Informatics Program Manager

VHA supports and provides medical care for VA’s eligible beneficiaries through the VA health program, which includes VA Medical Centers (VAMCs) and contracted health care networks. The Office of Clinical Informatics within the Office of Health Informatics (OHI), Digital Health Office (DHO) advances the enterprise standard of care and patient experience using improved data, tools, and informatics processes organized around continuously delivering value to its customers. This is achieved through Lean-Agile delivery of clinical practice solutions that support best practice standards for clinical care. OHI is further responsible for ensuring the success of the modernized VA EHR, Oracle Health Millennium/Cerner through continuous exploration, integration, deployment and release on demand of Integrated Health Technology (IHT) solutions. These efforts aim to increase Veterans' access to care and support their active participation in their healthcare. Gritter Francona is looking for a Principal Program Manager, Informatics to help support a potential project to assist this objective. Key Duties And Responsibilities Lead and manage an informatics project, including both large, enterprise‑scale initiatives and smaller, tactical efforts within a clinical informatics environment. Provide program‑level oversight of scope, schedule, cost, performance, and quality to ensure successful execution and delivery of contract objectives. Direct and coordinate programmatic resources across multiple functional and technical domains to ensure features are acceptable, of high quality, and compliant with industry standards. Apply deep expertise in the full systems development life cycle (SDLC), from strategic planning and requirements through design, implementation, testing, deployment, and sustainment. Leverage knowledge of enterprise‑wide network engineering, strategic information planning, business process reengineering, organizational structure, and management practices to drive effective solutions. Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, developing and executing proactive risk management and issue resolution strategies. Ensure disciplined cost, schedule, and performance management, including forecasting, reporting, and corrective action planning. Champion and apply SAFe® Lean Agile principles and practices to drive value delivery, sustain organizational change, and promote operational excellence. Empower and support high‑performing Agile teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Serve as a senior‑level liaison with stakeholders, customers, and leadership, providing clear communication, status reporting, and strategic guidance. Requirements Master’s degree in a related field 15 years of relevant experience Hands‑on experience with and demonstrated understanding of SAFe® Lean Agile principles and practices. PMP HIGHLY PREFERRED Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development #J-18808-Ljbffr