Federal Project Manager III - Post Go-live Readiness

Oracle

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About The Position

The Site Project Manager is responsible for site-specific Post Go-Live
Transition Readiness project plan management; completing deliverable status
reports to the client and internal teams; coordinating activities and ownership
with client counterparts; executing Transition Readiness Methodology to ensure
local informatics readiness to assume ownership of EHR support; advising the
client on expectations in a consultative role; and managing client
communication.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, nursing, health informatics, business, or a related field (required)
• 5+ years of experience in healthcare IT, clinical informatics, or EHR implementation/project management (required)
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Health/Cerner solutions, including design, build, implementation, troubleshooting, and optimization (required)
• Experience leading site-specific readiness projects related to EHR implementation and transition
• Ability to track deliverables and align them with Post Go-Live (PGL) Readiness milestones
• Strong understanding of Event-Driven Methodology (EDM) and transition frameworks
• Ability to assess current-state processes and provide strategic recommendations for future-state improvements
• Experience designing, configuring, and implementing Oracle Health/Cerner solutions, including clinical and operational workflows
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve EHR-related issues, collaborating with IT and clinical staff
• Familiarity with Millennium architecture, PowerChart, Orders, and other Oracle Health/Cerner applications
• Understanding of system testing, validation, and optimization to enhance user adoption and system performance
• Deep understanding of clinical workflows, informatics principles, and site readiness requirements
• Knowledge of VA and Oracle Health (Cerner) policies, contract, EHR governance, and post-go-live expectations
• Familiarity with EHR data governance, reporting, and compliance (HIPAA, HITECH, etc
• Experience engaging with local site informatics teams, leadership, and Oracle Health workstreams
• Ability to facilitate collaborative problem-solving between technical, clinical, and operational teams
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for presenting readiness updates and reports
• Ability to work across multiple internal and external teams, ensuring alignment and shared objectives
• Professional presence with the ability to foster a culture of change and adaptability
• Agile and flexible in dynamic environments, able to adjust priorities as needed
• Ability to work independently with minimal instruction, making informed decisions and driving initiatives forward
• Comfortable managing ambiguity and navigating complex challenges with a solution-oriented mindset
• Positive attitude and commitment to fostering collaboration and continuous improvement
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence, or similar project tracking tools
• Ability to interpret EHR performance metrics and readiness indicators to drive decision-making
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to proofread and edit content to ensure high-quality deliverables

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in health informatics, public health, business administration (MBA), or project management (preferred)
• Experience managing EHR transitions or post-go-live optimization efforts (strongly preferred)
• Prior experience working in a hospital, healthcare system, or VA environment (preferred)
• PMP (Project Management Professional) – if responsible for large-scale project planning
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS) – validates informatics expertise
• Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher) – if involved in process improvement
• Change Management Certification (e.g., Prosci) – beneficial for driving EHR adoption
• Familiarity with change request tracking, ticketing systems, and ITIL service management processes (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Manage all communication and relationships between the site and the Oracle Health Readiness Team
• Manage the site-specific project plan and timeline and drive local site Informatics to success in preparing them for their roles Post Go-Live
• Present content and drive execution of the Readiness Support Methodology at a local level
• Own coordination of the Event Driven methodology with internal and external stakeholders for specified site(s)
• Work closely with internal Engagement Management Team on Deployment schedules and events
• Coordinate and manage all site call and event execution
• Responsible for tracking the timeline for IMS Updates to the VISN PM
• Responsible for tracking the timeline of PGL events for the MPR to report back to VISN PM
• Responsible for tracking and management of the Readiness Checklist
• Participate in internal scrums with Site Readiness counterparts
• Manage all site-specific risks and report back through internal Site Readiness scrums

Benefits

• flexible medical
• life insurance
• retirement options
• volunteer programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees