Vice President of Information Technology
About The Position
The Vice President of Information Technology (VP of IT) is the senior executive responsible for the organization’s overall technology vision, strategy, and execution. This role provides enterprise-wide leadership for IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, data architecture, analytics, and digital transformation initiatives. The VP of Information Technology ensures technology enables safe, compliant, and efficient clinical care, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and scalable growth across a multi-site healthcare organization. The VP of Information Technology owns the organization’s data strategy and analytics framework, ensuring data integrity, governance, and actionable insights for executive decision-making, while overseeing operational execution through IT leadership and system administrators.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s preferred)
- 10+ years progressive IT experience, including 5+ years in senior leadership roles
- Demonstrated experience in healthcare IT environments and EMR ecosystems
- Strong knowledge of HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, cybersecurity frameworks, and healthcare regulations
- Proven success leading enterprise systems, data architecture, analytics, and digital transformation
- Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills
Nice To Haves
- Master’s preferred
Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership & Governance: Develop and execute a multi-year IT and digital strategy aligned with organizational goals and growth plans
- Establish IT governance frameworks, policies, standards, and controls
- Serve as executive owner of cybersecurity, privacy, and regulatory compliance (HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, security risk assessments)
- Lead enterprise-wide digital transformation and system modernization initiatives Enterprise Systems & Infrastructure:
- Oversee architecture, implementation, and lifecycle management of all enterprise systems including EMR, CRM, billing, finance, HRIS, and collaboration platforms
- Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity for all critical systems
- Approve system integrations, architecture designs, and major configuration changes Data, Analytics & Reporting:
- Own enterprise data strategy, governance, architecture, and quality standards
- Oversee data warehousing, analytics platforms, dashboards, and executive reporting
- Define organizational KPIs and ensure reliable, timely reporting across clinical, operational, and financial domains
- Ensure compliant and secure use of healthcare data Financial & Vendor Management:
- Develop and manage the IT operating and capital budgets
- Lead vendor selection, contract negotiation, and performance management
- Evaluate ROI and risk for all major technology investments People Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership:
- Build, mentor, and lead IT, data, and systems teams
- Establish performance expectations, succession planning, and professional development
- Partner with Clinical, Compliance, Finance, Operations, and Revenue Cycle leadership to align technology with business needs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
