Federal Project Manager III – General Readiness

Job Description Site Project Manager IIITravel: 80%
Overview:

The Site Project Manager is responsible for site-specific Post Go-Live Transition Readiness project plan management; completing deliverable status reports to the client and internal teams; coordinating activities and ownership with client counterparts; executing Transition Readiness Methodology to ensure local informatics readiness to assume ownership of EHR support; advising the client on expectations in a consultative role; and managing client communication.

• Manage all communication and relationships between the site and the Oracle Health Readiness Team

• Manage the site-specific project plan and timeline and drive local site Informatics to success in preparing them for their roles Post Go-Live

• Present content and drive execution of the Readiness Support Methodology at a local level

• Own coordination of the Event Driven methodology with internal and external stakeholders for specified site(s)

• Work closely with internal Engagement Management Team on Deployment schedules and events

• Coordinate and manage all site call and event execution

• Responsible for tracking the timeline for IMS Updates to the VISN PM

• Responsible for tracking the timeline of PGL events for the MPR to report back to VISN PM

• Responsible for tracking and management of the Readiness Checklist

• Participate in internal scrums with Site Readiness counterparts

• Manage all site-specific risks and report back through internal Site Readiness scrums

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, nursing, health informatics, business, or a related field ( required )

• Master’s degree in health informatics, public health, business administration (MBA), or project management ( preferred )

• 5+ years of experience in healthcare IT, clinical informatics, or EHR implementation/project management ( required )

• Experience managing EHR transitions or post-go-live optimization efforts ( strongly preferred )

• Prior experience working in a hospital, healthcare system, or VA environment ( preferred )

• Hands-on experience with Oracle Health/Cerner solutions, including design, build, implementation, troubleshooting, and optimization ( required )

• PMP (Project Management Professional) — if responsible for large-scale project planning

• Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS) — validates informatics expertise

• Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher) — if involved in process improvement

• Change Management Certification (e.g., Prosci) — beneficial for driving EHR adoption

• Experience leading site-specific readiness projects related to EHR implementation and transition

• Ability to track deliverables and align them with Post Go-Live (PGL) Readiness milestones

• Strong understanding of Event-Driven Methodology (EDM) and transition frameworks

• Ability to assess current-state processes and provide strategic recommendations for future-state improvements

• Experience designing, configuring, and implementing Oracle Health/Cerner solutions, including clinical and operational workflows

• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve EHR-related issues, collaborating with IT and clinical staff

• Familiarity with Millennium architecture, Power Chart, Orders, and other Oracle Health/Cerner applications

• Understanding of system testing, validation, and optimization to enhance user adoption and system performance

• Deep understanding of clinical workflows, informatics principles, and site readiness requirements

• Knowledge of VA and Oracle Health (Cerner)…