Program Manager (Healthcare)

The Program Manager leads and oversees contract teams and priority program activities within the Defense Health Agency (DHA). This role serves as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to government stakeholders, providing program management and consultative support to drive execution of complex, high-visibility initiatives across clinical, research, and operational environments. The Program Manager is responsible for ensuring quality contract execution and delivery, while strengthening program management and translational research capabilities across the DHA.

Lead and manage cross-functional teams in the planning, execution, and delivery of complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives
Oversee program performance to ensure delivery within scope, schedule, and requirements
Develop and manage core program artifacts, including Program Management Plans, work breakdown structures, policy documents, and standard operating procedures
Manage reporting and deliverables, including Monthly Progress Reports across cost, schedule, risks, and outcomes
Oversee full project lifecycle activities, including scoping, planning, resource management, execution, monitoring and evaluation, closeout, and transition
Coordinate and facilitate work groups, governance forums, and stakeholder engagements to drive alignment and decision-making
Lead stakeholder engagement, including development of briefings, reports, and leadership communications
Provide consultative support to translate research, policy, and guidance into actionable implementation strategies and processes
Support development of frameworks, process maps, and data-informed approaches to guide program execution and decision-making
Oversee implementation-focused activities across dissemination, implementation, assessment, and sustainment phases
Identify and mitigate risks, barriers, and resistance to change while ensuring quality, continuity, and effective transition planning
M.D., PhD, or other relevant Doctoral Degree
Experience supporting programs within the Military Health System (MHS) or Defense Health Agency (DHA)
Experience leading teams of senior level consultants, project management offices (PMO), or Centers of Excellence (CoE)
Experience as a clinician, provider, public health professional, or health services researcher
Change Management certification

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