Principal, Programmer Analyst

Gainwell Technologies LLC•Any city, OH

2d•$113,700 - $162,400•Remote

About The Position

As a Principal Programmer Analyst at Gainwell, you will contribute technical and program-management skills to technology solutions intended to improve the health and well-being of the communities Gainwell serves. The role involves planning and governing complex technology programs, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing risks and resources, analyzing performance, and supporting delivery roadmaps and strategic technology investments. It also promotes reuse-first, AI-assisted governance and reporting practices, with human review and adherence to delivery standards. The position is fully remote within the United States, with 0–10% travel and a flexible schedule to accommodate business needs and travel. Video cameras are required during interviews and the initial week of orientation.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience or equivalent expertise in technical program management, leading complex technology projects and programs in a large organization.
Advanced stakeholder-management expertise, including the ability to build productive working relationships and influence decisions across cross-functional teams and clients.
Proven ability to manage resources, contracts, and high-performing teams in a fast-paced, agile environment.
Proficiency in analytical reasoning and problem-solving to break business, technical, or operational objectives into manageable tasks and activities.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule to accommodate business needs and travel as required.
Use video cameras during all interviews and the initial week of orientation.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute comprehensive project plans covering technical requirements, resource allocation, and timelines.
Use enterprise-authorized capabilities to accelerate program planning and risk synthesis, validate outputs, and handle data according to sensitivity requirements.
Identify and mitigate risks, address potential roadblocks, and implement contingency plans to maintain program momentum.
Collaborate with engineering, product, business stakeholders, and clients to define scope, objectives, and deliverables aligned with business goals.
Assess program performance, identify improvement areas, and implement data-driven optimizations.
Champion agile delivery and continuous improvement, fostering learning and innovation.
Promote reuse-first, AI-assisted practices for program governance and reporting, with human review and alignment to delivery standards.
Develop communication strategies that ensure critical information flows across the organization.
Support delivery governance, roadmap planning, and strategic technology investments.
Accommodate a flexible schedule and travel as required by business needs.