Principal Program Manager, Informatics (Remote)

GovCIO; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Corporate Discounts

Learning & Development platform

Training, Education and Certification 

Referral Bonus Program

Internal Mobility Program

Pet Insurance

Flexible Work Environment

Job summary

GovCIO is seeking a Program Manager to coordinate the delivery of application modernization, clinical informatics, and AI-enabled health IT initiatives for federal healthcare customers. You will partner with technical leads, developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to translate priorities into achievable delivery plans and manage day-to-day execution, schedules, risks, and release readiness.

The role supports Agile/SAFe delivery, integrates AI-enabled solutions into clinical workflows,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/informatics with 8–12 years of experience.
• 5+ years in technical project management or software delivery leadership.
• Experience coordinating multiple software teams or complex technical projects.
• Working knowledge of the software development lifecycle, Agile delivery, integrations, testing, and release management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical teams and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Experience using project and backlog management tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Manage project schedules, milestones, risks, dependencies, and delivery commitments.
• Coordinate work across development, testing, platform, and production support teams.
• Partner with Product Owners and Business Analysts to prepare requirements and maintain delivery-ready backlogs.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, cross-team planning, and release readiness reviews.
• Work with technical leads to identify impediments, evaluate delivery options, and resolve issues.
• Communicate project status, risks, and decisions to customer and internal leadership.
• Track delivery performance and support continuous improvement.
• Coordinate integration, testing, release readiness, and deployment activities for AI-enabled clinical applications.

Skills

Program management

Agile delivery

Stakeholder comms

Cross-functional leadership

Jira/Azure DevOps

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Informatics

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

SAFe

Job description

United States

Suitability/Public Trust

Fully remote

Project/Program Management

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring a Program Manager, to coordinate delivery of application modernization, clinical informatics, and AI-enabled health IT projects, including Ambient AI Scribe and related digital health initiatives supporting federal healthcare customers.

This role partners with technical leads, developers, clinical subject matter experts, business analysts, quality assurance teams, and customer stakeholders to translate priorities into achievable delivery plans. Responsibilities include managing day-to-day execution, schedules, risks, dependencies, and release readiness for assigned projects; supporting Agile and SAFe delivery practices; and coordinating the integration, testing, and deployment of AI-enabled solutions into clinical workflows.

This position is fully remote and reports to program leadership. The Program Manager coordinates contributing teams, communicates project status and delivery risks, and supports successful implementation, user adoption, and measurable outcomes for assigned initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage project schedules, milestones, risks, dependencies, and delivery commitments.

• Coordinate work across development, testing, platform, and production support teams.

• Partner with Product Owners and Business Analysts to prepare requirements and maintain delivery-ready backlogs.

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, cross-team planning, and release readiness reviews.

• Work with technical leads to identify impediments, evaluate delivery options, and resolve issues.

• Communicate project status, risks, and decisions to customer and internal leadership.

• Track delivery performance and support continuous improvement.

• Coordinate production issue resolution and incorporate follow-up work into project plans.

• Coordinate integration, testing, release readiness, and deployment activities for AI-enabled clinical applications, including Ambient AI Scribe, in partnership with technical and clinical leads.

• Partner with clinical subject matter experts, quality assurance, and change management teams to track workflow fit, user acceptance, adoption, and implementation issues.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, informatics, or a related field, and 8-12 years of experience (or commensurate experience).

• 5 or more years of experience in technical project management, software delivery leadership, or related roles.

• Experience coordinating multiple software development teams or complex technical projects.

• Working knowledge of the software development lifecycle, Agile delivery, application integrations, testing, and release management.

• Ability to communicate effectively with technical teams and nontechnical stakeholders.

• Experience using project and backlog management tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience supporting federal agencies, healthcare organizations, or health IT programs.

• Experience with application modernization, Appian, or other enterprise platforms.

• Experience with SAFe, Scrum of Scrums, or other approaches to coordinating multiple Agile teams.

• PMP, Scrum Master, or SAFe certification.

• Technical background in software development, databases, or systems integration.

• Familiarity with AI-enabled healthcare applications, clinical documentation workflows, or implementation of digital health solutions.

Clearance Required

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Posted Salary Range

USD $170,000.00 - USD $190,000.00 /Yr.

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?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here’s what you can expect:

• During the Interview Process

• Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team

• Camera must be on

• A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview

• During the Hiring Process

• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening

• Background check, to include:

• Criminal history (past 7 years)

• Verification of your highest level of education

• Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Corporate Discounts

• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content

• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*

• Referral Bonus Program

• Internal Mobility Program

• Pet Insurance

• Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full-time employees

Our employees' unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

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.