Project Manager, Informatics (Communications Lead)

Artemis Arc • UNAVAILABLE, UNAVAILABLE

6d • Remote

About The Position

The Project Manager, Informatics (Communications Lead) manages information technology-related project activity supporting the VHA Office of Clinical Informatics (OCI) in the stabilization, recovery, and Post Go-Live (PGL) operation of the Oracle Health Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR), serving as the communications lead. The incumbent applies life cycle and project management methodologies to plan, execute, and track communications and change-support workstreams, managing cost, schedule, and performance while identifying and mitigating risks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum 10 years of experience managing Information Technology-related projects.
• Experience with life cycle and project management methodologies, including tracking cost, schedule, and performance.
• Experience with and demonstrated understanding of SAFe Lean-Agile principles and practices.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable VA background investigation at the Low Risk / NACI level, including electronic fingerprinting and e-QIP submission.
• All work must be performed within the United States; remote work is performed via VA-approved remote access (Citrix Access Gateway) in accordance with VA Handbook 6500 requirements.

Nice To Haves

• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience leading communications or change-focused workstreams in healthcare/health IT programs.
• VA/VHA or federal health experience; familiarity with EHR modernization initiatives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications; working knowledge of SharePoint Online, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI is strongly preferred per the task order Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Communications Lead: plan, coordinate, and manage the communications workstream, including scope, schedule, resources, and deliverables.
• Manage IT/informatics project activities using established life cycle and project management methodologies; track cost, schedule, and performance progress.
• Identify and mitigate risks to communications and change-support activities; escalate issues with proposed resolutions.
• Direct and quality-review the work of communications and technical writing staff.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with change management, training, and informatics teams to align messaging with workflow and system changes.
• Apply SAFe Lean-Agile principles and practices to drive value and sustain organizational change and operational excellence through high-performing Agile teams.
• Prepare project-level inputs for weekly task reports, bi-monthly budget trackers, and monthly progress reports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior