Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Children's Hospital And Health System

Job Location:

Milwaukee, WI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Childrens Wisconsin we believe kids deserve the best.

Childrens Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care specialty care urgent care emergency care community health services foster and adoption services child and family counseling child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families and encourages you to be at your best every day please apply today.

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Job Summary
Directs enterprise-wide technology strategy and architecture leading modernization across our clinical administrative and operational environments. Embeds the most effective technology solutions across the built ecosystemensuring scalable flexible and secure infrastructure. A key focus is to maximize strategic value creation ensuring each tech investment accelerates care delivery operational efficiency and organizational impact.

Essential Functions

Architects and maintains a modular hybrid infrastructureleveraging cloud-native platforms (PaaS/IaaS) alongside legacy systemsto drive agility scalability and modernization across service areas.
Evaluates and integrates technologiessuch as IoT-enabled medical devices EHR systems automation and facility management toolsensuring seamless operation across clinical admin and operational infrastructures.
Implements a robust framework for cloud deployments aligning security compliance (HIPAA) and cost-management with strategic priorities.
Stays abreast of healthcare and enterprise technology advancementsincluding API-first design edge computing modular solutionsand pilot deployments that yield the highest strategic returns.
Steers IT investment planning with an explicit focus on returnensuring IT initiatives deliver measurable clinical operational or financial benefits that support organizational strategy.
Guarantees high-performing reliable infrastructurefrom networking to cloudto underpin modern patient care and digital services.
Partners with clinical facilities admin and operational leaders to align technology solutions to real-world needs supporting service delivery excellence.
Leads vendor selection and management; guide project delivery with a structured focus on outcomes strategic fit risk and ROI.
Performs people management responsibilities for employees which may include but are not limited to: employee engagement recruitment performance management and development

People Management Responsibility

Performs people management responsibilities for employees which may include but are not limited to: employee engagement recruitment performance management and development

Education

Bachelors Degree Computer Science Information Technology or related discipline required
Masters Degree Computer Science Information Technology or related discipline strongly preferred
Terminal Degree (PhD MD etc.) Computer Science Information Technology or related discipline preferred

Experience

15 years relevant computer systems experience required
20 years relevant computer systems experience in a hospital or healthcare setting preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Skills in developing strategic and tactical plans to meet business objectives in a large healthcare system.
Excellent project technical and problem management skills. Ability to communicate detailed technical information both orally and in writing.
Strong interpersonal leadership decision making and team building skills.
Skills in developing sound proposals and successfully implementing program/project plans. An understanding of health care delivery systems and health care dynamics.
Demonstrates expert-level problem-solving creativity and strategy development in the face of new competitive challenges.

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This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that may be requested in the performance of this job.
Employment is at-will. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise.

Childrens Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity respect and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race color religion sex gender gender identity and/or expression sexual orientation national origin age disability veteran status or any other status or condition protected by the law.

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At Childrens Wisconsin we believe kids deserve the best.Childrens Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care specialty care urgent care emergency care community health services foster and adoption services chi...