Data Architect - Remote / Telecommute

We are looking for Data Architect - Remote / Telecommute for our client in Richmond, VA

Job Title: Data Architect - Remote / Telecommute

Job Location: Richmond, VA

Job Type: Contract

Job Overview:

Pay Range: $70.00hr - $75.00hr

Requirement/Must Have:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of Project/Program Management experience with large enterprise organizations.
• Proven experience working with Senior Executives, Business Leaders, and IT Leadership teams.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Experience managing complex cross-functional technology programs.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, financial tracking, and vendor management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage multiple projects or large-scale programs from initiation through completion.
• Partner with Senior Business Leaders, Executive Stakeholders, Product Owners, and IT Leadership to define strategy, priorities, and delivery roadmaps.
• Develop and maintain program plans, schedules, resource plans, budgets, and governance structures.
• Drive project execution ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, quality, and financial targets.
• Facilitate executive steering committee meetings and provide regular status reporting.
• Manage dependencies across multiple teams, projects, and business units.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, issues, and roadblocks.
• Ensure alignment between business objectives and technology delivery.
• Collaborate with Architecture, Development, QA, Infrastructure, Security, and Operations teams.
• Monitor project financials, resource utilization, and overall program health.
• Drive Agile and traditional project management best practices.
• Support organizational change management, communication planning, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Establish performance metrics, KPIs, and success criteria for programs.
• Mentor project managers and team members while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Nice to Have:

• Experience managing global delivery teams.
• Knowledge of healthcare data, claims, membership, provider, or clinical systems.
• Experience leveraging AI-enabled project management and productivity tools.
• Exposure to digital transformation and modernization initiatives.

Skills:

• Program Management.
• Project Portfolio Management.
• Strategic Planning & Execution.
• Executive Stakeholder Management.
• Budget & Financial Management.
• Risk & Issue Management.
• Agile Program Delivery.
• Resource Planning & Capacity Management.
• Vendor & Contract Management.
• Change Management.
• Governance & Compliance.
• Healthcare Technology Solutions.
• Leadership & Team Management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Qualification And Education:

• Experience in Healthcare, Health Insurance, Payer, Provider, or Digital Health domains.
• PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, Scrum Master, SAFe, or equivalent certification.
• Experience with enterprise transformation, cloud migration, data modernization, or digital initiatives.
• Exposure to compliance and regulatory environments including HIPAA.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, Jira, Clarity PPM, MS Project, or similar project management tools.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities