Federal Project Manager III - Oracle Health (EHR General Readiness)

Federal Project Manager III - Oracle Health (EHR General Readiness)

Overview:

The Federal Project Manager is responsible for site-specific Pre and 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. This role requires 80% travel.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Manage all communication and relationships between the site and the Oracle Health Readiness Team.
• Manage the site-specific project plan and timeline, driving 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.

Recommended Qualifications For Project Manager

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, nursing, health informatics, business, or a related field (required).
• Master’s degree in health informatics, public health, business administration (MBA), or project management (preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in healthcare IT, clinical informatics, or EHR implementation/project management (required).
• Experience managing EHR transitions or post-go-live optimization efforts (strongly preferred).
• Prior experience working in a hospital, healthcare system, or VA environment (preferred).
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Health/Cerner solutions, including design, build, implementation, troubleshooting, and optimization (required).

Certifications (Preferred But Not Required)

• 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.

Core Skills & Competencies

Project Management & Execution

• 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.

Oracle Health/Cerner Solutions Expertise

• 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.

Healthcare & Informatics Expertise

• 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.).

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• 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.

Adaptability & Independent Work

• 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.

Technical & Analytical Skills

• 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.
• Familiarity with change request tracking, ticketing systems, and ITIL service management processes (preferred).
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to proofread and edit content to ensure high-quality deliverables.

Travel: 80%

Qualifications Disclaimer:

Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $79,100 - $158,200 per year. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.

Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion.
• Short term disability and long term disability.
• Life insurance and AD&D.
• Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child).
• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits.
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match.
• Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Financial planning and group legal.
• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance.

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

Career Level - IC3

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Key skills/competency

• Federal Project Manager
• Oracle Health
• EHR Implementation
• Clinical Informatics
• Healthcare IT
• Project Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Change Management
• Risk Management
• Go-Live Readiness