Sr. Program Manager – Healthcare M&A (AI & Data Platform Integrations) 5202

Sr. Program Manager – Healthcare M&A (AI & Data Platform Integrations) 5202Duration: 6 Month Contract (likely extension or conversion to FTE)Location: 100% onsite – Alpharetta, GAOverviewThe Senior Program Manager – Healthcare M&A Technology leads and governs complex post-merger technology and data platform integrations within the healthcare industry, leveraging AI-driven insights, automation, and advanced analytics to accelerate integration outcomes.This role is critical in integrating healthcare data platforms (claims, clinical, provider, payer, EHR/EMR, revenue cycle systems, and analytics platforms) across acquisitions while ensuring regulatory compliance (HIPAA, HITRUST), data integrity, and business continuity.Additionally, this position serves as a strategic partner to the SVP, delivering AI-enabled reporting, predictive financial insights, and unified dashboards across the M&A portfolio.Key ResponsibilitiesHealthcare M&A Technology Program LeadershipLead enterprise-scale post-acquisition integrations in healthcare environments, including payer, provider, healthtech, or data platform organizations.Drive integration of healthcare data ecosystems, including: Claims & billing systemsEHR/EMR platforms (Epic, Cerner, etc.)Revenue cycle management (RCM) systemsClinical, operational, and financial data platformsOversee data platform consolidation and interoperability, including FHIR/HL7 integration strategies and data normalization.Apply AI to accelerate system rationalization, architecture mapping, and integration orchestration.Ensure compliance with HIPAA, HITRUST, PHI security, and healthcare regulatory standards during integration.Manage multiple concurrent integration tracks using AI-driven dependency mapping and resource optimization.Healthcare Data Integration & AnalyticsLead data migration and harmonization across disparate healthcare systems with a focus on: Data quality, lineage, and governancePatient/member data matchingMaster data management (MDM)Drive creation of enterprise healthcare data platforms, enabling unified reporting and analytics.Utilize AI/ML to identify data inconsistencies, cost inefficiencies, and operational risks across acquired entities.Ensure alignment of cloud-based healthcare data platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) with enterprise architecture standards.Timeline, Cost & Synergy RealizationOwn program financials, including healthcare-specific synergy targets (cost savings, operational efficiencies, platform consolidation).Use AI-powered forecasting to model: Integration costsTechnology rationalization savingsRevenue cycle improvementsTrack milestones using predictive analytics and proactively mitigate risks to integration timelines.Monitor KPIs across clinical, financial, and operational systems using real-time dashboards.Executive Partnership & StrategyAct as a trusted advisor to the SVP, delivering: AI-driven executive insightsIntegration readiness assessmentsHealthcare M&A due diligence support (tech and data platforms)Deliver executive-level reporting across technology, data, compliance, and financial dimensions.Translate complex healthcare integration data into clear, board-level narratives and decisions.Stakeholder, Vendor & Governance LeadershipPartner with senior leaders across IT, data, clinical operations, compliance, and finance.Manage third-party vendors (healthcare IT platforms, data vendors, integration partners).Establish governance frameworks with: Risk heatmapsData governance reportingCompliance dashboardsDrive alignment between speed of integration and strict healthcare regulatory requirements.Delivery Excellence & Process OptimizationImplement standardized Healthcare M&A integration playbooks.Leverage AI-enabled tooling for: Agile release trackingData migration monitoringCompliance validationFinancial and synergy reportingContinuously improve processes using lessons learned from prior healthcare integrations.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Healthcare IT, or related field.10+ years of program management experience leading large-scale technology initiatives.Direct experience with Healthcare M&A integrations, including payer, provider, or healthtech environments.Strong experience with healthcare data platforms and interoperability standards (FHIR, HL7, EDI, etc.).Deep understanding of: Healthcare systems (EHR/EMR, claims, RCM)Data governance and patient data managementRegulatory requirements (HIPAA, HITRUST)Proven experience integrating cloud-based healthcare data platforms.Strong executive communication skills with ability to influence senior leadership.Preferred QualificationsPMP, PgMP, SAFe, or equivalent certification.Experience in healthcare SaaS, health data platforms, or digital health companies.Exposure to Corporate Development or M&A due diligence processes.Background supporting C-level or SVP-level leadership.Key Skills & CompetenciesHealthcare technology program leadershipM&A integration strategy and executionHealthcare data platform integration & governanceFinancial acumen with synergy realization focusExecutive communication and storytellingCross-functional leadership in regulated environmentsRisk management across compliance, security, and scalabilityAI/automation adoption in program deliverySuccess MeasuresSuccessful integration of healthcare data platforms and systems with minimal disruption to patients, providers, or operationsAchievement of cost, operational, and technology synergiesCompliance with all healthcare regulatory and data security requirementsHigh confidence from executive leadership through clear, data-driven visibilityEstablishment of scalable healthcare M&A integration frameworks