Remote Deputy Project Manager, Health IT Programs

GovCIO; Augusta (ME); Remote; USD 130,000 - 140,000; 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 Deputy Project Manager to support the Project Manager in planning, coordination, and execution of complex VA initiatives, including VistA transition and EHR modernization. The ideal candidate has experience supporting a federal civilian agency, preferably the VA, and can operate in a dynamic environment with evolving client needs.

The role is fully remote within the United States, with core business hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Eastern Time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems, Business, or a related scientific or technical discipline.
• 15+ years of work experience required.
• 10 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for the required degree.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams in a remote environment.
• Experience operating in an agile environment is desirable, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in managing day-to-day program execution, priorities, deliverables, and stakeholder commitments.
• Coordinate activities across technical SMEs, Data Analysts,Technical Writers, project teams, government stakeholders, and partner organizations.
• Translate client requirements and strategic direction into actionable plans, priorities, and measurable outcomes.
• Monitor scope, schedule, risks, dependencies, issues, and resource requirements across multiple concurrent activities.
• Identify emerging requirements, anticipate challenges, and develop practical solutions before they impact delivery.
• Ensure team activities, accomplishments, risks, and emerging work are accurately tracked, documented, maintained, and communicated to leadership.
• Support development of executive briefings, status reports, presentations, project plans, and other program deliverables.
• Facilitate cross-functional reporting and meetings, drive action items to closure, and maintain accountability for commitments.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and apply innovative approaches to program execution.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and extension of project leadership, promoting collaboration, adaptability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Remote leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems, Business, or related

Job description

GovCIO is seeking a Deputy Project Manager to support the Project Manager in planning, coordination, and execution of complex VA initiatives, including VistA transition and EHR modernization. The ideal candidate has experience supporting a federal civilian agency, preferably the VA, and can operate in a dynamic environment with evolving client needs.

The role is fully remote within the United States, with core business hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Eastern Time.