Executive Director Portfolio Management for Health

The Executive Director (ED), Portfolio Management for Health, provides executive-level leadership and oversight for complex information technology software development programs supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs. The role directs large-scale application development, including the design and implementation of service-oriented architectures and other advanced technical solutions that address customer requirements.

The Executive Director (ED), Portfolio Management (PM) position is located in the Office of Information Technology (OIT), Product Delivery Service (PDS), and is responsible to the ED PDS and reports to the Deputy CIO for PDS. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to - Development or purchase of cross-cutting applications and upgrades to existing applications; if purchase, includes the direction and oversight of the strategic acquisition process - Responsible for large and complex software applications and other technology components; - Develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into quality application software; - Leads and directs new application systems projects using a consistent Software Development Life-cycle which leverages DevSecOps, Zero Trust, and Product Line Management (PLM principles; and coordinates with business sponsors throughout development and acceptance testing. - Provides technical direction in the conceptual analysis, design, development deployment, maintenance, and enhancement of large-scale, advanced technology applications projects. - Management of staffing, budgeting, development, design, security and integration of multi-site software application development operations; develop cost effective alternatives for application delivery for all enterprise software systems applications; provide ongoing staff professional training and development and strategic use of outside partners, including other government and commercial entities..

If you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, an official transcript or equivalent will be required if you are selected. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov)