Federal Project Manager III - Oracle Health (EHR Pre & Post Go-live Readiness)

Oracle is a leading company in AI and cloud solutions, dedicated to powering innovations in healthcare. They are seeking a Federal Project Manager III to oversee the Pre and Post Go-Live Transition Readiness project plan management and ensure local informatics readiness for EHR support.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all communication and relationships between the site and the Oracle Health Readiness Team
• Manage the site-specific project plan and timeline and drive local site Informatics to success in preparing them for their roles Post Go-Live
• Present content and drive execution of the Readiness Support Methodology at a local level
• Own coordination of the Event Driven methodology with internal and external stakeholders for specified site(s)
• Work closely with internal Engagement Management Team on Deployment schedules and events
• Coordinate and manage all site call and event execution
• Responsible for tracking the timeline for IMS Updates to the VISN PM
• Responsible for tracking the timeline of PGL events for the MPR to report back to VISN PM
• Responsible for tracking and management of the Readiness Checklist
• Participate in internal scrums with Site Readiness counterparts
• Manage all site-specific risks and report back through internal Site Readiness scrums

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, nursing, health informatics, business, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in healthcare IT, clinical informatics, or EHR implementation/project management
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Health/Cerner solutions, including design, build, implementation, troubleshooting, and optimization
• Experience leading site-specific readiness projects related to EHR implementation and transition
• Ability to track deliverables and align them with Post Go-Live (PGL) Readiness milestones
• Strong understanding of Event-Driven Methodology (EDM) and transition frameworks
• Ability to assess current-state processes and provide strategic recommendations for future-state improvements
• Experience designing, configuring, and implementing Oracle Health/Cerner solutions, including clinical and operational workflows
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve EHR-related issues, collaborating with IT and clinical staff
• Deep understanding of clinical workflows, informatics principles, and site readiness requirements
• Knowledge of VA and Oracle Health (Cerner) policies, contract, EHR governance, and post-go-live expectations
• Experience engaging with local site informatics teams, leadership, and Oracle Health workstreams
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for presenting readiness updates and reports
• Ability to work across multiple internal and external teams, ensuring alignment and shared objectives
• Agile and flexible in dynamic environments, able to adjust priorities as needed
• Ability to work independently with minimal instruction, making informed decisions and driving initiatives forward
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence, or similar project tracking tools
• Ability to interpret EHR performance metrics and readiness indicators to drive decision-making
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to proofread and edit content to ensure high-quality deliverables
• Master's degree in health informatics, public health, business administration (MBA), or project management
• Experience managing EHR transitions or post-go-live optimization efforts
• Prior experience working in a hospital, healthcare system, or VA environment
• PMP (Project Management Professional) – if responsible for large-scale project planning
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS) – validates informatics expertise
• Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher) – if involved in process improvement
• Change Management Certification (e.g., Prosci) – beneficial for driving EHR adoption
• Familiarity with change request tracking, ticketing systems, and ITIL service management processes