Power Platform Tooling Development Manager - Gritter Francona, Inc.

Job Description:

Gritter Francona, Inc. is seeking an experienced Tooling Program Manager to lead the Strategic Investment Management (SIM) Tooling Services within the Executive Director's Office (EDO) of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). This critical role will oversee the implementation and management of IT tools designed to enhance operational efficiency, improve data management, and support strategic decision-making across the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).

The SIM office plays a pivotal role in business transformation, facilitating IT governance and business architecture to align with VHA's healthcare needs and priorities. As a leader in this space, you will ensure that tooling solutions streamline processes and provide actionable insights to support key stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will possess deep experience in Microsoft 365 Ecosystem, including Power Platform, SharePoint, Azure, and Dynamics 365, along with expertise in DevOps and SQL database management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, deployment, and management of SIM tooling services, aligning them with VHA's strategic goals and business needs.

• Oversee the integration and optimization of tools within the Microsoft 365 and Azure ecosystem, including Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps), SharePoint, and Dynamics 365, to enhance business processes and improve data-driven decision-making.

• Develop and implement DevOps practices, leveraging Azure DevOps for automation, infrastructure management, and continuous integration/delivery (CI/CD).

• Utilize SQL database management to ensure robust data handling and integrity within VHA IT systems and decision-making processes.

• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including VHA leadership and project teams, to ensure that tooling solutions support critical business processes and align with strategic objectives.

• Provide regular reports to executive leadership, focusing on project outcomes, risk assessments, and future opportunities.

• Ensure compliance with IT governance and contribute to budgeting processes, Multi-Year Planning (MYP), and alignment with VHA and VA requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• PMP certification and DevOps certification are preferred.
• At least 7 years of experience in program management, focusing on IT tooling and automation.
• Expertise in Microsoft 365 and Azure ecosystem tools, including Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps), SharePoint, and Dynamics 365.
• Proficient in SQL database management and experience integrating data models to support business requirements.
• Experience in deploying and managing DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization (e.g., Docker), and infrastructure as code (e.g., Azure DevOps).
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing cross-functional teams in an enterprise environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with VHA processes, VHA Business Architecture, and IT governance structures (e.g., New Service Request [NSR], MYP processes).

Preferred:

• Previous experience working within VHA, the Department of Veterans Affairs, or other federal healthcare entities.