Federal Project Manager III - General Readiness

Oracle; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Oracle Health is seeking a Site Project Manager III to oversee site-specific Post Go-Live Transition Readiness plans and manage deliverable status reports for clients and internal teams. You will coordinate activities with client counterparts and execute Transition Readiness Methodology to ensure informatics readiness for ownership of EHR support.

You will advise clients on expectations, manage communications, and drive readiness events while collaborating with Oracle Health/Cerner teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a healthcare/IT related field.
• 5+ years of healthcare IT, clinical informatics, or EHR project management experience.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Health/Cerner solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage all communication between the site and Oracle Health Readiness Team.
• Drive site-specific project plan, timelines and readiness for Post Go-Live.
• Present Readiness content and execute the Readiness Methodology locally.
• Coordinate Event Driven methodology with stakeholders for site(s).
• Collaborate with Engagement Management on deployment schedules and events.
• Track timelines for IMS Updates to VISN PM and PGL events for reporting.

Skills

Project management

Delivery tracking

Event-driven knowledge

Change management

Stakeholder communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, nursing, health informatics, business, or a related field

Master’s degree in health informatics, public health, MBA, or project management

Tools

Oracle Health/Cerner configurations

Millennium architecture & PowerChart

Job description

Overview

The Site Project Manager is responsible for site-specific Post Go-Live Transition Readiness project plan management; completing deliverable status reports to the client and internal teams; coordinating activities and ownership with client counterparts; executing Transition Readiness Methodology to ensure local informatics readiness to assume ownership of EHR support; advising the client on expectations in a consultative role; and managing client communication.

Job Description

Site Project Manager III

Travel: 80%

Overview

The Site Project Manager is responsible for site-specific Post Go-Live Transition Readiness project plan management; completing deliverable status reports to the client and internal teams; coordinating activities and ownership with client counterparts; executing Transition Readiness Methodology to ensure local informatics readiness to assume ownership of EHR support; advising the client on expectations in a consultative role; and managing client communication.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Manage all communication and relationships between the site and the Oracle Health Readiness Team
• Manage the site-specific project plan and timeline and drive local site Informatics to success in preparing them for their roles Post Go-Live
• Present content and drive execution of the Readiness Support Methodology at a local level
• Own coordination of the Event Driven methodology with internal and external stakeholders for specified site(s)
• Work closely with internal Engagement Management Team on Deployment schedules and events
• Coordinate and manage all site call and event executionResponsible for tracking the timeline for IMS Updates to the VISN PM
• Responsible for tracking the timeline of PGL events for the MPR to report back to VISN PM
• Responsible for tracking and management of the Readiness Checklist
• Participate in internal scrums with Site Readiness counterparts
• Manage all site-specific risks and report back through internal Site Readiness scrums

Recommended Qualifications for Site Project Manager

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, nursing, health informatics, business, or a related field ( required )
• Master’s degree in health informatics, public health, business administration (MBA), or project management ( preferred )
• 5+ years of experience in healthcare IT, clinical informatics, or EHR implementation/project management ( required )
• Experience managing EHR transitions or post-go-live optimization efforts ( strongly preferred )
• Prior experience working in a hospital, healthcare system, or VA environment ( preferred )
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Health/Cerner solutions, including design, build, implementation, troubleshooting, and optimization ( required )

Certifications (Preferred But Not Required)

• PMP (Project Management Professional) – if responsible for large-scale project planning
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS) – validates informatics expertise
• Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher) – if involved in process improvement
• Change Management Certification (e.g., Prosci) – beneficial for driving EHR adoption

Core Skills & Competencies

Project Management & Execution

• Experience leading site-specific readiness projects related to EHR implementation and transition
• Ability to track deliverables and align them with Post Go-Live (PGL) Readiness milestones
• Strong understanding of Event-Driven Methodology (EDM) and transition frameworks
• Ability to assess current-state processes and provide strategic recommendations for future-state improvements

Oracle Health/Cerner Solutions Expertise

• Experience designing, configuring, and implementing Oracle Health/Cerner solutions, including clinical and operational workflows
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve EHR-related issues, collaborating with IT and clinical staff
• Familiarity with Millennium architecture, PowerChart, Orders, and other Oracle Health/Cerner applications
• Understanding of system testing, validation, and optimization to enhance user adoption and system performance

Healthcare & Informatics Expertise

• Deep understanding of clinical workflows, informatics principles, and site readiness requirements
• Knowledge of VA and Oracle Health (Cerner) policies, contract, EHR governance, and post-go-live expectations
• Familiarity with EHR data governance, reporting, and compliance (HIPAA, HITECH, etc.)

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Experience engaging with local site informatics teams, leadership, and Oracle Health workstreams
• Ability to facilitate collaborative problem-solving between technical, clinical, and operational teams
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for presenting readiness updates and reports
• Ability to work across multiple internal and external teams, ensuring alignment and shared objectives
• Professional presence with the ability to foster a culture of change and adaptability

Adaptability & Independent Work

• Agile and flexible in dynamic environments, able to adjust priorities as needed
• Ability to work independently with minimal instruction, making informed decisions and driving initiatives forward