Responsible for providing strategic guidance, technical expertise, and project leadership to support the healthcare system's IT initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to optimize systems, enhance operational efficiency, and drive innovation in healthcare IT. Work is performed under general direction.

Primary Responsibilities

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed.

* Provide high-level IT consulting services, including strategic planning, system evaluations, and recommendations for technology improvements.

* Analyze IT systems and workflows to identify inefficiencies and recommend optimizations.

* Develop and present IT roadmaps, policies, and governance frameworks to ensure long-term technology sustainability.

* Serve as a subject matter expert in emerging technologies, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and healthcare IT trends.

* Lead and manage IT projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality outcomes.

* Develop project plans, define scope, set objectives, and track progress against milestones.

* Coordinate cross-functional teams, providing guidance, technical expertise, and strategic direction.

* Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful implementation.

* Communicate project updates, reports, and key insights to stakeholders at all levels.

* Work closely with IT leadership, clinical teams, administrative staff, and external vendors to align IT initiatives with UMMS goals.

* Conduct training, presentations, and knowledge-sharing sessions to enhance technology adoption and efficiency.

* Develop documentation, reports, and recommendations for executive leadership.

* Assess, troubleshoot, and enhance IT systems, applications, and network performance.

* Support IT teams in system upgrades, migrations, and process improvements.

* Ensure seamless integration between new technologies and existing hospital systems.

* Ensure IT solutions comply with healthcare industry standards and UMMS policies.

* Perform other duties as assigned.