Senior Program Manager Full Time NEW

OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Senior Programme Manager to lead a large-scale Electronic Patient Record (EPR) transformation programme within a leading private healthcare organisation.This is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the end-to-end delivery of a complex digital transformation initiative, ensuring the successful implementation and adoption of an enterprise-wide EPR platform. The successful candidate will work closely with executive stakeholders, clinical leaders, operational teams, and technology partners to deliver meaningful improvements in patient care, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision making.While experience with Epic is highly desirable, we welcome applications from candidates who have successfully delivered programmes involving other major EPR platforms such as Cerner/Oracle Health, MEDITECH, Allscripts, Nervecentre, Lorenzo, EMIS, RiO, or similar healthcare information systems.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the delivery of a multi-workstream EPR transformation programme from planning through to implementation and benefits realisation.Develop and maintain programme governance, reporting, risk management, and stakeholder engagement frameworks.Manage programme budgets, resource plans, timelines, dependencies, and third-party suppliers.Work closely with clinical, operational, and executive stakeholders to ensure alignment with organisational objectives.Drive organisational readiness, change management, and user adoption strategies across the business.Ensure programme delivery adheres to regulatory, governance, and information security requirements.Oversee programme and project managers responsible for individual workstreams including clinical systems, infrastructure, integration, training, testing, and deployment.Manage vendor relationships and hold implementation partners accountable for delivery outcomes.Provide regular programme updates to executive leadership, steering committees, and board-level stakeholders.Establish and track programme KPIs, benefits realisation metrics, and post-implementation performance measures.Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and patient-centred innovation.Essential ExperienceSignificant experience leading large-scale healthcare digital transformation programmes.Proven track record delivering EPR/EHR implementations within acute, community, private healthcare, or wider healthcare environments.Experience managing complex programmes involving multiple stakeholders, suppliers, and workstreams.Strong understanding of programme governance methodologies including MSP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent frameworks.Demonstrable experience managing substantial programme budgets and senior stakeholder relationships.Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.Experience driving organisational change and user adoption within clinically focused environments.Desirable ExperienceDirect experience delivering Epic implementations or optimisation programmes.Experience with other major EPR platforms including Oracle Health (Cerner), MEDITECH, Nervecentre, Allscripts, Lorenzo, EMIS, RiO, or equivalent systems.Knowledge of healthcare interoperability standards and system integrations.Experience working within private healthcare settings.Relevant programme management qualifications (MSP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, Agile certifications, PMP, or equivalent).Personal AttributesStrategic thinker with strong execution capability.Collaborative leadership style with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.Resilient and adaptable in complex, fast-paced environments.Highly organised with excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.Passionate about leveraging technology to improve patient outcomes and healthcare delivery.