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

Summary

Oracle is a technology company providing AI, cloud, and healthcare solutions, including Oracle Health. The Federal Project Manager II will manage site-specific post-go-live EHR transition readiness projects, timelines, communications, risks, and stakeholder coordination. The role supports local informatics teams in assuming ownership of EHR support and requires extensive travel.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

• Applicants are required to read, write, and speak the following languages: English
• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, nursing, health informatics, business, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in healthcare IT, clinical informatics, or EHR implementation/project management
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Health/Cerner solutions, including design, build, implementation, troubleshooting, and optimization
• 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
• 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
• 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.)
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to proofread and edit content to ensure high-quality deliverables
• Master's degree in health informatics, public health, business administration (MBA), or project management
• Experience managing EHR transitions or post-go-live optimization efforts
• Prior experience working in a hospital, healthcare system, or VA environment
• 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
• Familiarity with change request tracking, ticketing systems, and ITIL service management processes

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Applicants are required to read, write, and speak the following languages: English
• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, nursing, health informatics, business, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in healthcare IT, clinical informatics, or EHR implementation/project management
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Health/Cerner solutions, including design, build, implementation, troubleshooting, and optimization
• 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
• 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
• 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.)
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to proofread and edit content to ensure high-quality deliverables

Nice to Haves

• Master's degree in health informatics, public health, business administration (MBA), or project management
• Experience managing EHR transitions or post-go-live optimization efforts
• Prior experience working in a hospital, healthcare system, or VA environment
• 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
• Familiarity with change request tracking, ticketing systems, and ITIL service management processes

Benefits

• May be eligible for bonus and equity.
• 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
• Flexible Vacation for all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position
• Accrued Vacation for 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.
• 11 paid holidays
• 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire, refreshing each calendar year; unused balance carries 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