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.