{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"fe3e0ed29d34e93f06755d0e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fe3e0ed29d34e93f06755d0e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fe3e0ed29d34e93f06755d0e","title":"VA Program Manager","description":"Gritter Francona is looking for a VA Program Manager. The VA Program Manager provides strategic leadership, oversight, and execution support for complex enterprise healthcare initiatives supporting the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). This position leads the planning, coordination, execution, and oversight of multiple high-visibility programs that advance VHA priorities, including the Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) modernization, PACT Act implementation, access improvement initiatives, Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE), and other emerging enterprise initiatives.The VA Program Manager is responsible for integrating contract management, project management, data analytics, budget application support, process improvement, and automation functions to ensure successful delivery of program objectives. This role serves as the primary interface between contractor leadership and VA stakeholders, ensuring program performance, compliance with contractual requirements, risk management, quality assurance, and continuous process improvement.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the planning, initiation, execution, monitoring, and closeout of complex healthcare programs supporting an integrated healthcare systemProvide strategic oversight of enterprise initiatives, including Federal EHR implementation, PACT Act initiatives, access improvement efforts, OPPE, and other VHA prioritiesManage contract performance, project schedules, deliverables, staffing, and resource allocation across multiple workstreamsCollaborate with VA leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to establish priorities, resolve issues, and achieve targeted program outcomesOversee program governance, risk management, performance reporting, and quality assurance activitiesDirect project management activities using industry best practices and established project management methodologiesProvide oversight of data analytics, performance metrics, dashboard development, and reporting to support executive decision-makingSupport budget planning, financial tracking, and budget application management activitiesIdentify opportunities for process improvement and automation to improve operational efficiency and program performanceLead organizational change management efforts supporting implementation of clinical, operational, and technology initiativesEnsure compliance with VA policies, federal regulations, and contractual requirementsMentor project managers and technical staff while fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teamsRequirementsMaster's degree from an accredited institutionMinimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in healthcare program management relevant to the requirements of this Performance Work Statement (PWS)Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or a comparable project management certificationMinimum of six (6) years of experience supporting a large corporation or government agency in a program or project management capacityPreferred QualificationsMaster's degree in a healthcare-related discipline, including Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or a related fieldSix (6) or more years of experience working within or providing contract support to the Veterans Health Administration (VHA)Experience implementing enterprise clinical and/or healthcare technology solutions within a large healthcare systemExpert knowledge of organizational change management, process improvement, and implementation science methodologiesProfessional certifications such as Prosci Change Management, Lean, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt, or equivalentStrong technical knowledge of healthcare informatics, healthcare data analytics, performance measurement, and reportingExperience supporting enterprise governance, executive reporting, and strategic planning initiativesFamiliarity with federal healthcare operations, VA policies, and healthcare modernization initiativesBenefitsHealth 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 DisabilityTraining & Development","company":"Gritter Francona","rawCompany":"gritter francona","state":"FL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-11T11:18:07.272Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-9111.00","title":"Medical and Health Services Managers","slug":"medical-and-health-services-managers"},{"code":"11-9151.00","title":"Social and Community Service Managers","slug":"social-and-community-service-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"923140","title":"Administration of Veterans' Affairs","slug":"administration-of-veterans-affairs"},{"code":"622110","title":"General Medical and Surgical Hospitals","slug":"general-medical-and-surgical-hospitals"},{"code":"621111","title":"Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)","slug":"offices-of-physicians-except-mental-health-specialists"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"VA Program Manager","description":"Gritter Francona is looking for a VA Program Manager. 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