Remote Deputy Project Manager, VA EHR Modernization

GovCIO; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

GovCIO seeks a Deputy Project Manager to assist in planning, coordination, and execution of complex VA initiatives, including VistA transition and EHR modernization. The role favors federal civilian agency experience and the ability to adapt to evolving client needs, working remotely across the United States.

The position requires strong problem-solving, rapid learning, collaboration, and translating strategic direction into actionable plans with measurable results, while supporting executive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, CS, Systems, Business, or a related scientific or technical discipline.
• 15+ years of work experience required.
• Ten (10) years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for the required degree.
• Project Team oriented mindset with excellent written and oral communication skills with good decision-making, interpersonal skills.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams in a remote environment.
• Collaboration: Working closely with other teams to support the delivery of solutions.
• Ability to work independently and conduct research with minimal guidance and supervision.
• Experience in operating in an agile environment is desirable, but not required.
• Experience within a large Enterprise Health IT environment, specifically with VA.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in 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 tracked 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

Leadership & stakeholder mgmt

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Remote team leadership

Agile PM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/Systems/Business

Job description

GovCIO seeks a Deputy Project Manager to assist in planning, coordination, and execution of complex VA initiatives, including VistA transition and EHR modernization. The role favors federal civilian agency experience and the ability to adapt to evolving client needs, working remotely across the United States.

The position requires strong problem-solving, rapid learning, collaboration, and translating strategic direction into actionable plans with measurable results, while supporting executive