Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale federal health IT programs, with a focus on FDA-regulated initiatives.
Provide technical and management leadership across major project tasks, driving innovation and operational excellence.
Responsible for the development and execution of federal business development strategies.
Influence senior stakeholders and present complex technical concepts in a clear and accessible manner.
Navigate competing priorities and resolve conflicts to maintain alignment and project milestones.
Spearhead capture efforts for organic business growth and re-compete contracts.
Direct and mentor large, cross-functional teams with varied technical and functional skill sets.
Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, technical teams, and federal clients, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and regulatory requirements.
Oversee financials, resource allocation, staffing, and vendor coordination to ensure delivery within scope and budget.
Build and maintain strong relationships with FDA and other federal health agencies.
Identify and mitigate risks proactively, while championing continuous improvement and process optimization.

15+ years of progressive experience in IT program/project management, including 8+ years leading large teams and complex portfolios.
Extensive experience in FDA-regulated environments.
Proven success in leading organizational change, adoption of new technologies, and system modernization.
Demonstrated track record of winning federal contracts.
Prior leadership in Federal Health IT programs with strong financial acumen to manage multimillion-dollar budgets.
Strong engineering foundation (software, systems, biomedical, or related technical discipline).
Expertise in Agile methodologies, quality control, and continuous improvement practices.
Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to foster innovation, collaboration, and excellence across teams.
Deep understanding of regulatory technology, compliance frameworks, and federal acquisition processes.
Active PMP certification required, demonstrating mastery of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field required.

Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
Retirement Plan with 4% match and discretionary match at year end
Paid Time Off (PTO): 15 days of PTO accrued per year; 7 holidays+ 3 Floating holidays; 2 Innovation days (paid training days)
Short Term and Long-Term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Jury Duty leave
Life and AD&D Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Training and Development
Wellness Incentives & Discount programs
Employee Referral Program
Annual Charity Donation Match
Awards and Recognition

Health IT Program Director – FDA Programs

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