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Clinical Information System (CIS) Delivery Lead - R00328317 - Halifax

Accenture

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Clinical Information System (CIS) Delivery Lead - R00328317 - Halifax

Accenture

Halifax, Nova Scotia

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You Are:A Delivery Lead with a proven track record of delivering large Clinical Information System (CIS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) programs within a consulting, professional services, health technology vendor, or healthcare advisory organization.You have successfully led complex healthcare transformations involving Epic, Oracle Health (Cerner), MEDITECH, Altera (Allscripts), or similar enterprise healthcare platforms, and have served as a trusted advisor to healthcare executives, clinical leaders, and technology stakeholders. You bring a combination of delivery excellence, consulting leadership, client relationship management, financial management, and business development experience. You are comfortable managing large multidisciplinary teams, managing complex stakeholder environments, navigating executive governance structures, and driving transformational outcomes for healthcare organizations.The Role:Delivery LeadershipLead end-to-end delivery of large-scale CIS transformation programs, including EHR implementations, upgrades, cloud migrations, optimization initiatives, and digital transformation programsBuild and lead high-performing, multidisciplinary delivery teams spanning clinical, technology, and operational talent across internal staff, vendors, and client resourcesMentor and develop the Canada healthcare consulting team, advancing health technology capabilities, delivery quality, and professional growthEstablish and maintain delivery governance, quality management processes and executive reporting structuresManage program financial performance, delivery forecasting, resource plans, and contractual commitmentsDrive proactive management of risks, dependences, issues, and change requests across complex delivery environmentsEnsure adherence with delivery methodologies, quality assurance standards, and governance requirementsProgram Leadership & Execution Lead delivery through all phases of the CIS lifecycle, including strategy, vendor selection, planning, design, build, testing, training, go-live, stabilization, and optimizationLead integrated program planning across clinical, operational, technical, data, change management, training, and deployment workstreamsEnsure readiness for key transformation milestones and executive governance reviewsDirect resolution of critical program risks, issues, and escalations, including those impacting clinical operations, patient safety, timelines, budgets, or regulatory complianceRevalidate delivery estimates, resource requirements, budgets, and program assumptions throughout the program lifecycleDrive achievement of program outcomes while balancing quality, scope, schedule, and financial objectivesConsulting & Advisory LeadershipServe as a trusted advisor to healthcare executives, clinical leaders, informatics leaders, and operational stakeholders on healthcare technology transformation initiativesBuild and maintain senior client relationships across technology, clinical, data, and operational leadership to support successful delivery, account growth, and pipeline developmentEnsure CIS solutions and delivery approaches align with clinical workflows, care delivery models, operational priorities, and organizational goalsLead pursuit and proposal efforts for health technology opportunities, including CIS implementations, digital strategy, and digital operations engagementsContribute to sector strategy, account planning, and go-to-market initiatives in alignment with Accenture's health technology prioritiesDrive practice development and capability building through mentoring, knowledge asset creation, delivery framework enhancement, and participation in communities of practiceAct as a primary escalation point for complex program delivery, stakeholder, and integration matters.Support executive governance forums, steering committees, and executive-level reportingVendor & Ecosystem ManagementLead delivery across major CIS vendors, including Epic, Oracle Health, MEDITECH, Altera (Allscripts), and associated implementation partnersCoordinate activities across consulting partners, technology vendors, client teams, and third-party solution providersOversee integration delivery between CIS platforms and ancillary systems (lab, pharmacy, imaging, revenue cycle, etc.)Ensure vendor deliverables align with contractual commitments, business requirements, clinical needs, and quality standardsQuality, Risk & Compliance  Ensure compliance with healthcare regulatory requirements, information governance, privacy and security policies, and organizational quality requirementsParticipate in delivery quality reviews and remediation activitiesIdentify and mitigate risks impacting clinical operations, patient safety, program outcomes, or strategic objectivesPromote delivery excellence through the consistent application of industry and Accenture leading practices

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