Director, Business Applications Technology

General Summary

The incumbent will oversee an IS&T Technical Applications team. This role is responsible for creating technology strategy roadmaps and solutions for IT-centric platforms as well as end-user focused solutions. The manager will play a lead role in blending emerging technology trends and shifting end-user requirements into scalable supportable and cost-effective solutions.

This position is accountable for budgeting programming project execution and evaluation of all related departmental activities. Responsibilities include integrating new technologies ensuring competitive infrastructure and supporting the broader mission of the health system.

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

Accountability

• Reports to senior IT leadership.

• Responsible for delivering a high degree of customer satisfaction.

• Serves as a leadership role within Corporate IT.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee departmental functions including development enhancement implementation and management of IT applications.

• Supervise the development implementation administration and modifications of processes to ensure efficient operations.

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams of end users IT staff and third-party resources to create and implement technology solutions.

• Discover evaluate and prioritize emerging technology projects that align with organizational goals.

• Manage and continuously update strategic technology roadmaps.

• Monitor IT industry trends and serve as the lead for emerging technologies.

• Ensure proposed solutions adhere to architectural standards and can be supported by operations and support teams.

• Establish strategic direction for the department and set short- medium- and long-term goals in collaboration with senior leadership.

• Directly supervise IS&T technical staff including hiring training performance management and team development.

• Establish performance and productivity standards; determine staffing needs with senior leadership.

• Maintain strong internal and external communications; provide leadership updates on significant activities needs and challenges.

• Ensure systems meet regulatory and security requirements coordinating extensively with security teams.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree required.

• Minimum 7 years of management experience in IT operations.

• Minimum 7 years of management experience in IT architecture.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong verbal written and interpersonal communication skills.

• Proficiency in managing services within various IT infrastructure programs.

• Experience working in diverse and complex environments.

• Proven leadership management and motivational skills.

• Ability to lead control and manage projects effectively.

• Strong organizational and team collaboration skills.