Project Manager

Job Description: Project Manager - US Healthcare SaaS Implementation

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in US healthcare domain and prior software development experience (Java/AWS). This role involves leading end-to-end implementation of healthcare products, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget, while serving as the primary client contact.

Key Details

• Location: Chennai (Work from Client Location)
• Experience: 12–18 years
• Joining: Immediate to 1-week notice period
• Critical Requirement: Project Manager with US healthcare domain experience must have Java & AWS experience in past. Looking for software developers who transitioned into project management roles.

Primary Responsibilities

Project & Program Management

• Plan, execute and oversee the end-to-end implementation of Healthcare products, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure smooth implementation.
• Develop scalable processes for managing multiple concurrent implementations across different healthcare customers.
• Work closely with Product and Engineering teams to refine implementation workflows, resolve technical roadblocks, drive automation, and enhance system integrations.
• Develop and manage a detailed project plan to align with budget and forecast.
• Organize project update meetings and associated agendas.
• Track project deliverables, dependencies, and due dates.
• Manage change control, issues/risk management and reporting.
• Manage project team escalations for resolution.
• Maintain communication between all team members regarding due deliverables, and make appropriate adjustments to ensure that all due dates are met.

Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the implementation process.
• Conduct client needs assessments, gap analyses, and workflow mapping.
• Facilitate regular status meetings, progress reports, and executive briefings.
• Train end-users and provide support to optimize system adoption.

Technical & Process Integration

• Assist in translating business rules into technical specifications.
• Evaluate business problems and align process and technology solutions to meet client business goals and objectives.
• Build testing plans and assist during testing phases.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical or operational issues during deployment.

Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement

• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project success.
• Gather feedback from clients to improve future implementations.
• Document best practices and lessons learned for process enhancement.
• Leverage analytics and reporting to identify inefficiencies and implement data-driven process improvements.
• Identify opportunities for automation, self-service tools, and technology enhancements to streamline implementation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The duties set forth above are essential job functions for the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Skills and Qualifications

Education and Experience

• 12+ years of experience in software implementation, project management, or professional services, preferably in healthcare technology.
• Proven experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder software implementations.
• Expertise in project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, etc.).
• Strong understanding of customer success, onboarding, and software adoption strategies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to analyze data and metrics to drive strategic decisions and process improvements.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of cloud-based SaaS deployment, system configurations, and implementation best practices.
• Familiarity with SQL, data migration processes, and healthcare data security protocols.
• Experience with project management and implementation tools like JIRA, Salesforce, Smartsheet, Clarity, or similar platforms.
• Previous experience working in high-growth or fast-paced SaaS environments.
• PMP, PMI-ACP, or similar project management certification is a plus.
• Understanding of AI/ML applications in healthcare is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and client relationship skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and adaptability to changing priorities.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Team-oriented mindset with leadership and negotiation capabilities.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities required.

Risk Designation

This role is classified as high risk due to Protected Health Information 'PHI'. Employees in this role must be free of felony convictions on any background check run by company.

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