Program Manager
Listed on 2026-07-08
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Management
Program / Project Manager, Change Management, IT Project Manager, Operations Management
Role:
Program Manager - CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
Location: Tysons Corner, VA (Hybrid)
Duration: Full-time
Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Program Manager with deep CMS domain expertise and a proven track record managing large‑scale federal technology programs. This individual will lead complex CMS initiatives involving software design, development, modernization, operations & maintenance (O&M), analytics, and digital transformation efforts.
The ideal candidate will have experience managing enterprise‑scale federal contracts valued at $80M+ with large cross‑functional teams of approximately 90+ personnel, while driving delivery excellence, stakeholder engagement, operational performance, and compliance with CMS standards.
This role requires a strong blend of program leadership, federal healthcare experience, Agile/SAFe delivery expertise, and the ability to manage highly visible client relationships in a fast‑paced federal environment.
Key Responsibilities- Lead end‑to‑end execution and delivery of complex CMS programs, ensuring performance, quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
- Manage large‑scale federal contracts involving software design, development, modernization, integration, and O&M support services.
- Oversee program scope, schedule, staffing, financials, risks, and deliverables across multiple technical and operational work streams.
- Manage geographically distributed teams of approximately 90+ personnel, subcontractors, and partner organizations.
- Serve as the primary interface with CMS leadership, contracting officers, CORs, and partner stakeholders.
- Drive execution across key CMS solution areas including:
- Program integrity and fraud analytics
- Data and analytics platforms
- Application development and modernization
- Cloud, digital transformation, and platform modernization initiatives
- Ensure adherence to CMS governance, reporting, lifecycle frameworks, security, and compliance requirements.
- Lead Agile/SAFe program delivery practices across engineering and operational teams.
- Establish and maintain program performance metrics, executive reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support business growth through proposal support, capture activities, transition planning, and strategic client engagement.
- Foster collaboration across technical, operational, QA, security, and business teams to ensure successful delivery outcomes.
- 10+ years of experience managing large‑scale federal IT and healthcare technology programs.
- Direct experience supporting CMS programs and initiatives (required).
- Proven experience managing enterprise federal contracts valued at $80M+ with large cross‑functional teams.
- Demonstrated experience managing software design, development, modernization, integration, and O&M programs.
- Strong understanding of CMS organizational structures, delivery environments, and stakeholder management.
- Experience managing subcontractors, distributed delivery teams, and multiple concurrent work streams.
- Strong client relationship management and executive communication skills within a federal environment.
- Experience with federal compliance, governance, reporting, and delivery frameworks.
- Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
- PMP certification required.
- Agile and/or SAFe certifications required.
- Experience supporting CMS programs such as:
- Program Integrity / Fraud Analytics
- Marketplace / Eligibility systems
- HCQIS or related CMS portfolios
- Experience working with leading CMS prime contractors and integrators.
- Experience supporting federal proposal development, capture efforts, and transition activities.
- Knowledge of cloud modernization, Dev Sec Ops , and enterprise data platforms.
- Successful delivery of large‑scale CMS programs on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Strong executive‑level client relationships and high customer satisfaction.
- Effective leadership and coordination across large cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.
- Delivery excellence that drives repeat business and supports organizational growth.
- Continuous improvement in operational efficiency, quality, and program performance.
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