Project Manager - Implementation

iCallidus; United States; Remote; USD 106,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Short-term disability

Life insurance

PTO

Job summary

iCallidus seeks a Project Manager - Implementation to support the VA’s Electronic Health Record modernization. You will lead planning, align timelines, dependencies, and deliverables across technical and program management teams, ensuring non-Oracle activities are synchronized with deployment milestones.

Location options include Metro DC, Denver, or Remote with prior approval. You will document plans, perform gap analyses, track readiness, and coordinate with VA and contractor teams to keep

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health IT, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in implementation planning for large-scale IT/health information systems.
• Familiarity with EHR deployment planning, preferably Cerner/Oracle Health platforms.
• Strong understanding of implementation lifecycle elements such as infrastructure, data migration, training, and testing.
• Excellent organizational, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, and other planning/tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop a master Implementation Plan integrating Oracle Health and non-Oracle deployment activities.
• Maintain documentation of implementation tasks including hardware setup, software configuration, training, testing, data migration, and go-live activities.
• Ensure synchronization between deployment and release management, training schedules, and site readiness.
• Conduct detailed gap analyses to identify missing or unclear implementation activities related to non-Oracle responsibilities.
• Integrate facility-specific activities into the enterprise-wide roadmap to ensure consistency and completeness.
• Coordinate with VA and contractor teams to identify and fill critical planning gaps.
• Coordinate with technical teams to confirm infrastructure, network capacity, and quality-of-service requirements.
• Collaborate with site leadership, product managers, and operations teams to ensure site-specific tasks are incorporated into plans.
• Track implementation readiness and manage pre-deployment Go/No-Go checklists.
• Facilitate planning meetings with facility staff, deployment teams, and EHRM-IO leadership.
• Ensure collaboration between Change Management, Training, Testing, and Product Development workstreams.
• Provide timely updates and status reports to Government leadership and stakeholders.
• Maintain and update the Implementation Plan throughout the program lifecycle.
• Prepare briefing materials and participate in readiness reviews and planning sessions.
• Document implementation metrics, lessons learned, and best practices for reuse in future deployments.

Skills

Project management

EHR deployment planning

Stakeholder engagement

Microsoft Project

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Health IT/PM/Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

The Project Manager – Implementation will support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Electronic Health Record Modernization Integration Office (EHRM-IO) by leading and coordinating detailed planning efforts for the deployment of the Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) across the VA enterprise. The planner will develop and maintain comprehensive implementation plans that integrate timelines, roles, dependencies, and deliverables aligned with strategic and technical objectives. This role ensures that non-Oracle implementation activities are documented, scheduled, and executed in harmony with overall deployment milestones and technical readiness. The planner will work collaboratively across technical, operational, and program management teams to ensure a smooth transition for each deployment wave.

About iCallidus

Tech

Description

Project Manager - Implementation

Location: Metro DC; Denver, CO; or Remote (with prior approval).

Contingent Upon Award

At iCallidus, we are innovators harnessing the power of creative thinkers to develop, execute, and manage groundbreaking IT solutions. Our multidisciplinary team excels in cybersecurity, digital modernization, transformation, and strategic management, ensuring our clients stay ahead in a dynamic tech landscape. We prioritize user-centric designs, building secure, scalable, and efficient systems tailored to meet specific business needs. Our commitment to cost-effective solutions enables clients to achieve more without significant cost escalations. With a robust portfolio of successful projects across various sectors and a proven track record, we consistently deliver high-quality results, helping organizations enhance performance and security while embracing the future of technology.

Key Responsibilities:

Comprehensive Implementation Planning

• Develop a master Implementation Plan integrating Oracle Health and non-Oracle deployment activities.
• Maintain documentation of implementation tasks including hardware setup, software configuration, training, testing, data migration, and go-live activities.
• Ensure synchronization between deployment and release management, training schedules, and site readiness.

Gap Analysis and Integration Support

• Conduct detailed gap analyses to identify missing or unclear implementation activities related to non-Oracle responsibilities.
• Integrate facility-specific activities into the enterprise-wide roadmap to ensure consistency and completeness.
• Coordinate with VA and contractor teams to identify and fill critical planning gaps.

Site Readiness and Dependency Management

• Coordinate with technical teams to confirm infrastructure, network capacity, and quality-of-service requirements.
• Collaborate with site leadership, product managers, and operations teams to ensure site-specific tasks are incorporated into plans.
• Track implementation readiness and manage pre-deployment Go/No-Go checklists.

Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination

• Facilitate planning meetings with facility staff, deployment teams, and EHRM-IO leadership.
• Ensure collaboration between Change Management, Training, Testing, and Product Development workstreams.
• Provide timely updates and status reports to Government leadership and stakeholders.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain and update the Implementation Plan throughout the program lifecycle.
• Prepare briefing materials and participate in readiness reviews and planning sessions.
• Document implementation metrics, lessons learned, and best practices for reuse in future deployments.

Key Deliverables:

• A comprehensive Implementation Plan, including both initial and updated versions, outlining the strategy and timeline for deployment.
• A Gap Analysis Report identifying non-Oracle implementation activities and areas requiring attention.
• Site-specific readiness assessments and tracking tools to monitor preparedness across locations.
• Go/No-Go readiness checklists to support decision-making at key implementation milestones.
• Documentation of implementation metrics and lessons learned to inform continuous improvement and future deployments.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Health IT, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field; PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in implementation planning for large-scale IT or health information systems, preferably in federal or clinical environments.
• Familiarity with Electronic Health Record (EHR) deployment planning, preferably Cerner/Oracle Health platforms.
• Strong understanding of implementation lifecycle elements such as infrastructure, data migration, training, and testing.
• Excellent organizational, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, and other planning/tracking tools.

Clearance Requirement:

Must be eligible to obtain and maintain Tier 2 Moderate Risk (MBI) clearance.

Benefits:

Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(K), Short Term Disability, Standard Basic Life Insurance, PTO.

EEO Statement

iCallidus is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate because of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

Salary

$106,000 - $143,000 per year