GovCIO is currently hiring for a Lead, Enterprise Clinical Informatics & AI Programs to lead the execution and scaling of AI-enabled clinical informatics initiatives, with an initial focus on Ambient AI Scribe capabilities across federal healthcare environments. This role is responsible for driving end-to-end program delivery, aligning clinical, technical, and operational stakeholders, and ensuring successful adoption of solutions that improve provider experience, clinical workflows, and care delivery outcomes. This position will be fully remote within the United States and will operate at the enterprise level, coordinating multiple workstreams and cross-functional teams. The Lead serves as the primary authority for program execution, responsible for portfolio-level delivery, Program Increment (PI) planning alignment, and ensuring measurable value across all contributing teams. This role generally reports to a Program Manager.

Responsibilities

Leads enterprise-level clinical informatics and AI-enabled programs, including oversight and scaling of Ambient AI Scribe capabilities across healthcare environments. Oversees program execution across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment of clinical, technical, and operational stakeholders. Directs Program Increment (PI) planning, coordination, and delivery within SAFe-aligned environments to support continuous value delivery. Manages cross-functional teams comprised of multidisciplinary staff, including clinical, engineering, data, and operations personnel. Establishes and maintains integrated program plans, including scope, schedule, resource coordination, and risk mitigation strategies. Monitors program performance, budgets, and timelines; provides executive-level reporting and ensures alignment with strategic objectives. Identifies program risks and issues; develops mitigation strategies and facilitates resolution to support program success and stakeholder satisfaction. Drives clinical workflow optimization by translating operational needs into scalable informatics-enabled solutions. Leads stakeholder engagement across program offices, clinical leadership, and external partners to ensure alignment, usability, and adoption. Oversees coordination of vendor and partner activities, ensuring deliverables align with program objectives and quality standards. Defines program requirements and guides lifecycle coordination across design, validation, and operational use phases. Ensures adherence to quality, safety, and performance standards for clinical informatics and digital health capabilities. Coordinates across teams to manage dependencies, improve communication, and ensure delivery of measurable outcomes. Supports strategic planning, analysis, and capture activities for enterprise healthcare informatics initiatives.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) with 12+ years of progressive experience in clinical informatics, healthcare program management, or digital health transformation. Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-level programs across multiple workstreams, including coordination of clinical, technical, and operational stakeholders. Proven experience operating in federal healthcare environments (VA, DoD, or large integrated health systems). Experience supporting AI-enabled or data-driven clinical solutions, including evaluation, workflow integration, or scaling of capabilities such as clinical documentation tools. Strong understanding of EHR ecosystems, including VistA/CPRS and/or Oracle Health (Cerner), and their impact on clinical workflows. Experience leading or supporting SAFe or Agile delivery models, including Program Increment (PI) planning, backlog coordination, and cross-team dependency management. Demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior clinical, operational, and program leadership to drive alignment and adoption. Experience managing program performance, risk, and delivery across complex, matrixed environments. Ability to translate clinical and operational needs into scalable informatics-enabled solutions. Clearance Level: Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or higher clearance. Preferred Skills and Experience Experience supporting or scaling Ambient AI Scribe or similar AI-enabled clinical documentation solutions. Prior experience working with or supporting VA Office of Connected Care, Office of Clinical Informatics, or Digital Health Office initiatives. Experience leading clinical workflow optimization or provider burden reduction initiatives. Familiarity with health data standards and interoperability frameworks (HL7, FHIR, SNOMED, LOINC). Experience supporting enterprise transformation or portfolio-level informatics initiatives within large healthcare organizations. Certifications such as SAFe Agilist (SA), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), PMP, or Prosci Change Management. Advanced degree in health informatics, healthcare administration, public health, or related field. Clearance Required: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance Posted Salary Range USD $165,000.00 - USD $185,000.00 /Yr.