The Program Manager will lead product delivery for a suite of VA telehealth applications, coordinating cross-functional teams including engineering, UX/UI, and integration. They are responsible for driving program strategy, managing vendor deliverables, and maintaining stakeholder alignment within a matrixed federal environment.
GovCIO is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead product delivery for a suite of VA telehealth applications supporting the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Office of Connected Care. This role serves as the primary delivery lead across multiple products and teams, driving program strategy, stakeholder alignment, vendor management, and team development. The ideal candidate thrives in complex, matrixed federal IT environments and brings a track record of delivering results in Agile healthcare programs.
Location: Fully Remote (U.S.) | Travel: Up to 10%
Responsibilities
Lead delivery across a portfolio of telehealth applications, coordinating engineering, UX/UI, integration, training, and help desk teams
Develop and maintain integrated program plans covering roadmap, risk, and status reporting; escalate blockers and risks to leadership proactively
Oversee Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives) across multiple teams, ensuring effective execution and continuous improvement
Manage vendor and integration partner deliverables against defined quality standards and contractual commitments
Supervise and develop direct reports in a matrixed environment, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and career development
Build and sustain trusted relationships with VA client stakeholders across all levels, translating needs into actionable technical requirements
Advise clients on strategic and technical solution options to drive mission outcomes
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, scientific, or healthcare disciplineand 15+ years of experience.(Or commensurate experience
7–10 years of program or product management experience in a healthcare IT or federal technology environment
Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent products or projects in a matrixed, cross-functional organization
Proficiency in Agile/Scrum delivery, including roadmap development and measurable outcome definition
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align priorities and manage expectations across diverse groups
Experience managing subcontractor or vendor teams and holding them accountable to delivery standards
Clearance Required:
Public Trust clearance eligibility (or active clearance)
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience supporting VA, OCC, or other federal health programs
Familiarity with video teleconferencing or telehealth platforms used in clinical or patient-facing settings
Experience with native mobile (iOS/Android) and web product delivery
Knowledge of healthcare compliance standards
Familiarity with cloud platforms, DevSecOps practices, or health data APIs
Proficiency in backlog management tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps
Background in user experience principles, usability testing, or supporting human-centered design processes
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