Chief Information Officer

Mary Greeley Medical Center•Ames, IA

About The Position

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is a key member of the Administrative Team and serves as the senior executive responsible for the strategic leadership and management of all information technology functions across Mary Greeley Medical Center. This role is critical in ensuring that technology initiatives align with organizational goals, enhance patient care, and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements. About Mary Greeley Recognized for excellence and innovation, MGMC is proud to be a Magnet-designated organization and recipient of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. These honors reflect our deep commitment to nursing excellence, high reliability, and performance improvement grounded in patient-centered care.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in MIS, OR an unrelated bachelor's degree plus equivalent years of experience, with ten or more years of progressive IT management/leadership experience.
Strong portfolio management, project management, and organizational skills required.
Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing Enterprise IT Architecture frameworks within complex environments.
Strong skills in planning and managing large scale technology change in a dynamic environment.
Ten or more years' experience leading enterprise technology resources with a history of progressive leadership.
Exceptional communication and team building skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the organization's IT strategy in alignment with Mary Greeley's mission, vision, and strategic priorities.
Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Administrative Team on technology trends, digital transformation, and innovation.
Manage the relationship and operational effectiveness of services purchased through the joint venture with McFarland Clinic, Health Ventures of Central Iowa.
Oversee all IT operations, including infrastructure, applications, data management, and support services.
Ensure reliable, secure, and scalable IT systems to support clinical and business operations.
Maintain compliance with all legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
Develop and enforce policies for data governance, privacy, and security.
Develop and manage the IT budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
Negotiate and manage vendor contracts for technology solutions and services.
Build and maintain a high-performing IT organization, fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.
Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer service.
Collaborate across departments to ensure integrated technology solutions that support organizational objectives.
Identify and validate emerging technologies that enable organizational goals.
Design and implement a comprehensive digital strategy and roadmap to position the organization for long-term success.
Build partnerships to enhance patient care, clinical workflows, and business operations through technology.
Develop and certify disaster recovery and backup procedures, ensuring security of information systems and communication lines.