Project Coordinator (Remote)

GovCIO is seeking a candidate for the position of Project Coordinator in support of its client, the OI&T Health Informatics Product Line at Department of Veterans Affairs.  In this role, the candidate will assist in project coordination activities and disseminate information to Clinical Informatics & Data Management sub-product line team members, as well as key stakeholders and senior leaders in the Health Informatics product line and Health Services Portfolio through clear and effective communication channels. In addition, the coordinator will focus on collaboration with staff with respect to facilitating release management activities, manage the intake requests for all products, and participate in process improvement initiatives. The environment is dynamic, and client needs are often evolving; flexibility and forward-thinking views are important for success. This is a fully US based remote position with core hours of operation from 8 AM to 5 PM eastern time.

• Streamline operations, manage timelines, ensure project success, as well as record project initiatives.
• Oversee intake processes: incoming requests, assignment, and communications.
• Assist Leadership, Project Managers and Product Managers with projects (kick offs through closing), reports, presentations, and intake requests.
• Coordinate project activities and timelines across cross-functional teams
• Identify areas for process improvement and implement solutions to enhance productivity and quality to our customers.
• Collaborate in resource allocation, capacity planning, and team coordination to optimize project workflows.
• Support Agile project management processes and methodologies, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and sprint reviews.
• Facilitate project intake meetings, status updates, and retrospectives to drive continuous improvement.
• Review and provide support as needed for Kanban and Jira tracking, updates, and reporting.
• Collaborate and interact well with others and develop and manage high-quality professional deliverables on projects and tasks.
• Conduct gap analysis to determine strengths of current approaches and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Education Requirements:  Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related technical discipline is required and 8+ years of experience with degree. 8-10 years of relevant experience may be substituted for the education requirement
• Excellent verbal and oral communication skills, highly organized, and detail oriented
• Experience working independently to conduct research with minimal guidance and supervision
• Experience implementing process improvement strategies
• Ability to understand a diverse set of communication styles and respond in a way that will resonate with a multi-functional audience
• Familiarity and general knowledge and understanding of the product release management process
• Familiarity and general knowledge and understanding of the product intake process
• Familiar and experience with Agile methodologies such as SAFe and Scrum
• Familiarity and experience using Jira
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing priorities, while maintaining a positive attitude
• Experience in documenting project requirements and making updates to key project/product artifacts with attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Experienced in the basic components of project management: Planning/scheduling, reporting, risk management, project coordination, time management/deadlines and documentation
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite such as (SharePoint, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Visio, MS Teams, and Outlook)

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience within a Health IT environment
• Experience with Project Management Risk and Issue identification, and documentation
• Experience with the Department of Veterans Affairs
• Experience beyond the basic level with Jira, GitHub, and SNOW
• Experience beyond the basic level with Product Management Lifecycle
• Experience beyond the basic level supporting release management, in an Agile environment
• Experience beyond the basic level supporting risk management, in an Agile environment
• Experience beyond the basic level supporting product management intake processes and teams
• Experience tracking timelines and performance progress
• Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills

Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance 

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.