Principal Program Manager, Informatics

RESPEC•Washington, DC

13d•Remote

About The Position

Big challenges need bold thinkers. If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned , which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability. At RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems . Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems. We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. The Principal Program Manager (PPM) is the executive-in-charge of the Operational Informatics Pipeline (OIP). This role is not merely administrative; it requires a deep understanding of clinical informatics to lead a "team-of-teams" in a Scaled Agile environment. The PPM is responsible for the delivery of over 200+ complex informatics features annually, ensuring they meet the rigorous standards of the VHA Office of Clinical Informatics (OCI). Detailed Scope of Work & PWS Alignment: Portfolio & Program Governance: Establish the programmatic infrastructure for the OIP. Replace traditional waterfall reporting with SAFe® metrics, including Flow Efficiency, Velocity, and Predictability. Strategic Risk Management: Conduct enterprise-level risk management, including the development of risk registers, mitigation plans, and impact evaluations for EHR modernization activities. Agile Transformation Leadership: Drive the "Agility at Scale" requirement. Facilitate quarterly Program Increments (PI) and ensure all 20+ annual iterations deliver high-value features to OCI stakeholders. Financial & Performance Oversight: Manage the Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract structure, ensuring all deliverables meet the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) standards (e.g., <3 grammatical errors, 100% on-time delivery).

Requirements

Expert mastery of Jira Align and Jira for backlog management and transparency.
Deep expertise in SAFe® Lean-Agile principles and the Continuous Delivery Pipeline (CDP).
Comprehensive understanding of the VA’s EHR transition from CPRS/VistA to Oracle Health.
Master’s Degree (or Bachelor’s + 20 years experience).
15+ years in clinical informatics program management.
Ability to obtain/maintain a VA Public Trust.

Responsibilities

Establish the programmatic infrastructure for the OIP.
Replace traditional waterfall reporting with SAFe® metrics, including Flow Efficiency, Velocity, and Predictability.
Conduct enterprise-level risk management, including the development of risk registers, mitigation plans, and impact evaluations for EHR modernization activities.
Drive the "Agility at Scale" requirement.
Facilitate quarterly Program Increments (PI) and ensure all 20+ annual iterations deliver high-value features to OCI stakeholders.
Manage the Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract structure, ensuring all deliverables meet the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) standards (e.g., <3 grammatical errors, 100% on-time delivery).