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

Sr. Program Manager – Healthcare M&A (AI & Data Platform Integrations) 5202 Duration: 6 Month Contract (likely extension or conversion to FTE) Location: 100% onsite – Alpharetta, GA Overview The 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 Responsibilities Healthcare M&A Technology Program Leadership Lead 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 systems EHR/EMR platforms (Epic, Cerner, etc.) Revenue cycle management (RCM) systems Clinical, operational, and financial data platforms Oversee 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 & Analytics Lead data migration and harmonization across disparate healthcare systems with a focus on: Data quality, lineage, and governance Patient/member data matching Master 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 Realization Own program financials, including healthcare-specific synergy targets (cost savings, operational efficiencies, platform consolidation). Use AI-powered forecasting to model: Integration costs Technology rationalization savings Revenue cycle improvements Track 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 & Strategy Act as a trusted advisor to the SVP, delivering: AI-driven executive insights Integration readiness assessments Healthcare 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 Leadership Partner 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 heatmaps Data governance reporting Compliance dashboards Drive alignment between speed of integration and strict healthcare regulatory requirements . Delivery Excellence & Process Optimization Implement standardized Healthcare M&A integration playbooks . Leverage AI-enabled tooling for: Agile release tracking Data migration monitoring Compliance validation Financial and synergy reporting Continuously improve processes using lessons learned from prior healthcare integrations . Required Qualifications Bachelor’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 management Regulatory requirements (HIPAA, HITRUST) Proven experience integrating cloud-based healthcare data platforms . Strong executive communication skills with ability to influence senior leadership. Preferred Qualifications PMP, 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 & Competencies Healthcare technology program leadership M&A integration strategy and execution Healthcare data platform integration & governance Financial acumen with synergy realization focus Executive communication and storytelling Cross-functional leadership in regulated environments Risk management across compliance, security, and scalability AI/automation adoption in program delivery Success Measures Successful integration of healthcare data platforms and systems with minimal disruption to patients, providers, or operations Achievement of cost, operational, and technology synergies Compliance with all healthcare regulatory and data security requirements High confidence from executive leadership through clear, data-driven visibility Establishment of scalable healthcare M&A integration frameworks