Project Manager (Remote)

OverviewGovCIO is currently hiring for a Project Manager to support the Health Services Portfolio Technical Management and Strategic Solutioning Support (HTMS) program within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Information and Technology (OIT). The Project Manager will be a hands-on leader who will support a VA Product Manager with day-to-day operational and technical oversight providing strategy, process, and implementation consulting services to the Product Team. The Project Manager will be responsible for client interactions and ensuring production of quality work products. The environment is dynamic, and client needs are often evolving; flexibility and forward-thinking views are important for success. This role is a fully remote position within the United States with core hours of operation from Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM ET.ResponsibilitiesCreates integrated project plans for contract deliverables and new products in development projects. Manages a project team comprised of a multidisciplinary staff. 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.

Manages the direction of a project through the design, implementation, and testing in accordance with project objectives.

Defines requirements and plans project lifecycle deployment.

Supervises professional and technical support personnel performing in their regular disciplines.

Schedules tasks and coordinates with various team members to accomplish the results.

Manages the integration of vendor tasks and tracks and reviews vendor deliverables.

Ensures adherence to quality standards and reviews project deliverables.

Conducts project meetings and is responsible for project tracking, analysis and reporting.

Supports/Advises the VHA initiatives, Biomed, VA Innovations and OI&T staff to ensure product pilot programs are successfully implemented from the start with security, Section 508, and DevSecOps methodologies to enable a successful nation-wide rollout.

Supports sub-Product Line Program Increment Planning activities by generating mural boards, identifying quarterly milestones, and closely tracking established project goals.

Identifies and manages project/schedule risks and issues impacting the progress and outcome of the sub-Product Line.

Supports the monthly reporting requirements for the ACOE monthly metrics.

Support communications, program baseline support, strategic planning and analysis, data collection, quality reviews, risk management, scheduling, and overall management of assigned projects.

Monitor, 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 goals.

Support communications, program baseline support, strategic planning and analysis, data collection, quality reviews, risk management, scheduling, and overall management of assigned projects.

Monitor, 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 goals.

Manages the technical delivery of a project through the design, implementation, and testing in accordance with project objectives.

Understand the client’s business issues and data challenges; perform gap analysis and recommend solutions.

Create project deliverables, including artifacts and ensuring that they adhere to quality standards.

Conduct research, analyze information needs, and perform analysis to support the delivery of relevant artifacts including business process diagrams, reports, and presentations.

Translate complicated issues from multiple information sources into a clear point of view, and create a compelling, concise, and well-written narrative.

Leverage excellent presentation development skills to synthesize complex information into succinct visualizations using PowerPoint and Visio.

QualificationsRequired Skills and Experience

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Systems, Business or related scientific/technical discipline with15+ years' experience.

10 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education

Strong communication skills (oral and written) to relay concise messaging and reporting to all levels of management

Great interpersonal skills and ability to work independently with minimal guidance/supervision

Strong analytical and investigation skills crafting solutions to challenging problems or issues

Strong experience in developing presentations and slides for communicating technical and non-technical subjects to both small and large audiences

Experience taking vague requirements and requests and delivering robust products, recommendations, and/or solutions

Well-versed in DevSecOps and agile IT development and project management methodologies

Solid experience with Microsoft (including Project) and other collaborative tools including Teams, SharePoint, Jira, etc.

Ability to extrapolate and communicate a client’s main challenges and pain points and the ability to craft strong solutions and make recommendations

Responsible for on-time completion of all deliverables/work products

Must be able to identify and mitigate risks to the project, and escalate program risks, as necessary

Preferred Skills and Experience

PM-related certifications such as PMP and ITIL preferred

Experience supporting or leading within the Veterans Affairs Office of Information and Technology, Veterans Benefits Administration, and/or Veterans Health Administration is a plus

Proven VA (or similar government agency) IT development track record highly desired

Experience in all areas of the software development life cycle, enterprise-wide network engineering, strategic information planning, business process reengineering, structure and management practices

Experience with program control, including development of controls used to manage performance, including cost, schedule, and staff management

Ability to proactively communicate and coordinate with various internal and external project stakeholders, depending on needs.

Clearance Required : Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearanceCompany OverviewGovCIO is a team of transformerspeople 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 RangeThe 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.Posted Salary RangeUSD $120,000.00 - USD $135,000.00 /Yr.Submit a referral to this job (https://careers-govcio.icims.com/jobs/5117/project-manager-%28remote%29/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&iniframe=1&hashed=-1834385473)Location US-RemoteID 2024-5117Category Project/Program ManagementPosition Type Full-Time