Market Director of Information Technology & Systems

Lifepoint Health • Lake Havasu, AZ

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Havasu Regional Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Market Director of Information Technology & Services to provide strategic leadership and oversight for IT&S across the assigned market. The role aligns market IT operations with enterprise strategies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices, ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient technology solutions support clinical, operational, and business objectives across multiple facilities. The director partners with system IT leadership, market and facility executives, and cross-functional teams to drive innovation, performance improvement, and data-informed decision-making.

The director serves as the primary liaison between market and facility leadership and enterprise IT, leads market IT strategic planning, and participates in enterprise governance. Responsibilities span day-to-day IT operations, service delivery, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, project and change management, vendor relationships, financial stewardship, talent development, and continuous improvement. The role is on-site, with expected overnight travel of 25–50%. Normal business hours are 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday through Friday, though schedules may vary by business necessity.

Havasu Regional Medical Center is a 171-bed hospital with more than 33 affiliated physicians across 31 medical specialties. The organization describes its mission as improving the health of its communities and providing excellent patient care.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field, or at least 7 years of direct experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• At least 5 years of progressive IT management experience, including at least 3 years in healthcare and multi-site or enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated experience with hospital IT operations, EHR systems, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and project management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate across clinical, operational, and enterprise teams.
• Experience managing budgets, vendor relationships, and IT staff development.
• Knowledge of industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and emerging trends in healthcare IT.
• Ability to work on-site and travel overnight by land and/or air 25–50%.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with multi-site hospital IT operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between market/facility leadership and enterprise IT, representing local needs in system-wide planning and implementing enterprise strategies.
• Participate in enterprise governance councils and contribute to data governance, cybersecurity, and technology standards.
• Lead market IT strategic planning in alignment with market, facility, and enterprise goals.
• Oversee IT operations across assigned facilities, including infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and support services, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Implement and monitor IT service management, incident response, and change management processes in accordance with enterprise policies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including HIPAA and HITECH, and participate in audits, inspections, and accreditation processes.
• Lead or support enterprise IT initiatives across market facilities, including EHR upgrades, cybersecurity initiatives, digital transformation, and data-center technical-debt reduction.
• Champion change management, staff training, and adoption of new technologies.
• Build relationships with market and facility leaders, clinical teams, and enterprise IT peers to ensure technology solutions meet operational and clinical needs.
• Engage external vendors and partners as needed, following enterprise procurement and vendor management guidelines.
• Collaborate with market and facility financial leaders on cost containment and alignment of technology initiatives with organizational priorities.
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiency, cost savings, and revenue generation through technology.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the market IT team, fostering accountability, continuous learning, and professional growth.
• Support enterprise talent initiatives, including workforce planning, succession management, and staff engagement.
• Improve IT service delivery using data analytics, benchmarking, and enterprise performance metrics.
• Promote adoption of emerging technologies that advance patient care, operational efficiency, and data security.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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