[Remote] Program Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. TISTA Science and Technology Corporation is seeking a Program Manager to lead and deliver supply chain management programs, particularly focusing on ERP integration and implementation in a medical supply chain environment. The role involves managing program execution, building a team, and overseeing contract and budget management to ensure successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead a major ERP integration and implementation in a heavy brownfield environment, where multiple legacy systems must be retired, integrated, or run in parallel during transition
• Own integration strategy across VA's fragmented supply chain, including VHA Logistics (P&LO), Finance and Acquisition (Momentum), Prosthetics, HTM, Pharmacy, Sterile Processing, and Nutrition and Food Services, recognizing that acquisition is national while logistics is local and fragmented
• Sequence cutover, data migration, parallel operations, and decommissioning with minimal disruption to clinical and operational missions
• Drive integration readiness with VA enterprise platforms (VALIP, VAPO, VAEC) and adjacent modernization programs (EHRM and Oracle Health, FMBT, EAM/CMMS, ITAM)
• Manage cross vendor handoffs, decision logs, accountable interface owners, and integrated release calendars to prevent silent drift that breaks fixed release windows
• Lead end to end program management for SCM, from intake and PI Planning through release, stabilization, sustainment, and continuous improvement
• Run SAFe based Agile delivery, coordinating RTEs, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Agile Coaches across concurrent product teams
• Manage scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality with monthly Program Management Reviews to VA stakeholders
• Maintain ATO posture and continuous authorization in partnership with the security organization, ensuring POA&M closure, audit readiness, and zero overdue compliance
• Build, lead, and supervise the SCM execution team, including direct supervision of project managers, technical leads, functional leads, and delivery staff across geographically dispersed locations
• Stand up the team early through pre award staffing readiness and rapid SME onboarding
• Establish role clarity, performance expectations, career progression paths, and structured knowledge transfer to sustain a stable, mission aligned team
• Mentor and develop talent across the SCM team and the broader SCM Domain bench
• Own contract execution and financial performance for SCM under federal contract terms
• Manage program level burn rate, EAC and ETC, earned value, margin, and ceiling against contract terms; coordinate cost controls and change orders
• Manage CDRLs, deliverable acceptance, mods, REAs, and contract compliance; ensure work stays within scope, period of performance, and funding constraints
• Partner with TISTA Finance, Accounting, and Contracts on monthly financial reviews tied to delivery metrics
• Protect contract margin while meeting customer commitments
• Serve as the SCM domain voice as needed for SCM adjacent pursuits
• Contribute to win themes, solution shaping, and technical narratives in partnership with Capture and Proposal Managers, including participation in color reviews (Pink, Red, Gold)
• Support transition planning and execution as new SCM contracts are won

Skills

• 10+ years of federal IT program and project management experience, including direct experience planning and leading a major ERP integration and implementation in a heavy brownfield application environment (medical supply chain strongly preferred)
• Demonstrated experience building, leading, and supervising large delivery teams (50+ personnel) across multiple workstreams and dispersed sites
• Proven federal contract and budget management experience, including EVM, burn rate, CDRLs, mods, change orders, and contract compliance, on programs of $25M+ annual value
• Experience integrating modern ERP and SCM platforms (such as SAP, Oracle, Infor, Workday, Momentum, Nuvolo, GHX, ServiceNow) with legacy environments
• SAFe Agile at scale, including ART coordination and PI Planning
• Ability to obtain and maintain a VA Public Trust clearance
• Bachelor's Degree is required
• The ability to pass a Tier 2/Modest Background Investigation
• Direct VA program experience (SCM, VistA, IFCAP, GIP, EHRM, FMBT, VALIP, EAM/CMMS, Prosthetics, HTM)
• Familiarity with VistA logistics modules, including IFCAP, GIP, AEMS and MERS, BCMA, and Prosthetics
• Federal acquisition credentials (DAWIA, FAC P/PM) or PMP and PgMP
• RMF, ATO, and POA&M lifecycle management experience
• Existing relationships within VA OI&T, VHA Supply Chain, or VA acquisition leadership

Benefits

• Above Industry Healthcare Benefits
• Remote Working Options
• Paid Time Off
• Training/Certification opportunities
• Healthcare Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account
• Paid Life Insurance
• Short-term & Long-term Disability
• 401K Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays
• Military Leave

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