IT Strategy & Governance Lead

About the role

The IT Strategy & Governance Lead plays a pivotal role in the strategic direction and governance of Connections Health Solutions (CHS), a rapidly growing behavioral health company. Reporting directly to the VP of IT, this individual serves as a strategic advisor and partner, enabling the VP to focus on high-impact work.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary thought partner and strategic advisor to the VP of IT.
• Own preparation of executive communications, board materials, leadership updates, and SLT-facing presentations.
• Drive follow-through on strategic commitments, turning VP decisions into assigned actions with owners, timelines, and accountability checkpoints.
• Conduct research, analysis, and scenario planning to support leadership decision-making.
• Manage the VP's strategic priorities and help ensure time and energy are allocated to highest-impact work.
• Maintain current, accurate visibility across the enterprise IT portfolio, including clinical systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, AI, and operational initiatives.
• Monitor portfolio health, dependencies, resource constraints, and key milestones; surface risks before they become escalations.
• Ensure leadership has the information needed to make timely, confident decisions about portfolio priorities and capacity.
• Facilitate portfolio review meetings and executive steering committees.
• Act as the primary coordination point between IT and organizational partners, including Operations, Clinical Services, Finance, Compliance, and HR.
• Resolve competing priorities, clarify ownership, and drive alignment across teams with different incentives and timelines.
• Coordinate planning and execution for enterprise initiatives with significant IT involvement.
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Identify and close gaps in operational maturity, including decision-making, governance, communication, and execution across IT.
• Develop management systems that improve visibility into priorities, commitments, and outcomes.
• Lead or coordinate high-priority strategic initiatives sponsored by IT leadership.
• Support organizational transformation and change management efforts across the IT function.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.

Experience in technology strategy, management consulting, strategic planning, governance, program management, or related discipline.

Demonstrated record of performance in fast-paced, high-stakes environments are encouraged to apply.

Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes and drive alignment across teams without direct authority.

Strong executive communication and presentation skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and deliver it clearly to senior audiences.

High capacity for ambiguity; able to bring structure to unstructured problems and act without complete information.

Qualifications

Advanced degree (MBA, MHA, or related field) from a recognized program.

Advanced experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, healthcare policy, investment analysis, or a high-performance operational environment.

Familiarity with IT governance, portfolio management, PMO functions, or executive operations.

Skills

Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity.

AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability coverage.

Health Savings Account (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan).

Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care).

401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation).

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays.

Company-paid parental leave available to eligible employees.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time, remote position.