Head of Digital

Job Summary

Sitting on the Executive Committee the Head of Digital is responsible for leading Marymounts digital transformation agenda its ICT Team oversight of our physical ICT infrastructure network security and resilience and ensuring digital innovation becomes embedded across all aspects of clinical care operational services and organisational culture.

This new strategic leadership role will drive the development and implementation of a comprehensive digital roadmap that aligns technology investments with Marymounts mission to deliver compassionate high-quality care to patients residents and families.

The postholder provides executive-level leadership for digital governance structures chairs the Digital Steering Group and ensures effective prioritisation and delivery of digital initiatives that create measurable value for patients staff and the organisation.

A key immediate focus is preparing Marymount for the HSEs Community Connect System (Community Connect) implementation and building organisational readiness through cultural change staff engagement and digital capability development. Working collaboratively with clinical operational and technical teams the Head of Digital translates complex digital concepts into actionable strategies that support patientcentred care delivery improve operational efficiency and position Marymount as a digitally enabled leader in hospice and community care. The role drives a fundamental cultural shift from viewing ICT as infrastructure support to recognising digital innovation as central to achieving excellence in patient outcomes and organisational sustainability.

Essential Criteria

A candidate must on the latest date for receiving completed applications for the post

• Must hold a third-level qualification (minimum Level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent) in addition to an undergraduate qualification in Information Technology Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Significant Information Technology experience at a senior level in a large organisation including senior stakeholder engagement and managing resources at a senior management level.
• Expertise in information technology strategy development and planning of emerging technologies and expertise of leading significant digitally enabled change programmes and projects.
• Direct responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple large scale ICT solutions.
• Proven ability to manage and influence demanding and complex business stakeholder networks.
• Significant vendor management experience gained from working with a variety of Information Technology vendors.
• Significant financial budget management experience capital and operating expenditure.
• Solid experience in developing and implementing technology strategies in a data rich environment.
• Expert knowledge and experience of the governance structures needed to manage a large and complex portfolio of Information Technology projects.
• People management experience

Desirable Qualifications and / or experience

• Qualification or certification in project management change management or digital transformation.
• Understanding of Irish health system structures and HSE digital roadmap.

Notes

A panel may be established following this campaign to fill current and future permanent or specified-purpose vacancies which may be full-time or part-time in duration. Informal enquiries may be directed to Shane OGorman at Canvassing will result in disqualification.

Working @ Marymount

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes well above standard private sector annual leave entitlements and a range of additional leave options. Employees also have access to professional development and further education opportunities membership of the public sector pension scheme and discounted corporate health insurance (via salary deduction). Other benefits include on-site parking flexible working arrangements where appropriate on site gym and most importantly the opportunity to make a meaningful difference through your work.

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