Project Manager

ELYON International is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee delivery of a large federal healthcare program. The role leads project operations and manages scope, schedule, staffing, risks, deliverables, contract performance, and stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day project operations and ensure successful contract performance
• Serve as the primary liaison between program stakeholders, leadership, and project teams
• Manage project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and performance metrics
• Monitor project risks, issues, and dependencies and implement mitigation strategies
• Oversee staffing, resource allocation, onboarding, and workforce planning activities
• Prepare and present status reports, executive briefings, and program updates
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, federal regulations, and organizational policies
• Coordinate activities across technical, functional, and operational teams
• Track project budgets and support financial management activities as required
• Promote continuous process improvement and operational excellence
• Support quality assurance efforts and ensure all deliverables meet established standards
• Foster strong customer relationships and maintain effective communication with key stakeholders

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Healthcare Administration, Project Management, or a related field
• Experience with VA systems, processes, and organizational structure
• Experience managing healthcare, IT modernization, digital transformation, or clinical support programs within the VA
• Minimum of 7-10 years of project management experience, including experience supporting federal government programs
• At least 3 years of experience managing VA programs or contracts
• Demonstrated experience managing teams in a federal contracting environment
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, risk management, and performance management
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Expertise in project planning, scheduling, and resource management
• Experience with federal acquisition and contract management processes
• Ability to analyze complex problems and implement effective solutions
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with executive leadership and government stakeholders
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and collaboration tools
• Must be able to obtain and maintain any required federal background investigation or VA clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from PMI
• Lean Six Sigma certification
• Scrum Master or Agile certification
• Experience supporting large, multi-site federal programs