AI Program Manager
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AI Program Manager leading artificial intelligence strategy, governance, and operations for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Coordinating technical teams, federal stakeholders, and senior officials to advance Veteran care and services.
Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end technical program management for AI strategy, governance, and operations initiatives across the VA, including planning, scheduling, resource coordination, risk management, and performance evaluation.
- Develop and maintain program management artifacts such as project plans, risk registers, status reports, roadmaps, and program briefs.
- Facilitate coordination across VA business lines, technical teams, and federal partners.
- Monitor and evaluate program performance against defined metrics and milestones, identifying risks and recommending corrective actions.
- Support development and implementation of AI governance structures, intake processes, review boards, policy documentation, and accountability frameworks.
- Prepare and deliver briefings, executive summaries, and decision-support materials for senior VA officials and program stakeholders.
- Translate technical program status into clear, actionable insights.
- Serve as a liaison between technical teams, agency stakeholders, and leadership to ensure AI initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with federal policy and VA mission priorities.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience providing technical program leadership.
- Demonstrated track record organizing, executing, and evaluating complex technical program efforts.
- No minimum education requirement specified; equivalent combination of education, certifications, and professional experience will be considered.
- Prior experience supporting federal agency clients, preferably the Department of Veterans Affairs or another federal health, defense, or civilian agency.
- Ability to obtain and maintain VA network access.
- Must meet applicable federal background investigation requirements.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship offered.
- Experience managing cross-functional teams and stakeholder relationships in a matrixed federal contracting or government program environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- PMP or equivalent program management certification strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with federal AI policy and governance frameworks, including OMB AI memoranda, Executive Order 14110, and VA AI governance directives.
- Experience supporting AI, data, or emerging technology programs within a federal health IT or Veterans-serving organization.
- Knowledge of Agile and hybrid program management methodologies in federal contracting contexts.
- Experience developing governance documentation, program charters, or policy frameworks for technology initiatives in a large federal agency.
Benefits:
- Equal opportunity employer
- Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply



















