Program Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, initiation, execution, management, and closeout of complex healthcare programs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with the Government, providing executive-level communication, status reporting, and issue resolution.
• Support VA in achieving targeted program goals, ensuring alignment with mission objectives, timelines, and performance metrics.
• Provide oversight of program scope, schedule, cost, and risk management, ensuring adherence to contract requirements and quality standards.
• Cook up and maintain governance structures, performance tracking, and reporting mechanisms to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize program impacts and ensure continuity of operations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal regulations, VA policies, and industry best practices.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts to enhance program delivery, efficiency, and outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in healthcare-related program management supporting tasks.
• Demonstrated experience managing programs within an integrated healthcare delivery system.
• Minimum 6 years of experience supporting a large corporation or government agency, preferably within a federal environment.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end program lifecycles (planning through closeout).

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or similar federal healthcare agencies.
• Demonstrated expertise in large-scale program integration, stakeholder engagement, and executive communications.
• Experience implementing performance metrics, data-driven decision-making, and program governance frameworks.

Core Competencies

• Program and Portfolio Management
• Strategic Planning and Execution
• Federal Healthcare Systems Knowledge
• Stakeholder and Executive Engagement
• Risk and Issue Management
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting
• Compliance and Quality Assurance

Additional Requirements

• Authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance (i.e., must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident who has resided in US for past three years consecutively).
• Willingness to accommodate a hybrid work environment (i.e., willing to work in office or at client site per project/team needs).

Total Compensation

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Additional Information

At Rios Partners, we believe that when our team thrives, our company thrives. That’s why we’re proud to offer a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that reflects how much we value our people. Below is an overview of the benefits available to our employees:

• Profit-Sharing / Performance Bonus
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Health Insurance (ICHRA)
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Parental Leave (Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and Development

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rios Partners is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.