iCallidus IT Project Manager - Cutover Washington, DC · Kansas City, MO · Remote · Full time

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At iCallidus, we are innovators harnessing the power of creative thinkers to develop, execute, and manage groundbreaking IT solutions. Our multidisciplinary team excels in cybersecurity, digital modernization, transformation, and strategic management, ensuring our clients stay ahead in a dynamic tech landscape. We prioritize user-centric designs, building secure, scalable, and efficient systems tailored to meet specific business needs. Our commitment to cost-effective solutions enables clients to achieve more without significant cost escalations. With a robust portfolio of successful projects across various sectors and a proven track record, we consistently deliver high-quality results, helping organizations enhance performance and security while embracing the future of technology.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead planning and execution of cutover activities for each deployment wave in coordination with product teams, project managers, and site stakeholders.

Develop, maintain, and execute Deployment Toolkits, including readiness checklists, Go/No-Go decision support documentation, and pre/post-deployment activities.

Track and report deployment status, site readiness, technical milestones, risks, and issues to EHRM-IO leadership and stakeholders.

Coordinate across VA, Oracle Health, and other partners to align software release schedules, configuration data migration, and system readiness with cutover planning.

Support End User Role Maintenance, including mapping of access permissions and security requirements for deployed modules.

Partner with the Training Lead to ensure alignment of training activities with cutover timelines.

Provide on-site and/or remote support for cutover events, ensuring real-time coordination of deployment execution and issue resolution.

Collaborate with organizational change management and communications teams to support field engagement prior to and during cutover.

Document lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement of cutover and deployment processes.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Health Informatics, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience leading or supporting large-scale IT system deployments, preferably in healthcare or federal environments.
• Experience coordinating enterprise software cutovers, including stakeholder alignment, checklists, validation, and risk management.
• Familiarity with EHR systems, deployment methodologies, and clinical/technical stakeholder coordination.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and documentation skills with the ability to brief senior leadership.
• Proficiency with project tracking tools, such as MS Project, SharePoint, and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with VA or DoD health IT deployments.
• Knowledge of Oracle Health (Cerner) EHR systems.
• ITIL, PMP, or Agile certification a plus.

Key Deliverables:

• Go/No-Go Readiness Checklists will be developed to support informed decision-making prior to deployment.
• Deployment and Cutover Plans will outline the detailed steps, roles, and timelines required for a successful system rollout.
• Weekly Deployment Status Updates will be provided to track progress, highlight accomplishments, and identify any risks or issues.
• Post-Go-Live Support Documentation will be created to guide stabilization efforts and ensure continued operational support.
• Lessons Learned Reports will capture key insights, challenges, and recommendations to inform and improve future deployment activities.

Clearance Requirement:

Must be eligible to obtain and maintain Tier 2 Moderate Risk (MBI) clearance.

Benefits:

Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(K), Short Term Disability, Standard Basic Life Insurance and PTO.

EEO Statement

iCallidus is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate because of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.