VA Program Manager

Key

Responsibilities - Lead the planning, initiation, execution, monitoring, and closeout of complex healthcare programs supporting an integrated healthcare system. - Provide strategic oversight of enterprise initiatives, including Federal EHR implementation, PACT Act initiatives, access improvement efforts, OPPE, and other VHA priorities. - Manage contract performance, project schedules, deliverables, staffing, and resource allocation across multiple workstreams. - Collaborate with VA leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to establish priorities, resolve issues, and achieve targeted program outcomes. - Oversee program governance, risk management, performance reporting, and quality assurance activities. - Direct project management activities using industry best practices and established project management methodologies. - Provide oversight of data analytics, performance metrics, dashboard development, and reporting to support executive decision-making. - Support budget planning, financial tracking, and budget application management activities. - Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation to improve operational efficiency and program performance. - Lead organizational change management efforts supporting implementation of clinical, operational, and technology initiatives. - Ensure compliance with VA policies, federal regulations, and contractual requirements. - Mentor project managers and technical staff while fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements - Master's degree from an accredited institution. - Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in healthcare program management relevant to the requirements of this Performance Work Statement (PWS). - Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or a comparable project management certification. - Minimum of six (6) years of experience supporting a large corporation or government agency in a program or project management capacity.

Preferred

Qualifications - Master's degree in a healthcare-related discipline, including Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or a related field. - Six (6) or more years of experience working within or providing contract support to the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). - Experience implementing enterprise clinical and/or healthcare technology solutions within a large healthcare system. - Expert knowledge of organizational change management, process improvement, and implementation science methodologies. - Professional certifications such as Prosci Change Management, Lean, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt, or equivalent. - Strong technical knowledge of healthcare informatics, healthcare data analytics, performance measurement, and reporting. - Experience supporting enterprise governance, executive reporting, and strategic planning initiatives. - Familiarity with federal healthcare operations, VA policies, and healthcare modernization initiatives.

Benefits - Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) - Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) - Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) - Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) - Short Term & Long Term Disability - Training & Development