Project Manager, RCM

This international project will require the role to be based in one of our primary international locations in the Middle East, Bahrain.

Please note this is a fixed term, 12-month role with potential for extension.

Telstra Health

This is a unique opportunity to join an incredible team of experts in health and technology who are helping to solve some of the biggest challenges faced by the health and aged care sector.

Telstra Health offers software applications, and platforms that connect health information, patients and providers. We offer our solutions to the pharmacy, public and private hospital, primary care, diagnostic, Indigenous health, and aged, disability and community care sectors in Australia, the Middle East, Canada and the UK, as well as to Government and other health funders.

You too can help to create the future of healthcare by joining Telstra Health today!

What’s the opportunity?

This role will support the Revenue Cycle Management software and other financial services within Bahrain and will ensure that the projects are effectively planned and delivered across the project lifecycle from concept to closeout with the result that the customer requirements are satisfied on time and within budget. The role will ensure that risks and conflicts are identified, analysed and managed throughout the project lifecycle, escalating issues as necessary and before they become crises. The role will be based in Bahrain.

Key accountabilities of this role are:

• Responsibility for the planning, execution, monitoring, control and closure of assigned projects.
• Manage scope of projects, including negotiating for changes to the scope by agreement and obtaining sign-off.
• Devise project estimates and schedules and tracking progress against these schedules.
• Ensure that risks are identified, analysed and managed throughout the course of the project lifecycle, escalating issues as necessary and before they become crises.
• Provide pre-sales project support with draft project plans and scope of works.
• Participate in pre-sales activities by negotiating with prospects on project scope and plans, in conjunction with the sales and account managers.
• Ensure that project management methodologies are applied in project(s) under management, including the use of templates and tools.

What can I expect?

The primary outcomes of this role are to ensure:

• Projects are managed within the defined budget and timelines.
• Customer and internal expectations are managed.
• Profitability analysis is achieved through close management of the project contract and defined scope.

This role is required to be based overseas in one of our primary international locations in the Middle East, Bahrain. Please note this is a fixed term, 12-month role with potential for extension.

About you:

• Demonstrated experience in project management (Minimum 5 years)
• Experience working in or supporting Enterprise and Government IT departments and / or clients.
• Tertiary qualification in a Health Care or Information Technology discipline
• Project Management Certification
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills with an ability for lateral thinking to achieve innovative solutions for product implementations
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organisational skills with an ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and within tight time constraints
• Strong understanding of computer systems, software development and deployment methodology and computer networking
• Knowledge of IT support methodologies
• Knowledge of MS Office application suite, including MS Project

Desirable:

• Experience working in or around hospital / health and community services industry

What are some of the benefits of the business?

• Holding on to good talent is important to us. We support our exceptional people forge career paths internally. Our People Leaders are committed to continuously enhancing their team members, celebrating successes and identifying growth opportunities.
• When you join us you join a team of experts - our team boasts a wealth of skills, expertise and knowledge across a wide range of health and tech areas for you to tap into so there will be plenty to learn and do!
• Having the backing of our parent company, Telstra, means we are part of an even bigger team of changemakers. Our start-up culture powered by one of Australia’s biggest brands means innovation is always front of mind.

And it doesn’t stop there…

• A free Telstra mobile and plan for eligible employees
• 30% discount on various Telstra products and services
• Career break and study assistance
• Ongoing development through various learning programs, access to O’Reilly and LinkedIn Learning and much more
• Free 24/7 professional and confidential support for you and your family
• Employee rewards program that includes discounts on shopping, electronics, gym memberships, movie tickets, health insurance and more

We are passionate about creating an environment that's inclusive and supportive. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals from all backgrounds, including those caring for and living with disability to apply.