Applications Manager ( Healthcare IT)

Role & responsibilities

• Oversee the lifecycle of healthcare applications, from selection and implementation to maintenance and retirement.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop an application roadmap that aligns with business and clinical objectives.
• Ensure interoperability and integration between various healthcare systems and third-party applications.
• Lead and mentor a team of application analysts, specialists, and administrators.
• Manage workload distribution, performance reviews, and staff development.
• Establish and monitor service level agreements (SLAs) for application support.
• Manage deployment and upgrades of clinical and enterprise applications (EHR, ERP, HIS, etc.).
• Coordinate with vendors and consultants for project delivery, configuration, and customization.
• Ensure system availability, reliability, and performance through proactive monitoring and maintenance.
• Ensure all applications comply with healthcare regulations such as HIPAA, HITECH, GDPR, and other relevant standards.
• Maintain proper data governance, access control, and change management protocols.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to mitigate application-related risks.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Health Informatics, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience managing healthcare applications or IT systems.
• 3+ years in a leadership or management role.
• Strong background with systems such as Kranium, myHealth, Akhil , Meditech, Oracle Health, SAP, or similar platforms.
• Experience in healthcare data integration, HL7/FHIR standards, and interoperability frameworks.
• Strong project management and vendor management skills.
• Deep understanding of healthcare operations and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership abilities.
• Proficiency in ITIL, Agile, or similar service management frameworks.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on technical execution.