Senior Federal Project Manager - Risk Management
Oracle · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $141,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Lead federal program activities for healthcare systems.
- Manage risk framework and client deliverables.
- Analyze data for risk mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with internal/external stakeholders.
- Requires 6-8 years program/project management.
About the role
About Oracle Health Government Services
We’re on a journey to advance how health happens with technologies that support clinicians, inspire innovation, empower patients, and save lives. Our mission? To create a human-centric healthcare experience powered by unified global data. It’s a big challenge, but big challenges are what we do best. We’re already transforming some of the world’s largest health systems—helping them turn data into lifesaving decisions and better patient care. We want people just as dedicated as we are making history with the advancement of Federal Healthcare systems. If you’re excited about making healthcare more human, you’ve come to the right place. Oracle Health Government Services is seeking a skilled Federal Program Manager to join our mission-driven organization. In this role, you will be responsible for leading program activities and ensuring successful delivery across Oracle’s risk management framework. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of federal contracting rules and regulations and be comfortable operating within a highly regulated environment. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams—both internal stakeholders and client partners—so familiarity with systems development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies, business process re-engineering, and program management best practices is essential for applying our risk management framework.Responsibilities
The responsibilities for this role include:- Data analysis: Analyzing data to formulate risk and issue identification for effective mitigation management.
- Forecasting trends: Reviewing task order scope to proactively identify potential risks and issues based on data from previous deployments.
- Risk Strategy: Partner with Task Order Owners to help formulate risk mitigation and issue resolution strategies to reduce the probability and impact of thematic risks across scope, schedule, and cost.
- Risk Management: Manage a portfolio of risks and issues for one to two concurrent task orders focused on the following: Risk and Issue Tracking. Ensure risks and issues are tracked in the appropriate tools and ensure the risk/issue task order portfolio is up to date.
- Risk and Issue Reporting: Ensure all risk reporting (client deliverables and internal deliverables) is timely, accurate, and complete.
- Risk and Issue Controls: In partnership with Task Order Owners, establish weekly/bi-weekly review meetings to review the risk portfolio status.
- Continuous improvement: Periodically review Oracle Health’s risk management framework, processes, tools, and policies and offer improvements to increase efficiency, improve scalability, and reduce cost.
Qualifications
The qualifications for this role include:- Six to eight years of large-scale program and project management.
- Prior project team leadership or management experience.
- Comfortable working in a matrix management environment with multiple stakeholders.
- Strong communication skills with internal stakeholders, external stakeholders, clients, and vendors.
- Undergraduate degree strongly preferred.
- PMP credential from PMI strongly preferred.
- Ability to travel up to 20%.
Disclaimer
Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements. Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only US: Hiring Range in USD from: $70,600 - $141,200 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
About Us
Only Oracle brings together the data, infrastructure, applications, and expertise to power everything from industry innovations to life-saving care. And with AI embedded across our products and services, we help customers turn that promise into a better future for all. Discover your potential at a company leading the way in AI and cloud solutions that impact billions of lives. True innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That’s why we’re committed to growing a workforce that promotes opportunities for all with competitive benefits that support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs. We’re committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing accommodation-request_mb@oracle.com or by calling 1-888-404-2494 in the United States. Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.Key skills/competency
* Project Management * Risk Management * Federal Contracting * SDLC Methodologies * Business Process Re-engineering * Stakeholder Management * Data Analysis * Trend Forecasting * Issue Resolution * PMP CredentialSkills & topics
- Senior Federal Project Manager
- Risk Management
- Project Management
- Federal Contracting
- SDLC
- Data Analysis
- Stakeholder Management
- Healthcare IT
- Program Management
- Issue Resolution
How to get hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight your experience with federal contracting rules, regulations, and risk management frameworks. Quantify your achievements in project leadership and stakeholder collaboration.
- Tailor your application: Emphasize your understanding of SDLC methodologies and business process re-engineering. Showcase your ability to work in a highly regulated environment.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience in data analysis, trend forecasting, and risk mitigation strategies. Prepare examples of leading large-scale federal projects.
- Research Oracle Health: Understand their mission to advance healthcare systems and their role in federal healthcare. Align your experience with their commitment to innovation and patient care.
Technical preparation
Master federal contracting regulations (FAR, DFARS).,Deepen knowledge of SDLC and BPR methodologies.,Practice data analysis for risk identification.,Familiarize with Oracle's risk management tools.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex federal project you managed.,How do you mitigate risks across scope, schedule, cost?,How do you handle disagreements with stakeholders?,Give an example of continuous process improvement.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the typical career progression for a Senior Federal Project Manager at Oracle Health Government Services?
- While specific paths vary, a Senior Federal Project Manager at Oracle Health Government Services can often progress into roles with broader program oversight, such as Director of Federal Programs, or specialize further in areas like risk management or specific federal healthcare initiatives. Continuous professional development and performance are key to career advancement within Oracle.
- What specific federal contracting rules and regulations are most important for this Senior Federal Project Manager role?
- For this role, a strong understanding of regulations governing federal contracts, including FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement), is crucial. Familiarity with compliance requirements within the healthcare sector, such as HIPAA, is also highly beneficial, alongside an understanding of the unique requirements for government IT projects.
- How does Oracle Health Government Services approach risk management in federal projects?
- Oracle Health Government Services employs a structured risk management framework that involves proactive identification, analysis, and mitigation of risks across scope, schedule, and cost. This includes rigorous tracking, timely reporting to clients and internal teams, and continuous improvement of the framework itself, often in partnership with Task Order Owners.
- What does 'operating within a highly regulated environment' mean for a Senior Federal Project Manager at Oracle?
- Operating in a highly regulated environment means adhering strictly to government mandates, compliance standards (like HIPAA for healthcare data), and federal contracting rules. It requires meticulous documentation, robust security protocols, and a deep understanding of the compliance landscape to ensure project success and client trust.
- How important is the PMP credential for this Senior Federal Project Manager position at Oracle?
- While an undergraduate degree is strongly preferred, the PMP credential from PMI is also strongly preferred for this Senior Federal Project Manager role. It indicates a standardized level of project management knowledge and experience, which is highly valued in managing complex federal projects within Oracle.
- What kind of data analysis is expected from a Senior Federal Project Manager at Oracle Health?
- The role involves analyzing data to identify potential risks and issues for effective mitigation. This includes reviewing past deployment data to forecast trends and proactively spot potential problems in current task order scopes. The goal is to use data-driven insights for proactive risk management.
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