AVP Enterprise Applications

Stony Brook University•Stony Brook, NY

2d•$230,000 - $300,000

About The Position

The Assistant Vice President (AVP), Enterprise Applications is a senior leadership role within Stony Brook Medicine Information Technology, reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO). This position is responsible for the strategic leadership, governance, and operational management of the enterprise application portfolio and associated digital platforms supporting clinical, academic, and administrative functions across a complex academic health system. The AVP oversees the full lifecycle of enterprise, core, and SaaS applications, including selection, implementation, optimization, integration, and retirement. This role ensures these systems remain secure, reliable, interoperable, and aligned with institutional priorities that support patient care, research, education, and operational excellence. This position also includes responsibility for enterprise application governance, digital platform enablement, and the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation capabilities within application environments, ensuring all technologies are deployed in accordance with regulatory, security, and institutional standards. The AVP serves as a key member of the IT leadership team and acts as a senior liaison between business, clinical, and IT stakeholders, ensuring that technology capabilities are effectively aligned with organizational needs. This position operates under the direction of the CIO and plays a leading role in advancing enterprise applications and digital platform execution, governance, and optimization. It collaborates closely with fellow IT executive leaders to support strong alignment across infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, and broader technology strategy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in healthcare IT or enterprise technology environments
Minimum of 5 years of senior leadership experience overseeing enterprise applications or platforms
Demonstrated experience managing large-scale enterprise application portfolios across clinical, revenue cycle, and administrative domains
Experience leading complex implementations in multi-hospital or academic health system environments
Strong knowledge of application lifecycle management, governance frameworks, and vendor management
Familiarity with healthcare regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA, HITECH)
Knowledge of interoperability standards (e.g., HL7, FHIR, APIs)
Demonstrated leadership and organizational management skills
Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a relevant field
Experience in an academic medical center or large integrated health system
Experience with enterprise EHR platforms (e.g., Oracle Health/Cerner Millennium, Epic)
Experience with revenue cycle, ERP, and ancillary clinical systems
Experience with digital transformation initiatives and application rationalization efforts
Familiarity with cloud-based application strategies and SaaS environments
Experience supporting AI-enabled technologies and governance frameworks within healthcare

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the enterprise application roadmap aligned with organizational strategic priorities
Oversee the full lifecycle of enterprise applications (selection, implementation, optimization, and decommissioning)
Ensure alignment across clinical, revenue cycle, academic, and administrative systems
Promote standardization, scalability, and interoperability across the application portfolio
Lead the enterprise application governance framework, including: Intake and request management, Prioritization and funding alignment, Lifecycle and performance oversight
Maintain and govern the enterprise application inventory and service catalog
Ensure all applications meet regulatory, compliance, audit, and reporting requirements
Serve as a delegate of the CIO in governance, planning, and escalation forums as appropriate
Provide strategic and operational oversight of enterprise digital platforms, including technologies that support: Patient engagement and access, Clinical workflows and provider experience, Staff productivity and administrative efficiency
Ensure seamless integration and alignment of applications across workflows and user experiences
Drive continuous improvement in usability, workflow efficiency, and system adoption
Identify, evaluate, and prioritize AI and automation opportunities within enterprise applications
Establish and enforce governance processes for AI-related initiatives, including: Risk assessment, compliance validation, security and privacy review
Ensure AI-enabled capabilities are deployed responsibly, in alignment with institutional policies and regulatory requirements
Collaborate with clinical, operational, and analytics stakeholders to assess the value and readiness of AI-driven solutions
Oversee enterprise application vendor relationships and contract lifecycle management
Participate in vendor selection, evaluation, and performance management
Ensure effective financial stewardship of application-related budgets and investments
Develop business cases and support cost optimization strategies, particularly in SaaS and cloud-based solutions
Ensure the reliability, performance, and availability of enterprise applications
Establish and monitor service performance expectations, including uptime, incident management, and issue resolution
Oversee change management, release management, and upgrade processes to minimize operational disruption
Partner with IT and institutional leadership, including: Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for infrastructure and architecture alignment, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for security and compliance, Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO) and Chief Nursing Information Officer (CNIO) for clinical alignment
Collaborate with business and operational stakeholders to ensure alignment with institutional priorities
Support enterprise integration efforts across multiple hospitals, ambulatory sites, and academic entities
Provide leadership and direction to application directors, managers, and professional staff
Promote a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and service excellence
Support workforce planning, professional development, and succession planning
Establish consistent operating models and performance expectations across teams