Program Manager - Washington, United States - HRS Consulting, Inc.

Description

Program Manager - VHA
Washington, DC 20571

HRS Consulting, Inc.

is staffed by human performance and training professionals who specialize in assisting our clients to adopt the best practices of High Reliability Organizations.

Our experts include professionals with extensive experience introducing HRO principles and enthusiasm for HROs in healthcare. We have a portfolio of proven tools and systems to advance our customers' goals.


Position Description:


Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Executing targeted program goals by implementing disciplined, comprehensive, and flexible program management processes
• Monitoring project metrics, conducting rigorous risk management, and promptly reporting on approved cost, schedule, performance, and risk baseline
• Supporting integrated healthcare strategic planning by incorporating governmental healthcare program management best practices and integrating all required functions for a successful outcome
• Developing goals, objectives, strategies, performance measures, targets, improved programmatic outcomes, succession plans, and linkages to programming, budgeting, and evaluations
• Documenting gaps, risks, and other related issues that may impact program success
• Other program management tasks, as assigned
• Support onsite work days, as requested, in Washington DC
• Support business travel, as requested

Experience/Education Requirements (but are not limited to):

• U.S. Citizenship
• Eligibility to obtain Veterans Affairs (VA) suitability approval to access agency computer systems and facilities required to start work; current VA credentials preferred
• Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in Studies in Business Administration, Project Management, or related discipline
• PMP certification
• 10+ years of related experience employing proven systematic methods for collecting, analyzing, and leveraging information to evaluate healthcare projects, policies, and programs for effectiveness and efficiency
• Expertise working with VACO, 10NG, VISN, or similar VHA environment
• Experience planning, initiating, managing, executing, and closing out programs at the enterprise level
• Expertise in the implementation of program management processes to ensure program success
• Ability to clearly communicate and exchange information with coworkers, teammates, stakeholders, and other personnel, as required
• Proficiency working across the Microsoft Office Suite including proficiency with MS Excel

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• This job operates in a professional office environment with prolonged periods sitting at a desk, attending meetings, and using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and video teleconferencing equipment.
• This is a largely sedentary role; however, the ability to move office items such as files, laptop/computer equipment, meeting materials, and other work supplies may require carrying and lifting items up to 15 pounds at times.
• Business travel may be required.
• HRS Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training._
• We comply with Form I9 identity and legal work authorization requirements and utilize E-Verify for Employment Eligibility Verification in accordance the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA)._