Technical Project / Program Manager - Enterprise Imaging

Overview

This opportunity is presented on behalf of a partner organization seeking a Technical Project / Program Manager specializing in Enterprise Imaging, based in New Zealand. The role allows leadership of expansive healthcare technology initiatives that aim to enhance clinical workflows and patient care through sophisticated imaging solutions.

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead complex healthcare IT projects and programs that focus on enterprise imaging platforms and related technologies.
• Create and oversee detailed project plans, including schedules, budgets, risk assessments, dependencies, and executive-level reporting.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, encompassing clinical stakeholders, technical staff, vendors, and operational units.
• Manage implementation phases such as testing, deployment, cutover planning, go-live execution, and stabilization post-launch.
• Support AI and machine learning projects aimed at improving imaging workflows, automation, and clinical operations.
• Work closely with healthcare, technical, and business stakeholders to deliver integrated imaging solutions.
• Oversee issue resolution, risk management, and change control throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Maintain effective communication channels among project teams, executive leadership, and external partners.
• Track project progress, providing transparent updates on milestones, challenges, and overall delivery outcomes.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in a Technical Project Manager, Program Manager, or comparable leadership role within healthcare IT.
• Demonstrated track record managing enterprise healthcare technology deployments.
• Familiarity and experience with enterprise imaging platforms such as Epic Radiant, Sectra, PACS, RIS, AI/ML-based imaging solutions, or similar systems.
• Comprehensive understanding of healthcare IT implementation strategies and full project delivery processes.
• Proven ability to handle cross-functional teams and navigate complex stakeholder environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, engaging effectively with technical teams, clinical users, executives, and vendors.
• Strong organizational skills with experience overseeing timelines, budgets, risks, and dependencies.
• Experience supporting large healthcare systems or enterprise-wide technological transformations is desirable.
• Knowledge of healthcare interoperability standards including DICOM and HL7 considered advantageous.
• Possession of PMP certification or an equivalent project management qualification preferred.

Benefits and Additional Information

• Competitive pay between 70 and 89 NZD per hour, variable based on experience, qualifications, and employment type.
• Primarily remote position with quarterly travel commitments required for critical project milestones and go-live events.
• Potential for contract extensions within an ongoing enterprise healthcare project.
• Exposure to cutting-edge healthcare technologies, including AI-driven imaging platforms.
• Opportunity to direct influential projects that optimize healthcare services and clinical workflows.
• Collaboration with seasoned professionals across healthcare, technology, and operations domains.

Additional Information

The hiring process incorporates an AI-supported objective matching system ensuring fair and efficient application review, with shortlisted candidates advanced to the partner company for further steps managed internally. Applicants acknowledgment of privacy policies and consent to data processing under GDPR and equivalent protections is required, with AI-assisted processes supporting but not replacing human hiring decisions.