Senior Program Manager (NIH/HHS focus)

**Only US Citizens please apply**About ThinkTrends:ThinkTrends is an Enterprise AI company building secure, intelligent automationsolutions for regulated and enterprise environments. Our platform enables organizationsto deploy generative and agentic AI capabilities with a focus on control, compliance, andtransparency. We work with customers across the public sector and life sciencesindustry to modernize data workflows, streamline document processing, and deliverAI-driven decision support at scale. Our team brings together deep technical expertiseand domain understanding to solve high-impact problems in complex, high-stakesenvironments.Position Overview:ThinkTrends is looking for a Senior Program Manager with strong technical depthand federal healthcare experience to lead and manage strategic programs. The idealcandidate will have direct experience working with NIH and/or HHS environments,combined with the ability to manage complex, multi-workstream programs aligned withenterprise AI initiatives.Key Responsibilities:Lead and manage multiple projects within a program, ensuring alignment withcompany strategy and priorities.Develop and maintain program roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables.Coordinate with cross-functional teams such as product, engineering, operations,marketing, and leadership.Monitor program progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.Manage stakeholder communication, including regular reporting to seniorleadership.Drive process improvements and operational efficiency across programs.Oversee resource allocation and optimize team productivity.Define KPIs and performance metrics to track program success.●Support organizational change management related to program initiatives.Required Qualifications:Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related fieldMinimum 12 years of total professional experience, with significant experience in program or project managementAt least 3 years of direct experience working with NIH and/or HHS (mandatory)Proven experience managing large-scale, cross-functional programsStrong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall)Demonstrated technical depth in cloud ecosystems, AI/ML architectures, and open-source frameworks, with the ability to engage effectively with engineering teamsExcellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skillsStrong problem-solving and decision-making abilitiesPreferred Skills:Working knowledge or exposure to AI/ML concepts, platforms, or implementations (good to have)Experience with program management tools (Jira, Asana, MS Project)Certification such as PMP is valuableStrong analytical and strategic thinking capabilitiesExperience working in fast-paced or global environmentsWhat We OfferCompetitive salary and benefitsFlexible hybrid work environmentFast-paced, inclusive team culture focused on innovation and growthLeadership opportunities in emerging AI and software innovation spaces