Director of Information Technology

Southcentral Foundation • Anchorage, AK

1d • $148,117 - $266,094 • Onsite

About The Position

The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Director of Information Technology is responsible for leading and developing information technology strategies and policies to advance the organization’s automation and electronic information objectives and ensures effective, efficient interface of systems and IT function. This position has two (2) levels designed to provide progressively more responsible and independent work experiences. Progression between job levels is based on the demonstrated ability to successfully handle more progressively responsible assignments.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration or related field; OR equivalent combination of IT education, training and work experience.
• Five (5) years progressively responsible IT technical leadership experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency at the Director of Information Technology I level.

Responsibilities

• Creates, develops and nurtures culturally appropriate interactions and connections with each other, customer-owners, and the community.
• Plans and oversees the management of policies and procedures regarding the Information Technology infrastructure, operations and Information Security.
• Compliance with all applicable laws, policies, procedures, bylaws, regulatory requirements, and best practice guidelines regarding Privacy of Health Care Information, Corporate and Health Care Compliance.
• Builds and develops relationships with key stakeholders and vendors to help achieve strategic goals
• Provides information to support stakeholders at all levels to include information technology, infrastructure, operations and security services.
• Networks locally and regionally with related professionals and connects with staff as appropriate
• Represents the organization on technology related strategic issues when needed
• Performs long-term planning for corporate knowledge and information asset development based on strategic goals and input from stakeholders
• Works collaboratively with leadership across SCF to develop an understanding of stakeholder’s technology needs and their operational impacts.
• Ensures processes and systems for exceptional customer service are in place for all departments assigned
• Promotes a customer driven approach to service delivery that is culturally appropriate and based on customer input and feedback
• Ensures that all required reporting and documentation processes are completed timely and accurately.
• Leads and facilitates multilevel direct report teams and cross functional support teams effectively.
• Oversees services and systems provided by outside vendors and/or consultants and ensures the delivery of high-quality services and solutions
• Works in partnership with stakeholders to influence strategy, provide new business and technology ideas, align and prioritize projects, and drive system wide technology improvements.
• Shares and receives information, opinions, concerns and feedback in a supportive manner.
• Works collaboratively by building bridges and creating rapport with team members within departments and across the organization.
• Acts as a liaison for functional departments on data processing matters in order to answer all questions, evaluate needs, monitor service, advise on problems, encourage data processing education and understanding, and ensure smooth conversion from manual to computerized systems or from existing computer systems to new improved ones.
• Facilitates groups, committees, and meetings.
• Communicates ideas in a technical manner and tailored to the appropriate audience.
• Makes meaningful improvement to services, program, and processes and/or organizational effectiveness that creates new value for customer-owners and employees
• Demonstrates experience in leading large-scale IT projects from inception through completion
• Manages the strategic planning and improvement processes
• Ensures alignment with the Mission, Vision and Operational Principles of SCF
• Develops and implements long range strategic plans that meet the infrastructure and technology needs of the organization
• Partners with Senior Leadership across the organization to integrate the strategic technology plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director