Manage day-to-day execution of assigned workstreams and initiatives
Track milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and risks
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and dashboards
Support development and updates to the Contractor Project Management Plan (CPMP)
Ensure alignment with sprint-based implementation phases (Plan, Assess, Implement, Evaluate)
Coordinate with Executive Steering Team, sponsors, and business leads
Facilitate meetings, working sessions, and stakeholder engagements
Prepare bi-monthly status reports, including: Progress updates, Risks and issues, Planned activities
Maintain budget trackers and resource utilization reports
Identify, track, and escalate risks and issues
Maintain risk registers and dependency trackers
Recommend mitigation strategies and corrective actions
Coordinate with Workforce Management, Finance, and other support functions
Ensure integration across multiple implementation workstreams

Master’s degree required
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience
PMP certification (or equivalent) required/preferred
Strong knowledge of VHA structure and operations (preferred)
Ability to manage complex, multi-workstream programs
Strong leadership and coordination across stakeholders
High responsiveness and ability to handle short timelines and rapid-response needs
Expertise in risk management and performance monitoring
Strong communication skills with senior leadership/executives

Program Manager

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