Emerging Tech · 6 hours ago
Program Manager
Emerging Tech is a mission-driven technology services firm dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to federal and public sector customers. They are seeking a seasoned Program Manager with experience in supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs, responsible for leading complex IT programs and managing relationships with VA stakeholders.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary Program Manager for VA/VHA engagements, ensuring successful delivery on cost, schedule, scope, and quality
Lead cross-functional teams in Agile and hybrid delivery environments
Develop and maintain program plans, schedules, risk registers, and performance dashboards
Manage relationships with teaming partners and technology vendors
Interface regularly with Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs), Program Offices, and senior VA leadership
Build and maintain trusted relationships with VA and VHA stakeholders
Facilitate meetings, briefings, and governance reviews
Translate mission needs into clear technical and program requirements
Proactively identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies
Ensure solutions align with VA enterprise architecture, security, and compliance requirements
Support cloud, cybersecurity, data, and application modernization initiatives where applicable
Align program outcomes with VHA clinical, operational, and administrative priorities
Support Emerging Tech’s VA business development efforts, including identifying opportunities, shaping capture strategy, and contributing to proposals, capability materials, and client discussions
Represent Emerging Tech in industry forums, VA working groups, and stakeholder engagements as appropriate
Qualification
Required
Minimum 10 years of program management experience in federal IT or mission environments, including at least five years supporting the VA
Demonstrated experience managing a VA-focused program or portfolio of projects with 20+ staff, coordinating technical, clinical, and operational stakeholders
Extensive experience with VHA operations, systems, or initiatives
Demonstrated familiarity with VA EHRM, health IT modernization, or related clinical/technical environments
Strong understanding of federal acquisition, governance, and compliance
Experience leading technical teams in cloud, cybersecurity, data, or application environments
Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder programs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable briefing senior leaders
PMP certification (required)
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
U.S. citizenship or eligibility to work on federal contracts
Preferred
Familiarity with Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) initiatives and related clinical, technical, and governance environments