Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee comprehensive project management for AI strategy, governance, and operations workstreams, encompassing planning, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder engagement across VA program offices.

• Create, maintain, and report on integrated project plans, work breakdown structures, milestones, and status dashboards.

• Organize project meetings, working sessions, and governance reviews; document action items, decisions, and risks; and ensure timely follow-up.

• Recognize, monitor, and escalate project risks, issues, and dependencies, while formulating mitigation strategies.

• Facilitate collaboration among technical teams, VA government leads, and contract stakeholders to implement AI governance frameworks, policies, and operational artifacts.

• Draft and present written communications, briefings, and project documentation for senior VA leadership.

• Ensure that deliverables comply with contractual obligations and federal reporting standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3+ years of experience providing project management support in a technical or IT-focused setting.

• Proven capacity to manage multiple concurrent workstreams effectively.

• No specified minimum education requirement; equivalent combinations of relevant education, training, and professional experience will be evaluated.

• Previous experience assisting federal agency clients, preferably with the Department of Veterans Affairs or another federal health or civilian agency, is highly preferred.

• Capability to obtain and maintain VA network access and fulfill federal background investigation criteria.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States; this position does not provide visa sponsorship.

• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required; certification must be current and in good standing with PMI at the time of hire.

• Experience in supporting AI, data, or emerging technology programs within a federal health agency such as VA, HHS, or DoD.

• Familiarity with VA or federal IT governance frameworks, including VA Handbook 6500, FedRAMP, or NIST risk management standards.

• Working knowledge of Agile and hybrid project management methodologies, such as SAFe and Scrum.

• Experience in developing and managing Project Management Plans, Risk Registers, and CONOPS.

• Proficient in MS Project, Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms used in federal contracting environments.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.

• Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are strongly encouraged to apply.