Director of Innovation and Technological Strategy

Henry J Austin Health Center•Trenton, NJ

18h

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Innovation and Technological Strategy leads the development and execution of the organization’s long-term technology vision and innovation roadmap. This senior leadership role is responsible for identifying emerging trends, launching transformative initiatives, and fostering a culture of innovation across the enterprise. The Director ensures that technological strategies align with business goals and drive sustainable growth and competitive advantage. Performs related work including, but not limited to:

Requirements

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Strategy, or related field.
Minimum of 5 years in a senior technology leadership role with a focus on innovation, strategic planning, or emerging technologies.
Experience managing cross-functional teams and large-scale technology initiatives.
Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of the capabilities, operating characteristics and programming of all data processing and data preparation equipment and software.
Thorough knowledge of information systems design concepts and alternative manual, mechanical or electronic means for gathering and storing data, as well as converting data into useful information.
Wide knowledge of office policies and procedures, modern accounting and statistical principles, policies and practices.
Thorough working knowledge of forms, flowcharts, decision table and blocks diagram, and knowledge of the terminology used in M.I.S.
Thorough knowledge of relational database concepts such as file structure and Dbase languages such as Dbase IV, FoxPro, Clipper, etc.
Effective interpersonal skills; frequently interacts with subordinates, peers and functional managers and vendors.
Requires strong individual managerial, administrative and human relations skills.
Strong working knowledge of the design, programming and maintenance of computer software and the establishment of software standards as well as computer hardware.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and use hands to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning: Develop and implement a forward-looking technology strategy aligned with organizational objectives.
Innovation Leadership: Champion innovation initiatives, including the exploration and integration of emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning, and digital platforms.
Technology Implementation: Oversee the adoption and optimization of new technologies while ensuring the performance and scalability of existing systems.
Market Analysis: Conduct competitive and market trend analysis to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation.
Culture Development: Promote a company-wide culture of experimentation, creativity, and continuous improvement.
Budget & Resource Management: Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and resource allocation for innovation and technology projects.
Stakeholder Communication: Communicate the strategic value of innovation initiatives to executive leadership and other stakeholders.
Evaluate and apply new hardware/software technologies to enhance organizational productivity.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful deployment of innovation initiatives.
Ensure compliance with data security, privacy, and governance standards.
Lead internal education efforts to build innovation capabilities across departments.
Responsible for all data input integrity to ensure the daily/weekly/monthly patient transaction reports accurately reflect accounting activities:
Responsible for the development and preparation of required and/or requested management reports.
Ensures that patient billings are able to be completed accurately and on a timely basis to ensure maximum revenues.
Responsible for the appropriation of M.I.S. department charges where applicable.
Research new opportunities for increased productivity from computer technology throughout the organization.
Evaluate and apply new computer hardware and software technologies and educate users regarding the benefits of such improvement.
Assumes other duties as assigned by Chief Executive Officer
Attends Board of Directors meetings