Program Director (Integrated Healthcare Modernization)

Consultant Opportunity with Artemis ConnectionArtemis Connection is a strategic management consultancy working across the for-profit, public and social sectors. We help clients around the world identify their most pressing strategic issues and we staff teams of strategy consultants to roll up their sleeves and deliver impact. We are passionate about helping innovative and entrepreneurial leaders reach their goals through a customized project-based approach, typically focused around:Bespoke Innovation, Sales, and Marketing StrategyPurpose driven Transformation including M&A and PMIEmbedded Strategy and Operations rolesOur founder is Christy Johnson, an entrepreneur, educator, and former McKinsey Engagement Manager. Our advisors include HR officers, executive coaches, academics, entrepreneurs, and neuroscientists. Our team is made up of seasoned consultants, trained at organizations such as McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Bain, Big 4 Strategy, and elite educational institutions.Artemis has a public sector client looking for a Consultant for a 12 month engagement (with possibility to extend). This role is remote but there may be some travel to Washington DC required.The scope of this effort will include, but is not limited to, program management, stakeholder engagement, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting, to support implementation of a Healthcare and Benefits Act.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn scope, schedule, dependencies, risk, and delivery outcomes across multiple workstreamsEstablish and operate integrated delivery and portfolio management systemsDrive accountability for measurable results, not just milestonesInterface regularly with CORs, program executives, contracting officers, and senior federal leadershipProvide executive-ready reporting, issue escalation, and risk mitigationTranslate complex federal healthcare priorities into structured delivery plansTranslate legislation, policy mandates, and program objectives into structured implementation plansIntegrate clinical, operational, acquisition, and analytics initiativesEnsure compliance with federal oversight and reporting standardsUse KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics to guide decisionsImplement governance structures that ensure visibility and accountabilityDrive adoption across operational stakeholders and ensure sustained outcomesIdentify cross-program risks early and implement mitigation strategiesCoordinate across primes, subcontractors, and internal federal teamsEnsure integration across clinical, operational, and acquisition initiativesRequired Qualifications6-10+ years of relevant experience in program, portfolio, or enterprise delivery leadershipPrior federal healthcare experience requiredDemonstrated experience planning, initiating, managing, executing, and closing out programs in support of an integrated healthcare systemExperience operating directly with federal CORs and senior agency leadershipProven ability to own and deliver complex, multi-workstream initiativesExperience designing and running delivery and governance systemsMaster's degree or higherProject Management certification (e.g., PMP) requiredAbility to obtain and maintain required federal security clearancePreferred QualificationsVA / VHA experience strongly preferredExperience supporting acquisition reform or federal healthcare modernization initiativesBackground in healthcare operations, informatics, or healthcare supply chainConsulting experience preferredStrong executive communication and stakeholder alignment skillsWho You AreComfortable operating with senior federal leaders and contracting authoritiesOutcome-oriented and accountable for results, not just coordinationStructured thinker who can bring order to complex federal environments