Applications Manager / Engagement Lead - Healthcare IT (Oracle Health/Cerner)

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• Benefits that Care: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and 401(k) participation.
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Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Applications Manager to serve as the overall Engagement Lead for our client. This role is responsible for enterprise application oversight, operational leadership, and client engagement, ensuring high-quality service delivery across Oracle Health (Cerner) and other third-party healthcare applications. The ideal candidate will bring deep hands-on Cerner experience, strong people and operational leadership skills, and the ability to partner closely with clinical, operational, and IT stakeholders. Local residency in the Los Angeles area is strongly preferred to support regular onsite engagement. Relocation assistance may be considered for exceptional candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Applications Manager and overall Engagement Lead for the client environment
• Provide strategic and operational leadership for Oracle Health (Cerner) and other third-party applications, ensuring system stability, optimization, and continuous improvement
• Act as the primary point of contact for client leadership, fostering trusted partnerships and ensuring alignment with organizational goals
• Oversee application support teams, including resource planning, performance management, and issue escalation
• Lead service delivery governance, including status reporting, SLA adherence, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives

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• Collaborate with clinical, revenue cycle, and operational stakeholders to identify optimization opportunities and drive value across Cerner and integrated third-party systems
• Support change management, upgrades, enhancements, and regulatory initiatives impacting Oracle Health and other supported applications
• Ensure adherence to best practices, security standards, and organizational policies across the application portfolio
• Provide onsite leadership and presence as required to support client needs and overall engagement success

Required Qualifications

• Extensive experience supporting Oracle Health (Cerner) applications in a healthcare environment
• Experience overseeing or integrating third-party healthcare applications alongside core EHR platforms
• Proven experience in an Applications Manager, Engagement Lead, or similar leadership role

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• Strong understanding of healthcare IT operations, managed services models, and application support frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and resolve complex application and operational issues
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and client-facing skills
• Ability and willingness to be onsite regularly in Los Angeles

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting large health systems or academic medical centers
• Experience leading managed services engagements or long-term application support models
• Clinical, revenue cycle, or ancillary Cerner domain expertise
• PMP, ITIL, or similar leadership or service management certifications