Remote Project Manager - Healthcare Technology

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Home office stipend

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is actively recruiting a highly skilled Remote Project Manager to drive healthcare technology initiatives, focusing on patient care, operations, and data management from a home office.

You will lead cross-functional teams, ensure regulatory compliance (HIPAA, POPIA), manage budgets and risks, and communicate with senior stakeholders to deliver measurable benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management in healthcare technology.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare systems and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to manage complex remote projects.
• Excellent leadership and communication.
• Experience with EHR/telehealth or health IT systems.
• PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of healthcare technology projects.
• Lead cross-functional teams in a remote environment.
• Ensure projects comply with HIPAA, POPIA and data privacy laws.
• Develop project plans, manage budgets, and track progress.
• Identify and mitigate risks in healthcare technology projects.
• Communicate with senior leadership, clinical teams, and technology partners.

Skills

Healthcare PM

Remote leadership

Stakeholder comms

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

EHR experience

Education

PMP certification

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively recruiting for a highly skilled Remote Project Manager to drive advancements in healthcare technology. This fully remote position will involve leading the development and implementation of innovative solutions designed to improve patient care, streamline healthcare operations, and enhance data management within the medical field. You will collaborate with clinicians, IT professionals, software developers, and regulatory experts to ensure projects meet stringent healthcare standards and deliver tangible benefits. This is an exceptional opportunity for a project manager passionate about technology's role in revolutionizing healthcare, offering significant impact from the comfort of your own home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of healthcare technology projects, from strategic planning to implementation and post-launch evaluation.


• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, including clinical staff, IT specialists, and software engineers, in a remote environment.


• Ensure all projects adhere to healthcare regulations such as HIPAA, POPIA, and other relevant data privacy laws.


• Develop comprehensive project plans, manage budgets, and track project progress meticulously.


• Identify and mitigate risks specific to healthcare technology projects, ensuring patient safety and data security.


• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, including senior leadership, clinical teams, and technology partners.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in project management, with a proven track record in the healthcare technology or health IT sector.


• Strong understanding of healthcare systems, clinical workflows, and relevant regulatory compliance.


• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects in a fully remote setting.


• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.


• Experience with electronic health records (EHR), telehealth platforms, or other health IT systems.


• PMP or a related project management certification is highly preferred.

Benefits

• Very competitive salary with performance-based incentives.


• Full remote work flexibility, enabling a flexible lifestyle.


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.


• Allowance for home office setup and equipment.


• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education in health tech.


• Generous paid time off and retirement contributions.