VP Information Technology - UCHealth : Job Details

Description The Opportunity Vice President, Information TechnologyThis is an outstanding opportunity with one of the top academic and community medical centers in the country. This position will be a part of a high-performing, quality-focused senior leadership team in a results-driven, evolving health care system. The new Vice President of Information Technology (IT) must lead the vision of From Health Care to Health by forging strong relationships with the UCHealth enterprise to create an overall entity unparalleled in the United States today.The Vice President will direct and oversee the Technology Services group which entails information technology infrastructure architecture and operations for UCHealth, including the data centers (servers and storage), voice and data network, end-user services (desktop and mobile computing), information security, and IT enterprise risk management. The successful candidate is an experienced IT leader with excellent vision, creativity, leadership, organizational, and delivery skills with the ability to design and implement strategic plans and projects over multiple years while navigating 24x7 operational service management.Reporting Relationships Reports to: System Chief Information Officer, UCHealthResponsibilities

• Provides broad-reaching, strategic, and operational direction to staff and organization related to the UCHealth IT strategy with a focus on the technical infrastructure. Plans the level of resources needed in each function and provides high-level input for the selection and training of personnel.
• Works with customers to determine operational and clinical needs which may be met through the use of information technology services and solutions. Prioritizes initiatives to maximize efficiency of operational and clinical resources.
• Conducts risk evaluation and risk management activities to ensure reliable and available IT services and solutions.
• Plans and architects innovative multi-year roadmaps for IT services and solutions. Presents those plans for IT solutions and services to customers including leadership and organizational governance groups, which may include the Board of Directors and/or Board subcommittees.
• Creates, manages, and presents annual capital and expense budgets.
• Works with external vendors; reviews and negotiates contracts.

Key Differentiators related to UCHealth Priorities

• Passion and expertise related to information security, enterprise risk management, managed security services, and navigating the overall healthcare cyber landscape.
• Passion and experience with IT service management, service level management, and customer service improvement with a focus on end-user services, incident management, problem management, user provisioning, and system availability.
• Experience with mergers, acquisition, and joint venture initiatives bringing multiple organizations or teams together to create synergies, process improvements and staffing efficiencies, along with cost reduction.
• Effectively manage performance of technical staff and leaders and design and inspire improvements to drive value to UCHealth
• Technically innovative and forward-thinking specifically focused on how we can make our patients, our clinicians, and other staff members more efficient and effective (e.g., mobility, public/private cloud, security/accessibility, collaboration, virtual health).

Candidate Qualifications The culture at UCHealth is results driven, and each member has high expectations for themselves as well as those with whom they partner and lead. This individual will be joining a high performing, fast-paced team and, as such, we have outlined characteristics that describe the ideal candidate for the Vice President of Information Technology Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience; and 6+ years of leadership experience
• Strong vision, strategic planning, customer service, collaboration, change management, and communication skills are required.

Preferred Position Requirements

• Master's degree in related field
• At least 8 years of leadership experience
• Experience as Chief Technology Officer and/or VP/Senior Director/Director of Information Technology in multi-entity health system

Key Attributes

• Quality oriented; methodical, detail and deadline-oriented, reliable; able to see the big picture and the important details
• A passion for innovation and desire to continue learning about healthcare IT trends and technologies
• Able to work with technical, operational, and clinical users and partners
• Excels in working in and leading in a very fast-paced environment

Annual Salary Range: Min - $227,510 Mid - $284,398 Max - $341,265. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experienceAt UCHealth, We Improve Lives Responsibilities:Develops and implements departmental goals, plans and standards consistent with the administrative, legal and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization with a large scope, multiple teams, and multiple leaders. Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including information technologies, service level determination, and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives. Mentors other departmental leaders to achieve similar goals. Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions and continuing education initiatives. Mentors other departmental leaders to achieve similar goals. Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding. Coordinates and directs internal/external audits. Mentors other departmental leaders to achieve similar goals.UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package:

• Full medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement plans to include 403(b) matching
• Paid time off. Start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• Wellness benefits
• An annual bonus may be paid to eligible employees based upon organizational and individual performance.
• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance
• Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may also qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year

Loan Repayment:

• UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.

UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.