Technical Project Manager (Remote)

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Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Technical Project Manager to join our Health PMO Health Information Governance (HIG) team to provide health technology management services. This position provides guidance and recommendations on how to best support the HIG level requirements of managing and organizing the Sub Product Line expectations for current and future state of the 15 products. It also provides guidance and solutions that are relevant, in line with industry best practices and customized to meet the needs of the organization by supporting the VA HIG Sub Product Line Product Managers. This position will be a US-based fully remote position with core hours of operation from Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM ET.

Responsibilities

  • Manage Agile delivery model, whether Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Lean Kanban, DevSecOps, or other iterative development approaches.
  • Support program management, governance, oversight, and executive level reporting
  • Manage competing priorities, address data calls, and provide ongoing progress reports.
  • Document and provide recommendations for technical management approaches on projects/products.
  • Manage parallel projects under a complex program while also providing cross functional program level support.
  • Create strategic roadmaps, with alignment to goals and operations plans.
  • Document, 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 optimization.
  • Serve as an escalation point for customer concerns if/when they arise and identify appropriate resolutions to achieve client satisfaction in a timely manner.
  • Provide leadership and direction to assigned direct reports, clients, key stakeholders, and executive leadership.
  • Provide strategic advice on product line performance through automation, continuous integration pipelines, and other means.
  • Provide support for product teams as it relates to automation, CI/CD, and DevOps and/or DevSecOps.


Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, Business Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, Operations Research, or related field plus 5 years of experience; 5-7 additional years of experience can be substituted for the degree. 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.
  • Familiarity and understanding of DevSecOps principles and best practices.
  • Experience managing projects.
  • Experience supporting executive summary presentations
  • Experience in risk management and mitigation strategies

Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Experience in Department of Veterans Affairs project management
  • Experience in Healthcare IT project management
  • Project Management Professional - PMP Certified
  • SAFe Certified
  • Understanding of Lean Six Sigma and LEAN principles and processes
  • Understanding VA technologies such as VistA, VPR, REST API SOAP
  • Familiarity with InterSystems products such as (Cache, IRIS, FHIR ODS, HS, HC, etc.)
  • Familiarity with the Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Clearance: Must be able to obtain/maintain a suitability/public trust clearance with the VA.

Company Overview

GovCIO 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?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here's what you can expect:
  • During the Interview Process
    • Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
    • Camera must be on
    • A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview
  • During the Hiring Process
    • Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening
    • Background check, to include:
      • Criminal history (past 7 years)
      • Verification of your highest level of education
      • Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate Discounts
  • Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
  • Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
  • Referral Bonus Program
  • Internal Mobility Program
  • Pet Insurance
  • Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full-time employees

Our employees' unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

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.

Posted Salary Range

USD $110,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr.
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