Project Director

Are you ready to help lead one of Vermont’s most ambitious and people-centered modernization efforts?
The Agency of Human Services (AHS) is seeking a collaborative, forward-thinking Deputy Director to support the transformation of our Integrated Eligibility & Enrollment (IE&E) system. This is a high-impact leadership role at the center of a multi-year initiative to modernize how Vermonters access health & human services through smarter technology, inclusive design, and sustainable operational change. As Deputy Director, you’ll be a key member of the IE&E Program Leadership Team, partnering closely with the Program Director and cross-agency stakeholders to shape strategy, guide implementation, and ensure alignment with policy and organizational goals.

You’ll support a portfolio of complex projects, contribute to procurement and vendor management activities, and help strengthen governance, communication, and coordination across business and technical teams.

Where You'll Work:
This is a hybrid position based in Waterbury, Vermont. The role requires a minimum of three days per week in the Waterbury office, with up to two days of remote work, depending on program needs and team coordination.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead collaborative planning and execution of IE&E modernization projects across AHS and the Agency of Digital Services (ADS)
• Support vision-setting, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communications
• Guide project teams in risk management, performance tracking, and resource coordination
• Contribute to procurement work streams and promote best practices in vendor management
• Facilitate program governance and ensure consistency of messaging, expectations, and decision-making

What You Bring:

• Experience supporting or leading large-scale system, program, or operational transformation
• Strong skills in project oversight, stakeholder alignment, and change management
• Experience with procurement, budgeting, or cross-functional coordination
• Ability to translate complex technical or operational concepts for diverse audiences
• Commitment to inclusive service delivery, continuous improvement, and public-sector mission

Why Join Us:
You’ll join a dedicated, mission-driven team that values transparency, collaboration, and growth. You’ll work in an environment that supports your development, respects your expertise, and empowers you to lead. And you’ll help shape a future where Vermonters experience more seamless, equitable access to the services they need.

The Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)'s mission is to improve Vermonters' health and well-being by providing access to high-quality, cost-effective health care. We have identified three priorities that support our mission:
Advancing value-based payments, modernizing information technology infrastructure, and operational performance improvement. Our department commits to executing our responsibilities and priorities while adhering to three core values:
Transparency, Integrity and Service.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
As part of our values of transparency, integrity, and service, we are committed to supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility as part of our person-centered culture. We actively celebrate our colleagues' and future colleagues' different abilities, racial identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported here.

Our State
Vermont is a "small but mighty" state. We are ranked as one of the top 10 states to raise a family in 2022. We are nationwide leaders for progressive social and educational policies. We are in Northern New England, 1.5 hours from Montreal and 3.5 hours from Boston. We have beautiful Lake Champlain, the Green Mountains, and year-round outdoor activities.

This position,
Project Director (Job Requisition #53660), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact garth.walker
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

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