GovCIO is looking for a Sr. Project Manager to join our Health PMO team. The candidate should have experience with a civil agency, preferably the Department of Veterans Affairs. The environment is dynamic, and client needs are often evolving. As such, thought leadership, problem-solving, rapid learning, and carrying the innovative mindset needed to lead our clients through conceptualization, strategic planning, and execution is important. Additionally, flexibility and forward-thinking views are important for success. This position will be a fully remote US position with core hours Monday through Friday 8am-5pm eastern time.
ResponsibilitiesCreates integrated project plans for products in development projects. Manages work performed by a project team comprised of multidisciplinary third-party contractors. Reviews, manages, and controls status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with team members and line managers. Reports to the Product Line Sr. Program Manager.
Manage Agile delivery model, whether Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Lean Kanban, DevSecOps, or other iterative development approachesSupport program management, governance, oversight, and executive level reportingManage competing priorities, address data calls, and provide ongoing progress reportsDocument and provide recommendations for technical management approaches on projects/productsManage parallel projects under a complex program while also providing cross functional program level support.Create strategic roadmaps, with alignment to goals and operations plansDocument, track, and monitor project, program, system, product, and various performance metrics and report progress with recommendations or innovative approaches for improvement, organizational maturity, and/or optimizationServe as an escalation point for customer concerns if/when they arise and identify appropriate resolutions to achieve client satisfaction in a timely mannerProvide leadership and direction to any assigned direct reports, clients, key stakeholders, and executive leadershipProvide strategic advice on product line performance through automation, continuous integration pipelines, and other meansUnderstand existing processes and identify how to improve and streamline them to improve team efficiency and effectivenessProvide advice for product teams as it relates to automation, CI/CD, and DevOps and/or DevSecOpsManage and coordinate requirements implementation and delivery across various projectsCollect, analyze, manage, and report key Product Line execution status and metrics across all aspects of the Agile product development lifecycleSupport communications, program baseline support, strategic planning and analysis, data collection, quality reviews, risk management, scheduling, and overall management of assigned projectsMonitor, track, and provide client reports on project schedule, work plan, risks, action items, key decisions, meeting minutes, and budget to ensure the project meets targeted dates and goalsSupport fast turnaround requests for data callsUnderstand the client’s business issues and data challenges; perform gap analysis and recommend solutionsConduct research, analyze information needs, and perform analysis to support the delivery of relevant artifacts including business process diagrams, reports, and presentationsTranslate complicated issues from multiple information sources into a clear point of view, and create a compelling, concise, and well-written narrative QualificationsRequired Skills and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, systems, business or related scientific / technical discipline plus 15 years of commensurate work experience, 10 years of additional relevant work experience may be substituted for educational requirements
Experience managing middleware projects with down/up-stream dependencies
SAFe/Agile software development/project management experience
Advanced MS-Project and MS-Excel experience
Agile Jira project setup, configuration and management experience
Experience within progression from an SDLC project individual contributor to an SDLC project manager
Strong understanding of Agile requirements with traceability in epic/feature/story/acceptance criteria definition through releases
Strong experience with projects which require well organized management, tracking and communications of complex product development dependencies
Experience in managing mid-sized or large-scale software development projects
Experience in the software development lifecycle
Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
Proficient with MS SharePoint and MS Teams
Experience using Jira in an Agile or SAFe environment
Understanding of DevSecOps principles and best practices
Strong facilitation and excellent verbal communication, oral presentation, analytical and written communication skills
Experience managing multiple concurrent projects
Experience providing cross-functional program level support
Experience creating and presenting executive summary presentations
Experience in risk management and mitigation strategies
Preferred Skills and Experience:
Computer science degree
Agile / SAFe certification(s)
PMP Certification
SDLC technical role experience
DevSecOps experience
Configuration Management in advanced technologies experience
Experience in Department of Veterans Affairs project management
Experience in Healthcare IT project management
Certified Scrum Master
Understanding of Lean Six Sigma and LEAN principles and processes
Experience with platform operations support, practices, strategies, and management
Understanding VA technologies such as VistA, VPR, REST API SOAP
Familiarity with InterSystems products such as (Cache, IRIS, FHIR ODS, HS, HC, etc.)
Understanding of Release Management and Configuration Management
Familiarity with the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Experience with VistA or MUMPS applications is desired
Clearance Required: Ability to obtain/maintain suitability / Public Trust clearance
Company OverviewGovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.
But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.
Posted Pay Range
The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
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