Project Manager - HIS

Job Title: Project Manager - HIS

Role Overview

The HIS Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering Hospital Information System (HIS) projects across the organization. This includes managing end-to-end implementation, system integration, stakeholder alignment, and ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, and budget while maintaining compliance with healthcare standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Planning & Execution

• Lead end-to-end HIS implementation project with associated integration (EMR, EHR, QMS, IVR etc)
• Define scope, deliverables, and success criteria with stakeholders
• Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and milestones
• Ensure adherence to project governance, methodologies, and PMO standards

2. Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact between business, clinical teams, vendors, and TIDES
• Manage communication with senior leadership and executive stakeholders
• Ensure alignment with healthcare operations, regulatory requirements, and business objectives

3. Vendor & Partner Management

• Coordinate with HIS vendors and third-party providers
• Manage contracts, deliverables, SLAs, and performance tracking
• Ensure vendor compliance with agreed scope and timelines

4. System Integration & Interoperability

• Oversee integrations between HIS and external/internal systems (ERP, CRM, insurance, labs, radiology systems, etc.)
• Ensure HL7/FHIR standards and interoperability frameworks are implemented
• Collaborate with integration teams for API specifications and system connectivity

5. Risk & Issue Management

• Identify project risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans
• Track issues and escalate where required
• Ensure timely resolution to prevent delays

7. Change Management, Testing & Quality Assurance

• Drive change management initiatives across clinical and non-clinical users
• Oversee SIT, UAT, and go-live readiness activities
• Ensure system meets functional and regulatory requirements
• Validate data migration and system performance

8. Reporting & Governance

• Provide regular status reports (progress, risks, KPIs)
• Conduct steering committee updates
• Ensure project documentation is maintained accurately

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Healthcare Informatics, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• PMP / PRINCE2 / Agile certification preferred
• 7–12+ years of project management experience
• 3–5+ years specifically in HIS / healthcare IT projects

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of any one HIS platforms (Cerner, Epic, InterSystems, Oracle Health, etc.)
• Knowledge of healthcare workflows (clinical, billing, insurance)
• Experience with:
  • HL7, FHIR standards
  • API integration
  • Data migration strategies
  • System interoperability

Preferred Experience

• Experience in hospital or multi-facility implementations
• Exposure to digital transformation programs
• Experience working within regulatory healthcare environments (e.g., NPHIES, HIMSS standards)