Administrative Director Information Technology

Job Summary Job Summary The Administrative Director of Information Technology provides enterprise-wide leadership and strategic direction for the health system’s information technology functions. Responsible for ensuring technology, information systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity, clinical and business applications, data capabilities, and digital solutions effectively support the health system’s clinical, operational, financial, and strategic objectives. Serving as the health system’s senior information technology leader, the Admin Director partners with executive leadership, physicians, clinical leaders, operational departments, and external partners to establish technology priorities, optimize existing systems, evaluate emerging technologies, and execute the organization’s long-term information technology strategy. Accountable for the reliability, security, performance, financial stewardship, and strategic development of the health system’s technology environment and serves as a key leader in major technology transformation initiatives, including Electronic Health Record (EHR) strategy and optimization. Responsibilities Strategic & Executive Leadership Develop and execute a comprehensive enterprise information technology strategy aligned with the health system’s strategic and financial prioritiesServe as the senior information technology advisor to the COO, CEO, executive leadership team, and other organizational leadersTranslate organizational strategy and operational needs into technology priorities, roadmaps, and measurable initiativesParticipate in enterprise strategic planning, capital planning, operational improvement, and technology governanceProvide executive leadership with recommendations regarding technology investments, risks, emerging technologies, and long-term infrastructure needsDevelop and maintain an IT governance structure that prioritizes projects based on clinical impact, operational value, financial return, regulatory requirements, risk, and organizational capacity EHR & Clinical Information Systems Provide executive leadership for the health system’s EHR strategy, including optimization, modernization, replacement evaluation, implementation, and long-term planningEnsure clinical information systems effectively support physicians, nursing, ancillary departments, ambulatory services, and patient care operationsPartner with clinical and operational leadership to improve workflows and reduce unnecessary administrative burden through technologyEstablish standards for system optimization, integration, interoperability, and application lifecycle managementOversee relationships with EHR and other major clinical technology vendors Information Technology Operations Provide leadership and accountability for enterprise technology operations, including:Network and infrastructureServers, cloud services, and data centersEnd-user computing and technical supportTelecommunicationsClinical and business applicationsInterfaces and interoperabilityIT service management/help deskBusiness continuity and disaster recoveryTechnology asset managementEstablish performance standards, service-level expectations, and accountability measures for IT operationsMaintain appropriate system availability, reliability, scalability, and performance to support 24/7 health care operations Cybersecurity, Privacy & Risk Provide executive oversight of the health system’s cybersecurity program and technology-related risk managementMaintain appropriate safeguards for electronic protected health information and other sensitive organizational informationPartner with Compliance, Privacy, Legal, Risk Management, and operational leadership to maintain compliance with applicable regulatory requirementsOversee cybersecurity risk assessments, incident response planning, vulnerability management, access controls, disaster recovery, and business continuity preparednessRegularly communicate significant technology and cybersecurity risks to executive leadership Data, Analytics & Digital Transformation Advance the organization’s use of data, analytics, automation, artificial intelligence, and digital technologies to improve clinical, operational, and financial performanceEstablish appropriate governance for data and emerging technologiesPartner with operational and clinical leaders to identify opportunities for automation and workflow improvementSupport development of reliable enterprise reporting and decision-support capabilitiesEnsure technology initiatives produce measurable organizational value rather than simply introducing additional technology Financial & Vendor Management Develop and manage the annual IT operating and capital budgetsEstablish multi-year technology capital plans and replacement schedulesEvaluate the financial and operational return of significant technology investmentsLead or participate in vendor selection, contracting, negotiations, and performance managementIdentify opportunities to reduce technology costs through standardization, consolidation, renegotiation, and elimination of redundant applications and servicesEstablish accountability for vendor performance, contractual obligations, implementation milestones, and return on investment Leadership & Workforce Development Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing information technology leadership team and workforceEstablish clear expectations for responsiveness, customer service, accountability, communication, and project executionDevelop succession plans and professional development opportunities for IT leaders and staffPromote collaboration between Information Technology and clinical, financial, and operational departmentsMaintain a service-oriented culture in which IT functions as an organizational partner rather than an isolated technical department Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, Health Care Administration, or related field requiredMaster’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Health Administration, or related discipline preferred Experience Minimum of 8–10 years of progressively responsible information technology leadership experience, preferably within a hospital or integrated health systemMinimum of 5 years of significant management responsibility with demonstrated experience leading complex technology operations, teams, budgets, vendors, and enterprise initiativesExperience with hospital EHR systems, clinical applications, cybersecurity, infrastructure, interoperability, and health care technology operations strongly preferredExperience leading major EHR implementation, conversion, optimization, or selection initiatives preferredExperience with digital transformation, automation, artificial intelligence, analytics, and enterprise technology governance preferredDemonstrated success managing significant operating and capital budgets preferredExperience negotiating major technology contracts and managing strategic vendor relationships preferred Licensure/Certification CHCIO, CPHIMS, CISSP, PMP, or comparable professional certification preferred Work Shift Day