PMP Certified Project Manager

Job Summary

Serving as the single contractor point of contact for the VA's Office of Suicide Prevention Sprints, the full-time PMP Certified Project Manager will oversee the full lifecycle of a large-scale program focused on Veteran mental health and suicide prevention initiatives, ensuring effective communication and coordination with VA stakeholders and contractor teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program management activities, including planning, executing, and closing projects in alignment with task order scope, schedule, and budget
• Develop and maintain program management artifacts such as schedules, risk registers, and status reports to inform VA leadership of progress and issues
• Identify and mitigate program risks proactively while coordinating cross-functional contractor staff and ensuring alignment with VHA priorities and federal regulations

Required qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience managing a large-scale program with multiple concurrent projects comparable to a federal task order
• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or a related field
• Experience supporting a large corporation or government agency, preferably in a large healthcare organization or federal health agency
• Ability to obtain and maintain a VA Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential and pass a background investigation
• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent credential required at time of hire