[Remote] Program Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Aptive supports federal agencies in improving performance, streamlining operations, and enhancing service delivery. The Program Manager will lead the end-to-end lifecycle of the VA's AI Citizen Developer Ecosystem program, coordinating stakeholders and technical teams to deliver healthcare transformation initiatives. The role also oversees governance, risk management, compliance, reporting, and continuous process improvement in a federal healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the designated Program Manager and primary point of contact for the VA, leading end-to-end program lifecycle activities including planning, initiation, execution, monitoring, and closeout in support of the AI Citizen Developer Ecosystem task order
• Develop, maintain, and execute comprehensive program management plans, integrated master schedules, risk registers, and status reports to ensure program objectives are met on time, within scope, and on budget
• Facilitate and lead program governance activities including stakeholder briefings, steering committee meetings, milestone reviews, and executive-level reporting to VA leadership and contracting officials
• Coordinate cross-functional teams — including AI developers, data analysts, clinical SMEs, and IT personnel — to align workstreams and deliver integrated solutions that support VA's healthcare mission and citizen developer strategy
• Identify, assess, and manage program risks, issues, and dependencies; develop mitigation strategies and escalate critical blockers to VA stakeholders in a timely and structured manner consistent with federal program management standards
• Ensure program compliance with VA policies, federal acquisition regulations, cybersecurity requirements, and relevant healthcare data privacy standards (e.g., HIPAA), while supporting continuous process improvement across the program lifecycle

Skills

• Minimum 10 years of experience in healthcare-relevant program management, including planning, initiating, managing, executing, and closing out programs in support of an integrated Health Care System; minimum 6 years supporting a large corporation or government agency
• Master's Degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Information Technology, Public Administration, or a closely related field required
• Demonstrated experience supporting federal agency programs
• Ability to obtain and maintain a VA Position of Public Trust clearance (or active background investigation on file); must be able to comply with VA security and credentialing requirements prior to program access
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future need for visa sponsorship
• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent quality project/program management certification (e.g., PgMP, FAC-P/PM, DAWIA) required at time of hire
• With preference for candidates who have directly supported Department of Veterans Affairs or other federal healthcare agency initiatives

Benefits

• Remote work arrangement in the United States

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