Technical Project Director (Remote)

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Technical Project Director to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) the Healthcare Environment and Logistics Management (HELM) portfolio. The position will serve as the primary technical point of contact responsible for the nationwide implementation of Maximo as the Department of Veterans Affairs modernizes its supply chain management structure. This position is fully remote within the United States with core hours of operation from Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm ET.

Responsibilities

The Technical Project Director will be responsible for supporting product goals, resource planning, and monitoring and reporting progress; provide oversite of contractors as needed and provide complete oversight of program milestones to ensure contractor team is meeting those goals. Monitor risk as required for the Maximo program. Contractor will be responsible in sharing pertinent information with the Maximo team and other stakeholders as required. Liaise with VHA Special Projects Team, OIT Infrastructure Operations (IO) and End User Operations (EUO) personnel, Austin Information Technology Center (AITC) and other Infrastructure IPT Representatives, team System Stewards and technical SMEs, VA Privacy Office, VALOR, and any other internal or external stakeholders as required for Maximo implementation. Work with leads to create strategies to improve ongoing activities as needed. The successful candidate will have a combination of IT project experience, both large and small, and must be well-versed in the full systems development life cycle, COTS integration, strategic information planning, business process reengineering, Risk Management, Testing, Scheduling and Financial Management practices.

• Manages one or more programs of size and complexity, may manage an operating/field office, and supervises professional and technical personnel performing in their customary disciplines.

• Maintains aggressive efforts to achieve objectives.

• Prepares manpower staffing plans, including skill and labor mix, to support contract operations. May be responsible for recruiting, interviewing, and hiring staff.

• Monitors contract, subcontract, and funding; prepares forecasts of program financial performance.

• Acquires follow-on business associated with areas of responsibility and supports new business development by leading major proposals personally, or through subordinate program/project managers

• Managing the customer relationship and providing technical direction and leadership

• Managing all aspects of the development and implementation of assigned projects, providing a single point of contact for those projects

• Identifying and mitigating risks to the program

• Specifying systems requirements and insuring that completed systems meet requirements

• Tracking all infrastructure artifacts and compliance efforts. Facilitating infrastructure scrums, IPTs, retrospectives, and other technical meetings and Agile ceremonies as necessary. Coordinating Authority to Operate (ATO) effort. Liasing and coordinating with technical SMEs to monitor compliance artifacts, monthly scan results, POAM creation and progress; Risk Management Framework (RMF) progress to ensure steps are entered in a timely manner; compliance artifacts such as Business Impact Analysis (BIA), Privacy Threshold Analysis (PTA), etc. for timely completion

• Managing to cost, schedule, and performance for the engineering workstream. Able to define and implement project metrics for scope, schedule, and quality

• Developing detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports

• Effectively leading technical professionals and a cross-functional team

• Ensuring execution of quality deliverables within established schedules

• Collaborating with teams across the customer organization to improve processes, results, and customer experience

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

• Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, Science, Technology, or Business/Business related field plus 15 years of relevant experience

• Experience with IBM’s Maximo product as well as implementation of this product into medical facilities and clinics.

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

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience in server-less cloud technologies

• Previous experience or knowledge of supply chain systems and technology is preferred, but not required

• VA or federal contracting experience

Clearance: Must be able to obtain/maintain VA Suitability/Public Trust clearance.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers–people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can’t do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things – for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Posted Salary Range

USD $170,000.00 – USD $180,000.00 /Yr.

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Location US-Remote

ID 2025-5805

Category Project/Program Management

Position Type Full-Time