Information Technology Project Manager (Healthcare)

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

· Lead end-to-end project delivery from initiation through implementation and post-go-live support.

· Develop project charters, business cases, project plans, budgets, schedules, risk registers, and governance reports.

· Manage project scope, timelines, resources, dependencies, and budgets.

· Track project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement mitigation plans.

· Facilitate project steering committee and stakeholder meetings.

Stakeholder Management

· Engage clinical, nursing, operational, and administrative stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure project alignment.

· Coordinate with hospital leadership, vendors, consultants, and technical teams.

· Prepare project status reports and executive updates for management and governance committees.

· Manage communication plans and change management activities.

Healthcare Systems Implementation

· Lead implementation and enhancement of healthcare applications, including:

o Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

o Hospital Information Systems (HIS)

o Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS)

o Medical Device Integration (MDI)

o Patient Portals and Digital Health Solutions

· Support workflow analysis, process redesign, and user acceptance testing (UAT).

Vendor and Contract Management

· Manage vendor performance and delivery against contractual obligations.

· Participate in RFP/RFQ processes, vendor evaluations, and solution assessments.

· Review project deliverables and ensure compliance with agreed requirements.

Governance, Risk and Compliance

· Ensure projects adhere to organization policies, cybersecurity standards, and healthcare regulations.

· Maintain project documentation and audit readiness.

· Monitor project risks, dependencies, and quality metrics.

Change Management and Training

· Support training, adoption, and change management activities.

· Coordinate go-live planning and post-implementation support.

· Promote effective user engagement and operational readiness.

Qualifications and Experience

· Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Healthcare Informatics, Engineering, or related field.

· PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum, or equivalent project management certification is highly desirable.

Experience

· Minimum 5-8 years of project management experience in IT or digital transformation projects.

· Minimum 3 years of experience in healthcare, hospital, or healthcare technology environments preferred.

· Proven experience managing medium to large-scale healthcare system implementations.

· Experience with EMR, HIS, clinical systems, healthcare interoperability, or medical device integration is an advantage.

· Experience with the following information is required:

· Healthcare Information Systems (HIS)

· Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

· Project Management Methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid)

· System Integration and Interoperability

· Infrastructure and Cloud Technologies

· Cybersecurity and Data Privacy

· Business Process Analysis

· Healthcare Regulatory Requirements

· Strong project leadership and organizational skills

· Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

· Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

· Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

· Budget and vendor management experience

· Ability to work effectively with clinical and non-clinical stakeholders

· Strong presentation and executive reporting skills

Success Measures

· Projects delivered on time and within budget

· Achievement of project objectives and benefits realization

· Successful stakeholder engagement and user adoption

· Compliance with governance, security, and regulatory requirements

· High user satisfaction and operational stability post-implementation