Vice President, IT & Innovation

HOPEWEST • Grand Junction, CO

11h • $126,443 - $139,880 • Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President of Information Technology & Innovation provides executive-level leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for HopeWest’s enterprise technology environment, cybersecurity program, infrastructure, systems integration, and information services operations. The position serves as a proactive organizational leader and trusted strategic partner to executive leadership in aligning technology initiatives with HopeWest’s mission, operational priorities, patient care delivery, compliance requirements, and long-term organizational growth.

This position is responsible for developing and executing enterprise technology strategies that enhance operational efficiency, strengthen cybersecurity posture, improve system reliability, support data-driven decision-making, and position HopeWest for future innovation and scalability. The Vice President fosters collaborative relationships across departments while promoting a culture of service excellence, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement within the Information Technology function.

This position also provides executive leadership for artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and digital innovation strategy, ensuring responsible, compliant, and value-driven adoption of emerging technologies. The Vice President is accountable for advancing data-driven decision-making, improving clinical and operational workflows, and enabling scalable, integrated technology solutions that support coordinated patient care and organizational effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Healthcare Informatics, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Minimum of 10+ years of progressively responsible Information Technology experience required.
• Minimum of 7+ years of leadership or management experience overseeing enterprise technology operations, infrastructure, or systems required.
• Experience with cybersecurity governance, strategic planning, vendor management, infrastructure management, and enterprise systems oversight required.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of enterprise information technology systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity, networking, telecommunications, cloud environments, and systems integration.
• Demonstrates strong strategic planning, organizational leadership, and executive communication skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrates strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational prioritization skills.
• Maintains knowledge of healthcare technology regulations, HIPAA requirements, cybersecurity standards, and industry best practices.
• Demonstrates strong leadership presence, professionalism, and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and organizational initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, discretion, confidentiality, and accountability.
• Maintains a proactive, service-oriented, and solutions-focused leadership approach.
• Demonstrates strong collaboration and partnership skills across operational and executive teams.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Information Technology, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Executive-level leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of healthcare workflows, EHR systems, and care coordination processes preferred.
• Experience leading organizational technology initiatives, operational change management, and cross-functional projects preferred.
• Experience with enterprise data analytics, reporting, or business intelligence platforms preferred.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading digital transformation or innovation initiatives, including AI or automation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provides executive-level leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for HopeWest’s enterprise technology environment, cybersecurity program, infrastructure, systems integration, and information services operations.
• Serves as a proactive organizational leader and trusted strategic partner to executive leadership in aligning technology initiatives with HopeWest’s mission, operational priorities, patient care delivery, compliance requirements, and long-term organizational growth.
• Develops and executes enterprise technology strategies that enhance operational efficiency, strengthen cybersecurity posture, improve system reliability, support data-driven decision-making, and position HopeWest for future innovation and scalability.
• Fosters collaborative relationships across departments while promoting a culture of service excellence, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement within the Information Technology function.
• Provides executive leadership for artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and digital innovation strategy, ensuring responsible, compliant, and value-driven adoption of emerging technologies.
• Advances data-driven decision-making, improves clinical and operational workflows, and enables scalable, integrated technology solutions that support coordinated patient care and organizational effectiveness.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance effective the first of the month following start date
• Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program
• Immediate accrual of PTO and medical leave
• Employer paid life insurance
• EAP & Disability
• 403b Retirement plan with up to 3% employer match
• 15% discount at Spoons Bistro & Bakery, and Heirlooms locations

What This Job Offers

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