Job Summary:

Drives the enterprise-wide strategy for IT applications, development, and security, with a strong emphasis on ERP business applications strategy, support and management. Responsible for aligning operational and digital strategies to enhance business processes, streamline workflows, and optimize our use of data and technology. Serves as a strategic partner across executive leadership and IT, guiding the system's transformation into a data-driven, tech-enabled organization.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related discipline: Required
• Advanced training in business informatics, computer science, health and/or hospital administration, or a related discipline: Preferred
• Seven years experience leading application development and IT strategy in a complex healthcare setting: Preferred
• Experience guiding organizations through digital transformation, including cloud migration, data architecture design, and analytics deployment: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Project management or agile development certification: Preferred

Essential Functions:

• Sets the vision and leads the execution of IT applications and informatics strategy aligned with business goals of the organization, at a system level. Serves as a core member of the IT executive team, influencing digital strategy and enterprise innovation. Leads multi-year roadmaps for application modernization, data infrastructure, and informatics programs, aligned to the organization's transformation goals and objectives. Identifies optimization and enhancement opportunities in the business applications for the organization based on short and long-term goals set for the organization.
• Develops the application portfolio roadmap for the ERP suite and create TCO plans aligned to achieve, leveraging new, innovative technologies where possible, such as A.I. and RPA functions. Oversees the architecture, development, and lifecycle management of operational systems, including (but not limited to) enterprise resource planning (ERP), supporting third-party tools and technologies, and analytics applications as part of the business intelligence capabilities for shared services at the system level. Directs teams of developers, analysts, and IT professionals to deliver high-impact digital solutions.
• Partners to lead data governance, data quality, and interoperability initiatives within the ERP portfolio, connecting with application leaders where needed. Collaborates with analytics and quality teams to leverage informatics in support of business, and operational performance improvement.
• Acts as a key liaison between business executives and operational staff with IT, translating business needs into digital solutions that enhance business, e.g. shared services processes. Drives user adoption of systems through stakeholder engagement, training, and iterative optimization. Leads change management initiatives around system upgrades, workflow redesign, and digital transformation.
• Ensures all systems and data strategies comply with regulatory requirements, including healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA, HITECH). Establishes governance structures to prioritize IT and informatics initiatives based on business impact and ROI. Measures and reports on the impact of IT solutions on quality, operational efficiency, and performance.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.