Senior Program Director

Role Description

The Senior Director, Connected Health & AI Solutions, provides executive leadership and strategic oversight for enterprise digital health initiatives supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs. This position is responsible for directing multiple high-visibility programs, including Patient Generated Health Data (PGHD), Connected Device Integration, and Ambient AI clinical documentation initiatives. The Senior Director leads cross-functional teams, manages complex program portfolios, aligns operational execution with organizational strategy, and collaborates with senior government and industry stakeholders to advance innovative healthcare solutions that improve Veteran access, outcomes, and provider experience.

This role is responsible for program governance, resource planning, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and enterprise-scale implementation of digital health technologies. The position serves as a key advisor to senior leadership and ensures successful execution of strategic initiatives across multiple workstreams and operational teams. This position is fully remote within the United States.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership
  • Provides executive oversight of multiple digital health portfolios including PGHD, Connected Device Integration, and Ambient AI clinical documentation initiatives.
  • Develops and executes strategic roadmaps supporting enterprise digital health transformation across the Veterans Health Administration.
  • Advises senior leadership on emerging technologies, operational strategy, program performance, and digital health innovation opportunities.
  • Aligns program objectives with organizational priorities and customer mission requirements.
• Program & Portfolio Management
  • Directs complex, multi-workstream programs from concept through enterprise deployment and sustainment.
  • Oversees program governance, staffing, budgets, schedules, risk mitigation, and performance metrics.
  • Ensures successful coordination across clinical, technical, operational, training, and implementation teams.
  • Establishes program priorities and resource allocation strategies to maximize mission outcomes.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Serves as a primary interface with senior government stakeholders, clinical leaders, operational teams, and technology partners.
  • Builds consensus among diverse stakeholder groups to support enterprise adoption of digital health solutions.
  • Leads executive briefings, strategic planning sessions, and program reviews.
• Team Leadership
  • Leads, mentors, and develops multidisciplinary teams responsible for digital health implementation and operations.
  • Provides oversight for managers, program leads, subject matter experts, and project personnel.
  • Establishes performance objectives and promotes a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
• Innovation & Enterprise Transformation
  • Leads enterprise adoption of emerging healthcare technologies including AI-enabled clinical documentation and connected health solutions.
  • Identifies opportunities to improve clinical workflows, provider efficiency, Veteran engagement, and health outcomes through technology.
  • Ensures compliance with federal, VA, security, privacy, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Health Informatics, Information Technology, Business Administration, Public Health, or related field. Master's degree preferred. (or commensurate experience)
• Minimum 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare, digital health, healthcare technology, program management, or related fields.
• Minimum 5+ years leading large-scale, cross-functional programs, portfolios, or organizational initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex healthcare technology implementations, digital transformation efforts, or enterprise modernization initiatives.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams consisting of clinical, operational, technical, and program management personnel.
• Strong understanding of healthcare operations, healthcare technology, digital health solutions, patient-generated health data, connected health technologies, artificial intelligence, or related healthcare innovation initiatives.
• Proven ability to engage and influence executive stakeholders, customers, government leaders, and cross-functional teams.
• Experience developing strategic roadmaps, managing organizational priorities, and driving measurable business and operational outcomes.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and executive communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives while balancing strategic priorities, operational requirements, and customer expectations.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Nursing, Health Informatics, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• Experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, federal healthcare programs, or large integrated healthcare systems.
• Knowledge of telehealth, remote patient monitoring, patient-generated health data, clinical documentation technologies, artificial intelligence solutions, and digital health ecosystems.
• Experience overseeing enterprise deployments, operational sustainment, and organizational change management initiatives.
• PMP, Lean Six Sigma, Agile, Healthcare Informatics, Nursing, or other relevant professional certifications.

Clearance Required

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance.

Posted Salary Range

USD $173,670.00 - USD $250,000.00 /Yr.