Technical Project Manager - Biomedical Engineering

Blue Water Thinking•Oklahoma City, OK

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Project Manager oversees small- to medium-scale healthcare technology projects within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The role requires project management expertise, an in-depth understanding of healthcare technology management (HTM), and experience working within the VA enterprise. The Project Manager leads work across the full project lifecycle, including planning, execution, stakeholder communication, risk management, and delivery. The position coordinates clinical, technical, and administrative teams to ensure compliance with VA and federal regulations and alignment with organizational goals. The role is based at 921 Northeast 13th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73104. The proposed salary range is $105,000–$120,000, with compensation determined by factors including location, qualifications, experience, contract affordability, and organizational requirements. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship and able to obtain and maintain a federal public trust clearance. Blue Water Thinking offers health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, federal holidays, and a matching 401K plan. Applicants must submit a resume in Word document format that includes dates in each section, such as experience, education, and certifications, and complete the application form to the best of their knowledge.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical discipline, or certification as a Clinical Engineer (CCE).
PMP certification.
At least five years of experience in a hospital or healthcare environment managing medical equipment or HTM programs.
Proven experience working with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, including familiarity with VHA systems and operations.
Knowledge and experience working under government contracts, including VA-specific acquisition processes.
Knowledge and experience with Oracle Health Cerner Millennium or Electronic Health Record Modernization deployments.
Experience or training as a VA Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or in a similar federal contract oversight role.
Demonstrated knowledge of HTM industry tools such as One Source, ECRI, and Best in Class (BIC).
Understanding of federal regulatory requirements, including those from The Joint Commission (TJC) and applicable ISO standards.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking, stakeholder engagement, and technical presentations.
Experience with a variety of HTM CMMS platforms, such as AEMS/MERS, Nuvolo, and Maximo.
Familiarity with LLM tools and applications for documentation, analysis, or workflow support.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal public trust clearance.

Responsibilities

Plan, lead, and execute multiple HTM-related projects involving Oracle Health Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) efforts within the VA healthcare system, ensuring timely and successful delivery.
Collaborate with EHRM stakeholders across Biomedical Engineering departments, VA medical centers, and VISN leadership to define project goals and deliverables.
Use knowledge of government acquisition and procurement systems, including One Source, ECRI, and Best in Class, to support project execution.
Apply knowledge of VA procurement and clinical operations to guide technology planning and implementation.
Communicate project status, risks, and milestones effectively to technical and non-technical audiences, including VA leadership and clinical staff.
Develop and present detailed project reports and presentations to a wide range of stakeholders.
Use knowledge of HTM Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to inform project planning and tracking.
Integrate emerging technologies, including Large Language Model (LLM) applications, to support decision-making, documentation, and process automation.