Program Director; Remote

Position: Program Director (Remote)
United States

Suitability/Public Trust

Fully remote

IT Infrastructure & Network Engineering & Operations

** Overview*
* GovCIO is seeking an experienced  
** Program Director
** with deep expertise leading large-scale federal IT programs, hybrid infrastructure modernization, data center operations, Fin Ops, Service Integration and Management (SIAM), and business office integration to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Information Technology (OIT). In this role, you will serve as the senior accountable leader across multiple program work streams, collaborating closely with VA executive leadership, the COR, senior OIT partners, business stakeholders, technical leaders, and corporate operations to drive enterprise alignment, modernization strategy, and mission outcomes.

This role will act as a trusted advisor to VA leadership, ensuring high-quality delivery across Infrastructure Enhancements, Data Center Operations, Fin Ops, SIAM implementation, and Business Office Integration within a complex hybrid cloud and on-premises environment.

This position is fully remote, located in the United States.

** Responsibilities*
* + Serve as the primary interface to VA executive leadership, the COR, senior stakeholders, federal partners, and internal leadership.

+ Lead executive briefings, KPI reporting, quarterly optimization reviews, governance discussions, and strategic decision-making forums.

+ Establish and maintain governance structures, decision frameworks, escalation pathways, operating rhythms, and stakeholder engagement models.

+ Develop a deep understanding of VA's IT architecture, business operations, infrastructure priorities, modernization goals, funding posture, and ongoing transformation initiatives.

+ Oversee development and execution of the Strategic Infrastructure Optimization Plan (SIOP), Multi-Year Modernization Roadmap, and related transformation strategies.

+ Drive enterprise-wide modernization across hybrid infrastructure environments, including cloud, on-premises systems, data center operations, service delivery, and business office functions.

+ Integrate SIAM, Fin Ops, infrastructure optimization, data center engineering, and operational improvement initiatives into a unified program strategy.

+ Align program delivery with VA strategic priorities, portfolio needs, mission objectives, and funding models.

+ Lead delivery across functional domains, including Infrastructure Optimization, Data Center Engineering & Operations, SIAM framework implementation, Fin Ops maturity, cost optimization, incident management, and operational excellence.

+ Manage a large, multi-disciplinary team of 50+ personnel, including task leads, technical leads, delivery teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.

+ Ensure all deliverables meet client expectations for quality, timeliness, accuracy, compliance, and mission impact.

+ Champion Agile methodologies, performance-driven delivery models, transparent reporting, and continuous improvement practices.

+ Define, track, and report KPIs, OKRs/KRs, automation targets, service delivery metrics, operational performance measures, and executive-level outcomes.

+ Use data analytics, dashboards, and performance reporting to inform decision-making and improve program outcomes.

+ Conduct quality assurance reviews, performance assessments, risk reviews, and program health evaluations.

+ Drive innovation, operational maturity, technical excellence, and continuous improvement across all program work streams.

+ Maintain enterprise risk registers, mitigation strategies, compliance documentation, audit readiness materials, and disaster recovery posture.

+ Oversee incident management, response processes, system reliability improvements, service delivery maturity, and operational support functions.

+ Manage T&M level of effort, monitor underburn, identify resource gaps, and recommend reallocation strategies.

+ Oversee cost models, ROI tracking, financial governance, portfolio alignment, and financial optimization activities.

+ Partner with finance, recruiting, corporate operations, delivery leadership, and business office stakeholders to ensure program success.

+ Present and defend program strategies, delivery decisions, risks, tradeoffs, and recommendations clearly and confidently in both individual and team discussions.

+ Document and report on value delivery across IT initiatives to demonstrate impact and drive informed decision-making.

** Qualifications*
* ** Required Skills and Experience*
* + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Resource Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience may substitute for a degree.

+ 15+ years of experience leading large-scale federal IT programs, enterprise technology initiatives, or complex multi-workstream delivery environments.

+ Experience supporting VA, OIT, or similar federal health, benefits, or mission-focused IT environments.

+ Proven ability to manage large, complex, multi-disciplinary…