Program Manager

Job description / Role

Job description

The programme manager will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of complex healthcare technology projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and client expectations in Abu Dhabi's healthcare ecosystem. This role focuses on managing cross-functional teams, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with healthcare standards (e.g., HIPAA). The programme manager will drive efficient project execution while fostering innovation and collaboration.

Key responsibilities

• Programme planning: Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets for healthcare technology initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Project execution: Oversee end-to-end project delivery, coordinating technical teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of platforms leveraging Microsoft Azure and standards like FHIR and HL7.
• Stakeholder management: Engage with clients, internal teams, and partners to align project deliverables with requirements, ensuring clear communication and expectation management.
• Risk management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, ensuring timely resolution of issues to maintain project momentum.
• Compliance and quality: Ensure projects adhere to healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA) and security standards (e.g., OWASP), maintaining high-quality deliverables.
• Team coordination: Lead and motivate cross-functional teams, including technical leads, developers, and analysts, to achieve project milestones.
• Performance tracking: Monitor project progress, track KPIs, and provide regular status reports to leadership and clients.
• Innovation and improvement: Drive process improvements and leverage industry trends to enhance project delivery and platform outcomes.

Required skills and experience

• Experience: 10+ years in programme or project management, with 5+ years in healthcare technology or related fields.
• Project management skills: Proven expertise in managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects, with strong skills in planning, risk management, and delivery.
• Technical awareness: Familiarity with healthcare technology platforms, Microsoft Azure services (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Azure DevOps), and interoperability standards (FHIR, HL7, CDA).
• Compliance knowledge: Understanding of healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA) and security best practices.
• Communication: Strong ability to communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment and clarity.
• Leadership: Experience leading diverse teams and fostering collaboration to achieve project goals.
• Language skills: European language speaker preferred.
• Relocation: Willingness to relocate to the United Arab Emirates, if required.
• Diversity: Gender diversity candidates preferred.
• Certifications (preferred):
  • Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2, or equivalent.
  • Healthcare or technology-related certifications (e.g., HL7 FHIR).

Preferred qualifications

• Experience managing projects for healthcare platforms like IRIS for Health or Rhapsody.
• Background in coordinating data-driven projects or analytics (e.g., Power BI, Databricks).
• Familiarity with regional healthcare systems in the UAE or Middle East.

Key deliverables

• Comprehensive project plans and timelines for healthcare technology initiatives.

Why join?

• Be part of a flagship healthcare innovation transforming lives in Abu Dhabi.
• Gain mentorship and exposure to cutting-edge technology in digital health.
• Grow your career in a purpose-driven environment that empowers healthier communities across the region.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment focused on advancing healthcare technology.

About the Company

We lead in the creation and delivery of innovative workforce solutions and services that enable our clients to win in the changing world of work.

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