Project Manager

Aptive Resources

. Serve as Project Manager for one or more projects within the DEAN program .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management methodologies aligned with PMI standards, ensuring successful execution of large-scale programs within healthcare settings. Proficient in managing project schedules, risk assessments, and stakeholder communications while maintaining compliance with VA operational standards.

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Project Management Professional (PMP) CertificationLarge-Scale Program ManagementHealthcare AdministrationRisk ManagementVA Position of Public Trust Clearance

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementProgram ExecutionBudget ManagementSchedule DevelopmentRisk AssessmentIssue TrackingPerformance Metrics MonitoringContinuous Improvement ProcessesStakeholder EngagementLessons-Learned Reviews

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationLeadership EngagementCollaborationProblem-SolvingDependency Resolution

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Quality-Equivalent Certification

Industry Keywords

VHAFederal ContractingHealthcare OrganizationVA Information SecurityPublic Trust ClearanceE-VerifyDEAN Program

Tech Stack

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PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as Project Manager for one or more projects within the DEAN program
Provide day-to-day management of assigned project activities
Ensure deliverables are completed on scope, on schedule, and within budget
Plan, initiate, manage, execute, and close out assigned projects supporting VHA's integrated health care system
Apply structured project management methodologies aligned with PMI standards and federal contracting requirements
Provide project-level status updates to the Task Order Project Lead / Program Manager
Escalate risks and issues and recommend mitigation strategies
Develop and maintain project schedules, risk and issue logs, action item trackers, and status reports
Coordinate with internal project teams, VA program offices, and partner contractors
Align efforts, resolve dependencies, and drive execution of assigned workstreams
Monitor project performance metrics
Participate in lessons-learned reviews
Support continuous improvement of project execution processes aligned with VHA operational standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 4 years of demonstrated experience successfully managing a large-scale program encompassing multiple projects
At least 4 years supporting a large corporation, government agency, or health care organization
BA/BS degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related discipline
Experience planning, initiating, managing, executing, and closing out programs or projects in support of an agency's mission
Ability to obtain and maintain a VA Position of Public Trust clearance (Tier 2 / MBI)
Compliance with VA information security, privacy, system access, VA PIV credentialing, and onboarding requirements
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship
Federal contractor employment eligibility verification (E-Verify)
Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or comparable quality-equivalent certification required at time of hire
Familiarity with standard operations of VHA preferred
Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with organizational leadership preferred
Knowledge of the DEAN mission and function preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employment
Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply
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