Communications Lead (Project Manager Informatics)

Requisition ID 2026-4543 Job Summary The Communications Lead (Project Manager Informatics) manages information technology-related project activity supporting the VHA Office of Clinical Informatics (OCI) in the stabilization, recovery, and Post Go-Live (PGL) operation of the Oracle Health Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR), serving as the communications lead. The incumbent applies life cycle and project management methodologies to plan, execute, and track communications and change-support workstreams, managing cost, schedule, and performance while identifying and mitigating risks. Primary Responsibilities Serve as Communications Lead: plan, coordinate, and manage the communications workstream, including scope, schedule, resources, and deliverables. Manage IT/informatics project activities using established life cycle and project management methodologies; track cost, schedule, and performance progress. Identify and mitigate risks to communications and change-support activities; escalate issues with proposed resolutions. Direct and quality-review the work of communications and technical writing staff. Coordinate cross-functionally with change management, training, and informatics teams to align messaging with workflow and system changes. Apply SAFe Lean-Agile principles and practices to drive value and sustain organizational change and operational excellence through high-performing Agile teams. Prepare project-level inputs for weekly task reports, bi-monthly budget trackers, and monthly progress reports. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree. Minimum 10 years of experience managing Information Technology-related projects. Experience with life cycle and project management methodologies, including tracking cost, schedule, and performance. Experience with and demonstrated understanding of SAFe Lean-Agile principles and practices. Desired Qualifications PMP or equivalent project management certification. Experience leading communications or change-focused workstream