Job Title:
Project Manager - Applications (1 Year Contract)
Reports To:
IT Director - Applications
Objective(s):
The candidate will oversee the planning, execution, and successful delivery of healthcare IT projects, focusing on the implementation of HIS, SIS, and ERP systems. This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and technical expertise to ensure seamless integration and adoption across the organization.
Core Job Responsibilities:
- Project Planning: planning the applications' implementations, in alignment with the building and other dependencies' timelines. Including defining the scope, objectives, timelines, and resource allocation for HIS, SIS, and ERP implementations.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with healthcare providers, administrators, IT teams, and vendors to align project goals.
- System Implementation: Lead deployment, configuration, and integration of HIS, SIS, and ERP systems.
- Risk Management: Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Training & Support: Organize training sessions
- Reporting: Deliver regular updates on project progress, milestones, and outcomes to senior management.
- Managing any new change request.
- Ensure full documentation and communication of the projects.
Key Competencies
- Strategic thinking and ability to align IT projects with organizational goals.
- Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage cross-functional teams in a healthcare environment.
Qualifications requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
- Proven experience managing HIS, SIS, or ERP implementations.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong knowledge of healthcare workflows and/or ERP modules (finance, HR, supply chain) is a plus.
- PMP or PRINCE2 certification preferred.
