Implementation Project Manager (Freelance) - EHR Deployment

Location: Hybrid/Munich 1 day a week
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Freelance
Duration: 6-12 months (extension possible)
Hourly Rate: Competitive, based on experience

About the Role

iO Associates are seeking an experienced Freelance Implementation Project Manager to lead the deployment of a new Electronic Health Record (EHR) system within a German healthcare provider or digital health platform. This role sits at the intersection of healthcare delivery and digital transformation, requiring strong stakeholder coordination, technical awareness, and implementation expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end implementation of the EHR system across clinical and administrative departments
Manage timelines, milestones, risks, and dependencies throughout the project lifecycle
Coordinate internal teams (IT, product, operations) and external vendors (software providers, integration partners)
Oversee system configuration, integration (HL7/FHIR), and data migration
Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders including clinicians, medical informatics specialists, and hospital IT leads
Facilitate user training and change management efforts
Monitor project KPIs and report progress to senior leadership and regulatory bodies
Ensure compliance with German healthcare IT standards and data protection regulations (e.g. DSGVO)

Your Profile

Proven experience delivering healthtech projects in Germany, ideally EHR implementations
Strong understanding of healthcare workflows and clinical data structures
Solid grasp of IT implementation practices, including system integration, user acceptance testing (UAT), and go-live support
Familiarity with German digital health regulation, KHZG requirements, and interoperability standards (HL7, FHIR, IHE)
Confident working in a multi-stakeholder environment with clinicians, developers, and administrators
Fluency in German (C1 or higher) and working proficiency in English
Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have

Prior experience working with vendors
Background in hospital IT, digital health platforms, or consulting firms delivering to Clinics
Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or Scrum)

What We Offer

Opportunity to drive real-world impact in Germany's digital health transformation
Flexible, remote-first freelance setup with project-based autonomy
Exposure to a forward-thinking environment at the forefront of EHR and digital care delivery
Possibility of extension and future projects in wider HealthTech/Digital Health domains

Interested?
Please send your CV for further information.