Program Manager / Program Director CMS Federal Healthcare Program

Program Manager / Program Director CMS Federal Healthcare Program

Sky Solutions is a trusted partner in government contracting, empowering federal agencies with cutting-edge IT solutions. Our expertise spans AI-first enablement, delivering innovative solutions and advanced cybersecurity, fortifying digital ecosystems against emerging threats and digital transformation through low-code/no-code development, cloud solutions, and agile methodologies. We simplify complex processes and deliver breakthrough results for federal clients across healthcare, financial services, and national security.

Location: Tysons Corner, VA (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-time

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager / Program Director with strong CMS domain expertise and a proven track record supporting large-scale federal technology programs. This individual will provide senior delivery and operational leadership across complex CMS initiatives involving software development, modernization, integration, operations and maintenance (O&M), analytics, and digital transformation. The ideal candidate will have experience managing or providing senior leadership for federal technology contracts valued at $100M+ and teams of 100+ personnel, while driving delivery excellence, operational performance, stakeholder engagement, and compliance with CMS requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership and oversight for the execution and delivery of complex CMS technology initiatives.
• Oversee program scope, schedules, staffing, risks, dependencies, deliverables, and overall delivery performance across multiple technical and operational workstreams.
• Coordinate geographically distributed teams of 100+ personnel, including technical, operational, QA, security, business teams, subcontractors, and partner organizations.
• Serve as a senior interface with CMS leadership, Contracting Officers, CORs, and other customer stakeholders.
• Drive execution across areas including: Program Integrity and fraud analytics, Data and analytics platforms, Application development and modernization, Cloud and digital transformation, Enterprise platform modernization.
• Ensure adherence to CMS governance, reporting, security, compliance, and delivery requirements.
• Lead and support Agile/SAFe delivery practices across engineering and operational teams.
• Establish and monitor program performance metrics, status reporting, risks, issues, dependencies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide executive-level communication regarding program status, delivery risks, performance, and recommended actions.
• Foster collaboration across technical and functional teams to resolve delivery issues and maintain alignment with customer objectives.
• Support resource planning, staffing, transition activities, and operational readiness.
• Support customer relationship management, proposal activities, capture efforts, and strategic growth initiatives as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience supporting or managing large-scale federal IT and healthcare technology programs.
• Direct experience supporting CMS programs or initiatives is required.
• Proven experience managing or providing senior delivery leadership for federal technology programs/contracts valued at $100M+.
• Proven experience leading or overseeing large cross-functional teams of 100+ personnel, including distributed teams, subcontractors, and partner organizations.
• Demonstrated experience managing software development, modernization, integration, and/or O&M programs.
• Strong understanding of CMS organizational structures, delivery environments, and stakeholder relationships.
• Hands-on experience with Agile/SAFe delivery methodologies.
• Strong program governance, risk management, issue resolution, schedule management, resource management, and performance management experience.
• Excellent client relationship management and executive communication skills within a federal environment.
• Experience with federal compliance, governance, reporting, and delivery frameworks.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• PMP certification required.
• Agile and/or SAFe certification required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting CMS programs involving Program Integrity / Fraud Analytics, Medicaid / MMIS / Data Platforms, Marketplace / Eligibility Systems, HCQIS or related CMS portfolios.
• Experience managing $100M+ federal contracts and organizations with 100+ personnel.
• Experience working with leading CMS prime contractors and systems integrators.
• Experience supporting federal proposal development, capture activities, transition planning, and business growth.
• Knowledge of cloud modernization, DevSecOps, Agile/SAFe, and enterprise data platforms.
• Experience managing programs involving multiple contractors, vendors, and government stakeholders.

What Success Looks Like

• Consistent delivery of CMS initiatives against established schedule, scope, quality, and performance expectations.
• Strong relationships with CMS leadership and customer stakeholders.
• Effective coordination across 100+ personnel and multiple technical and operational workstreams.
• Proactive management of risks, issues, dependencies, and delivery challenges.
• Strong program visibility through accurate metrics, reporting, and executive communication.
• Continuous improvement in delivery quality, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Why Join Sky Solutions

• Opportunity to support mission-critical CMS federal healthcare initiatives.
• High-visibility role within a growing federal healthcare practice.
• Collaborative, Agile, and innovation-focused environment.
• Opportunity to work with experienced technical and program leadership.
• Ability to contribute to the continued growth and expansion of strategic CMS engagements.

Sky Solutions Benefits & Culture at a Glance

• Healthcare & Wellness
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage tailored to your needs.
  • Supplemental options like life insurance, disability, HSA/FSA available.
• Time Off & Work-Life Balance
  • Starting at 15 PTO days per year, increasing with tenure.
  • Plus 11 paid holidays to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
• Professional Growth & Development
  • Annual education stipend.
  • Access to thousands of online courses.
  • Formal mentorship programs for career advancement.
• Inclusive Culture
  • One Team mentality focused on collaboration and belonging.
  • Recognized as a Great Place to Work for six years straight.

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