Program manager (remote)

The following states/districts are excluded from this job ad: AK, CA, CO, CT, DC, HI, LA, MA, MN, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, ND, OR, PR, RI, VT, WA, WY

Future Need - Actively Interviewing

Location: Remote in any United States jurisdiction not excluded from this job advertisement

Lead a mission-critical platform engineering program supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)! As the Program Manager, you will support technical, management, and administrative aspects directly impacting Veteran care.

Position Description:

The Program Manager provides strategic oversight and day-to-day management of a mission-critical VA healthcare cloud application while ensuring all contract requirements are performed in accordance with approved plans, schedules, and performance standards under a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).

Minimum/General Experience:

• 10 years of experience in program or project management;
• 5 years of experience managing complex federal information technology (IT) programs

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in information technology, computer science, engineering, business administration or related field;
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (preferred)

Essential Skills/Qualifications:

• Expert experience successfully managing complex technical programs in an Agile SAFe environment
• Expert experience supporting Federal Government programs and comparable enterprise-level applications and services that deliver Mission-Critical functionality
• Expert experience maintaining regular communication with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and Government technical leadership
• Expert experience with strategic planning and program oversight
• Expert experience coordinating technical and operational activities
• Expert experience scheduling and milestone management
• Expert experience with risk identification and mitigation
• Expert experience performing quality assurance and performance monitoring
• Expert experience coordinating with Government stakeholders and mission partners
• Expert experience with resource allocation and personnel management across various contract types (e.g., Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Materials (T&M))
• Excellent ability to manage complex multi-team programs with 24/7 operational requirements and stringent Service Level Agreement (SLA) commitments
• Above average knowledge of cloud-based platform operations, Amazon Web Services (AWS) GovCloud, and DevSecOps delivery models
• Knowledge of VA Office of Information Technology (OI&T) governance, cadence, and enterprise policies and directives
• Knowledge of VA Technical Reference Model (TRM) compliance
• Experience using Jira
• Experience supporting a federal agency
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

General Physical Requirements:

General Physical Requirements needed to perform the essential functions of this job may vary based on the location of the assignment.

Assignment Location - Remote

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Typing, communicating, repetitive motions. Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, view computer monitors and read. May need to view presentation screens and other visual aids in a virtual setting. Inside environmental conditions with protection from outside elements.

Security:

Active Federal Civilian Public Trust clearance

U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident that has lived in the United States for at least 3 years

Federal Civilian Public Trust Consists of a review of up to but not limited to: Covers 10 year period and in some instances lifetime events OPM Security Investigations Index (SII) DOD Defense Central Investigations Index (DCII) National Agency Check (NAC) records FBI name check FBI fingerprint check Credit report check Written inquiries to previous employers and references listed on the application for employment Potential interviews with the subject, spouse, neighbors, supervisor, coworkers Law enforcement check Court records check Education check - Attendance and Degrees Acceptable Credentials

Tasks/Activities include, but are not limited to:

• Serves as a primary point of contact regarding the program
• Maintains authority over all technical, management, and administrative contract performance objectives
• Oversees strategic planning, program execution, milestone management, and risk mitigation
• Delivers and maintains the Contractor Project Management Plan (CPMP), Weekly Progress Reports, Monthly Deliverables Reports, and Five-Year and One-Year Forecasts
• Leads PI Planning, Sprint Reviews, and executive-level milestone briefings in alignment with telehealth and scheduling cadence and SAFe governance
• Ensures all key personnel and supporting staff maintain compliance with VA policies, training requirements, and security directives
• Coordinates resource allocation, onboarding, and personnel transitions to ensure continuity of service with no degradation to platform operations
• Maintains transparent, proactive communication with the contracting officer and VA leadership on all issues, risks, and program status
• Oversees ad hoc data collection, reporting, and analysis requests
• Performs as an Oxley Supervisor/Team Lead: Perform as a Hiring Manager during the Recruiting Process
• Implement corporate goals; Establish and implement employee individual goals
• Oversee timesheets
• Support Paid Time Off (PTO) management and tracking, and compliance items
• Implement and monitor adherence to employee handbook, code of conduct, policies, and quality management practices
• Provide an environment that promotes productivity, efficiency, and quality
• Foster Oxley culture and engagement in all interactions
• Resolve employee issues; Address pain points; Provide guidance and problem solving
• Coach, mentor, motivate, and/or train employees
• Demonstrate familiarity with what each team member's responsibilities and assignments are
• Assemble weekly, bi-monthly, and/or monthly data for project reports; project past performance documents; and project/corporate metrics

Compensation & Benefits:

The annual projected pay range for this position is $118,305 - $164,227 with consideration being given to various factors including but not limited to qualifications, experience, job responsibilities, and geographic location.

Oxley Enterprises, Inc. offers a full array of benefits including: Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage for you and your family. Life Insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability paid for by the Company. Supplemental coverages including Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital. Additional Life insurance coverage for you and your dependents. 401k plan with various options to select based on your retirement goals.

Oxley Enterprises®, Inc. is a certified service-disabled veteran-owned (SDVOSB), veteran-owned (VOSB), and woman-owned small business (WOSB) that has 26 years of experience building and delivering quality IT systems and programs. Oxley is ranked in the INC 5000 7 times (2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025). Oxley is a 2019 - 2025 Department of Labor HIRE Vets Medallion Award Winner. Oxley is Virginia Values Veterans certified. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position at Oxley Enterprises, Inc., please send an email to our Human Resources Department at: careers@oxleyenterprises.com with the following information: Subject Line: Accommodation Request Provide a description of your accommodation request Include your contact information: Full name, Email address, Best number to reach you (optional)

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