Electronic Health Record ( EHR) PMO Manager

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hospital in Dublin seeks an experienced EHR PMO Manager to lead the Programme Management Office for the EHR Modernisation Programme, transitioning from MEDITECH Magic to Expanse. You will govern the programme, ensure delivery assurance, risk management, and strong stakeholder engagement across clinical, operational and IT teams.

Reporting to the EHR Programme Director, you will be a strategic yet hands-on leader driving governance, maturity, and collaboration with executives, partners and

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading or operating within a Programme Management Office in a complex organisation.
• Experience supporting large-scale technology or digital transformation programmes.
• Proven ability to manage third-party suppliers and delivery partners.
• Strong stakeholder management with senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the EHR Programme Management Office.
• Develop and maintain governance frameworks, standards, reporting structures and controls.
• Create and manage programme documentation, RAID logs, action trackers and governance processes.
• Drive adoption of programme management best practices across all workstreams.
• Support programme and workstream leads in developing project plans, milestones and KPIs.
• Facilitate coordination across clinical, operational, financial and digital workstreams.
• Produce executive-level reports and dashboards for Programme Boards.
• Monitor progress against milestones and deliverables.
• Manage programme risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies.
• Lead formal stage-gate reviews and readiness assessments.
• Co-ordinate with Beacon Hospital, partners and MEDITECH.
• Track supplier performance against SOWs and deliverables.
• Support governance and sign-off processes for supplier deliverables.

Skills

PMO leadership

Stakeholder management

Governance

Risk management

Reporting

Education

PRINCE2

MSP Practitioner

PMP

Tools

MEDITECH MAGIC

MEDITECH EXPANSE

Job description

Electronic Health Record ( EHR) PMO Manager

Location: On site / Dublin, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Product and Innovation | Digital Innovation
Salary: Competitive salary

Electronic Health Record (EHR) PMO Manager

Beacon Hospital | Sandyford, Dublin Specified Purpose Contract (to mid 2029) | Full-Time | Primarily Onsite

Lead One of Ireland's Most Significant Digital Healthcare Transformations

Beacon Hospital is seeking an experienced EHR PMO Manager to play a pivotal leadership role in the delivery of our Electronic Health Record (EHR) Modernisation Programme.

This is a unique opportunity to join one of Ireland's leading private hospitals and help shape the future of digital healthcare. The successful candidate will lead the Programme Management Office (PMO) supporting the transition from MEDITECH Magic to MEDITECH Expanse, a transformational programme that will redefine how clinical and operational services are delivered across the organisation.

Working alongside senior executives, clinical leaders, IT professionals, implementation partners, and MEDITECH, you will be responsible for programme governance, delivery assurance, reporting, risk management, supplier co-ordination, and the overall integrity of programme execution.

About Beacon Hospital

Beacon Hospital is a leading 251-bed private acute hospital located in Sandyford, Dublin, providing a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, oncology, cardiac and diagnostic services.

As part of our digital transformation strategy, Beacon is undertaking a major EHR Modernisation Programme, aligning with emerging healthcare regulations and national digital health initiatives.

The Role

Reporting to the EHR Programme Director, the EHR PMO Manager will establish, lead the Programme Management Office, ensuring robust governance, effective programme control, and successful delivery of programme objectives.

The role requires a highly organised and analytical leader who can operate strategically while remaining hands-on when necessary to overcome challenges and maintain momentum.

You will be a key member of the programme leadership team and a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the EHR Programme Management Office.
• Develop and maintain programme governance frameworks, standards, reporting structures and controls.
• Create and manage programme documentation, RAID logs, action trackers and governance processes.
• Drive adoption of programme management best practices across all workstreams.

Programme Planning & Delivery Support

• Support programme and workstream leads in developing and maintaining project plans, milestones and KPIs.
• Ensure effective management of programme dependencies and critical path activities.
• Facilitate co-ordination across clinical, operational, financial and digital workstreams.
• Produce executive-level reports and dashboards for Programme Boards and senior stakeholders.
• Monitor progress against programme milestones and deliverables.
• Manage programme risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies.
• Lead formal stage-gate reviews and readiness assessments for key programme phases.
• Act as a central co-ordination point between Beacon Hospital, implementation partners and MEDITECH.
• Track supplier performance against contractual commitments and Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Support governance and sign-off processes for supplier deliverables.
• Build strong collaborative relationships across clinical, operational and technical teams.
• Support programme resource planning and capacity management.
• Track programme expenditure, supplier costs and contractor utilisation.
• Monitor budgets and elevate financial risks where required.
• Lead and develop PMO staff and programme support resources.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Provide coaching and guidance to workstream leaders on project governance and programme management methodologies.

About You

You are an experienced PMO or Programme Management professional who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and is passionate about delivering meaningful organisational change.

• Degree qualification or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience leading or operating within a Programme Management Office in a complex organisation.
• Experience supporting large-scale technology or digital transformation programmes.
• Proven ability to manage third-party suppliers and delivery partners.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience working with senior executives.
• Excellent analytical, reporting and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience managing programme risks, governance frameworks and delivery assurance.
• Advanced proficiency with programme and project management tools and reporting systems.
• PRINCE2, MSP Practitioner, PMP or equivalent qualification.
• P3O or recognised PMO qualification.
• Experience of Electronic Health Record (EHR/EPR) implementations.
• Experience with MEDITECH Magic and/or MEDITECH Expanse.
• Healthcare sector experience, ideally within acute healthcare settings.
• Knowledge of healthcare information governance, digital health strategy and regulatory requirements.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead a flagship healthcare transformation programme.
• Exposure to executive leadership and strategic decision-making.
• Competitive salary package
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on patient care and operational excellence.
• Collaborative and innovative working environment.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities.