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Applications Manager

Oceanport, NJ

$144.48K - $209.50K/yr

The Application Manager ensures alignment of all application activities with cultural and clinical transformation objectives. The Application Manager identifies and manages resistance to change as ...

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How much do clinical application manager jobs pay per year?

As of May 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for clinical application manager in the United States is $121,466.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $96,500.00 and $142,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Clinical Application Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Clinical Application Manager, you need a solid background in healthcare IT, clinical workflows, and project management, often supported by a degree in health informatics or related fields. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, clinical software, and certifications like PMP or Epic certification are typically required. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help manage teams and facilitate collaboration between clinical staff and IT professionals. These skills and qualifications are essential to ensure smooth implementation, optimization, and support of clinical applications that enhance patient care and operational efficiency.

How does a Clinical Application Manager typically collaborate with clinical staff and IT teams to ensure successful implementation of new healthcare software?

A Clinical Application Manager plays a central role in bridging the gap between clinical staff and IT teams during the rollout of new healthcare applications. They gather feedback from clinicians to ensure the software meets practical workflow needs, while also working closely with IT to address technical requirements and troubleshoot issues. Regular meetings, training sessions, and hands-on support are common methods used to facilitate smooth adoption and ongoing optimization. This collaboration is crucial for minimizing disruptions to patient care and maximizing the value of the technology investment.

What does a Clinical Application Manager do?

A Clinical Application Manager oversees the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of clinical software systems within healthcare organizations. They work closely with clinical staff, IT teams, and vendors to ensure that applications such as electronic health records (EHRs) and other clinical tools support patient care effectively and comply with regulations. Their responsibilities also include training staff, troubleshooting issues, and managing upgrades or new deployments to ensure seamless clinical operations.

What is the difference between Clinical Application Manager vs Clinical Systems Specialist?

AspectClinical Application ManagerClinical Systems Specialist
CredentialsHealthcare IT certifications, clinical backgroundIT certifications, clinical knowledge
Work EnvironmentHealthcare facilities, hospitals, clinicsHealthcare IT departments, vendor sites
Employer & IndustryHospitals, healthcare providersHealthcare IT vendors, hospitals
Primary FocusOverseeing clinical application implementation and supportSupporting and troubleshooting clinical systems

The Clinical Application Manager primarily manages the implementation, support, and optimization of clinical software in healthcare settings, ensuring clinical workflows are supported effectively. In contrast, the Clinical Systems Specialist focuses on technical support, troubleshooting, and system maintenance. Both roles require clinical and technical knowledge but differ in their scope of responsibilities and focus areas.

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Infographic showing various Clinical Application Manager job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $121,466 per year, or $58.4 per hour.
Applications Manager

$144.48K - $209.50K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago


RWJBarnabas Health rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 321 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

183rd of 864 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Job Title: Applications Manager

Location: System Business Office

Department Name: IT&S Behavioral Health

Req #: 0000232387

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $144,483.00 - $209,501.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Overview:

The Application Manager is primarily responsible for providing day-to-day leadership to the functional team for all core activities pertaining to the planning and execution of projects related to application build, maintenance & optimization. The Application Manager is responsible for the overall design and development of the application. The Application Manager is expected to be knowledgeable about organizational policies, procedures and business operations, as well as the area of business they are representing and the functionality available in the application(s). The Application Manager keeps the IT Leadership team, project team, & operational stakeholders abreast of any key changes & impacts. The Application Manager keeps abreast of software/vendor release information, assesses the relevance of any changes by partnering with business operations, works with vendors and end-users to tailor the system to the organization needs, and participates in the customer readiness activities. The Application Manager engages in mapping current state workflows to future state workflows development, application design and development, testing support, issues resolution, application integration, implementation, and ongoing support activities. The Application Manager ensures the completion of in-depth analyses of workflows, data collection, report details, and other technical issues associated with the use of vendor software. The Application Manager is responsible for developing and documenting the internal procedures that will be used in conjunction with vendor applications and assess implementation strategies and the impact those strategies will have on workflows and operations. The Application Manager ensures alignment of all application activities with cultural and clinical transformation objectives. The Application Manager identifies and manages resistance to change as related to their respective application of responsibility.

Education:

  • Preferred: Master’s degree in Health Care, Information Technology, Business, or related field
  • Minimum: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience

Work Experience:

  • Preferred: Five (5) to seven (7) years’ experience in a health care setting and management of IT team
  • Minimum: Three (3) years relevant experience and management of IT/Quality program or team
  • Preferred: Epic Certification in Clinical Documentation and Ambulatory
  • Experience with implementing and/or supporting financial/clinical information systems and/or large-scale and complex standardization and implementation of an application is highly desirable
  • Demonstrated workflow process analysis and design, communication and interpersonal skills, facilitation/training skills, project management capabilities, and leadership orientation
  • Strong assertiveness skills and ability to manage conflict in a variety of situations
  • Superior organizational and people management skills
  • Experience with managing employees, including coaching and performance management
  • Demonstrated ability to align and motivate key process stakeholders, including nurses, physicians, and other clinical/administrative staff
  • Demonstrated ability to interact with multidisciplinary teams
  • Demonstrated application design and implementation skills
  • Experience in Application or system installations preferred
  • Knowledge of business/clinical/operational areas application is applicable to.
  • Demonstration of Leadership positions in area of expertise

Licenses and Certifications:

  • Minimum: Formal training/certification as required
  • For Clinical Applications – clinical licensure may be preferred

Key Competencies

  • Adaptability/flexibility: demonstrating flexibility with respect to changing end-user business needs
  • Be able to communicate with both technical and non technical staff.
  • Critical thinking: the ability and willingness to see things in an open-minded way and examine an idea or concept from as many angles as possible
  • Dependability: the ability and willingness to take ownership of work activities and ensure that they are completed in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner. Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and able to function effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
  • Have a deep understand of software life cycle development
  • Initiative: the ability and willingness to recognize assignments or tasks that need to be completed, to seek out additional assignments or tasks, and to help others
  • Interpersonal skills: the ability to communicate information clearly and concisely with leadership and subject matter experts; the ability to gain trust and establish effective relationships with operational and vendor counterparts
  • Learning: the ability and willingness to learn new software and systems
  • Listening: listening attentively to ensure that the intended message has been accurately received, holding responses until the person has finished making their point, and repeating information to ensure accuracy
  • Problem solving seeking, logically examining, and interpreting information from different sources to determine a problem's cause and developing a course of action to resolve the problem and to prevent its recurrence
  • Resilience: the ability to persevere in difficult situations, overcome obstacles, and reach high levels of performance when faced with stressful work situations and time pressures

Interested in learning more about our IT&S team? Check out this video from our leadership team! https://vimeo.com/1038366426/2f1c2a76a5?ts=0&share=copy

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing.  These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
Retirement Plans
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Disability and Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Planning Support
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Community and Volunteer Opportunities
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team.  We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.  As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. 

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

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About RWJBarnabas Health

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RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest integrated health care delivery system, providing treatment and services to more than three million patients each year. Throughout RWJBarnabas Health, our dedicated physicians, nurses, and health professionals are committed to providing the highest quality of patient care and health education to the community and region. We aim to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey - whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Industry

Hospitals

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

West Orange, NJ, US

Year founded

2015