Job Description
Job Listing ID:
4496776 Job Title:
Program Director (Remote) Application Deadline:
Open Until Filled Job Location:
Salem
Date Posted:
05/22/2026 Hours Worked Per Week:
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Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly.
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United States Suitability/Public Trust Fully remote IT Infrastructure & Network Engineering & Operations Overview GovCIO is seeking an experienced Program Director with deep expertise leading large-scale federal IT programs, hybrid infrastructure modernization, data center operations, FinOps, Service Integration and Management (SIAM), and business office integration to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Information Technology (OIT). In this role, you will serve as the senior accountable leader across multiple program workstreams, collaborating closely with VA executive leadership, the COR, senior OIT partners, business stakeholders, technical leaders, and corporate operations to drive enterprise alignment, modernization strategy, and mission outcomes. This role will act as a trusted advisor to VA leadership, ensuring high-quality delivery across Infrastructure Enhancements, Data Center Operations, FinOps, SIAM implementation, and Business Office Integration within a complex hybrid cloud and on-premises environment. This position is fully remote, located in the United States. Responsibilities Serve as the primary interface to VA executive leadership, the COR, senior stakeholders, federal partners, and internal leadership. Lead executive briefings, KPI reporting, quarterly optimization reviews, governance discussions, and strategic decision-making forums. Establish and maintain governance structures, decision frameworks, escalation pathways, operating rhythms, and stakeholder engagement models. Develop a deep understanding of VA's IT architecture, business operations, infrastructure priorities, modernization goals, funding posture, and ongoing transformation initiatives. Oversee development and execution of the Strategic Infrastructure Optimization Plan (SIOP), Multi-Year Modernization Roadmap, and related transformation strategies. Drive enterprise-wide modernization across hybrid infrastructure environments, including cloud, on-premises systems, data center operations, service delivery, and business office functions. Integrate SIAM, FinOps, infrastructure optimization, data center engineering, and operational improvement initiatives into a unified program strategy. Align program delivery with VA strategic priorities, portfolio needs, mission objectives, and funding models. Lead delivery across functional domains, including Infrastructure Optimization, Data Center Engineering & Operations, SIAM framework implementation, FinOps maturity, cost optimization, incident management, and operational excellence. Manage a large, multi-disciplinary team of 50+ personnel, including task leads, technical leads, delivery teams, and cross-functional stakeholders. Ensure all deliverables meet client expectations for quality, timeliness, accuracy, compliance, and mission impact. Champion Agile methodologies, performance-driven delivery models, transparent reporting, and continuous improvement practices. Define, track, and report KPIs, OKRs/KRs, automation targets, service delivery metrics, operational performance measures, and executive-level outcomes. Use data analytics, dashboards, and performance reporting to inform decision-making and improve program outcomes. Conduct quality assurance reviews, performance assessments, risk reviews, and program health evaluations. Drive innovation, operational maturity, technical excellence, and continuous improvement across all program workstreams. Maintain enterprise risk registers, mitigation strategies, compliance documentation, audit readiness materials, and disaster recovery posture. Oversee inci... Job Classification:
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