • Named One of America's Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024
  • Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
  • One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
  • One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
  • Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
  • One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
  • AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

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Innova Solutions offers a referral bonus for qualified Ambassadors who refer to eligible referrals. Submit referrals at and earn $250-$1,000 per referral.
Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at or . Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b.
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