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Vice President Information Technology - Whittier, CA

Whittier, California, United States

Altera, a member of the N. Harris Computer Corporation family, delivers health IT solutions that support caregivers around the world. These include the Sunrise™, Paragon®, Altera TouchWorks®, Altera Opal, STAR™, HealthQuest™ and dbMotion™ solutions. At the intersection of technology and the human experience, Altera Digital Health is driving a new era of healthcare, in which innovation and expertise can elevate care delivery and inspire healthier communities across the globe. A new age in healthcare technology has just begun.

***VICE PRESIDENT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY***

Whittier, CA  

JOB SUMMARY 

As the Vice President of Information Technology at a $2B healthcare organization, you will be responsible for leading the client’s technology operations and infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on cybersecurity, data management, innovation and the leading the day-to-day IT responsibilities to support the business. Your role will be to drive the hospital's digital transformation, ensure the security and reliability of critical systems, and collaborate with hospital leadership to align IT initiatives with overall organizational goals. You will also serve as the senior leader of a talented IT team, fostering a culture of professional growth, collaboration, and leadership development within the department. Strong technical acumen and competencies are crucial to the role, enabling you to lead by example and guide the organization in navigating complex technological challenges.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Leadership & Strategy

  • Support the development and lead the execution of the hospital’s IT strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to the health system leadership and clinical executives, to understand business needs and provide technology-driven solutions that enhance operational efficiency and patient care.
  • Create a culture of Operational Excellence, ensuring adaptability and responsiveness of the IT Team and the services provided to support the evolving healthcare landscape.
  • Introduce industry best practices to drive digital innovation to improve patient experience, operational efficiencies, and business continuity.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with health system leadership, partners, vendors, and stakeholders to enhance the hospital's technology ecosystem.
  • Manage and maintain health system information technology policies and procedures, focused on ensuring practice is aligned with policy.

 Cybersecurity & Risk Management

  • Oversee the development and implementation of a robust cybersecurity strategy to create safeguards to protect sensitive healthcare data, patient information, and hospital systems from evolving threats.
  • Conduct cybersecurity audits, risk assessments and vulnerability testing to identify potential threats and identify strategies for continuous improvement.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., HIPAA, HITECH) and industry best practices, continually assessing and managing risk.
  • Lead the creation of incident response plans and disaster recovery strategies to ensure business continuity and mitigate potential cyber risks.
  • Foster a culture of security awareness within the hospital, providing educational materials to employees, contract staff, medical staff and business partners to safeguard against potential breaches.
  • Responsible for cyber security key performance indicators, market analysis and recommendations for improvement to the health system.

 Mentorship, Recruitment & Employee Development

  • Build and nurture a high-performing onsite and global IT team, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, innovation, and personal development.
  • Mentor and develop IT staff at all levels, providing opportunities for professional growth, skill-building, and leadership training.
  • Create an inclusive and supportive work environment that encourages team members to share ideas, take initiative, and collaborate across departments.
  • Identify and address talent gaps, leading recruiting efforts, onboarding, and retention of top IT professionals.

 Collaboration & Cross-Functional Engagement

  • Serve as a strategic partner to health system leadership, understanding the clinical, operational, and financial needs of the organization and aligning IT initiatives accordingly.
  • Collaborate with clinical, administrative, and operational teams to implement technology solutions that improve care delivery, operational efficiency, and overall patient outcomes.
  • Act as a bridge between the IT department and health system leadership to ensure clear communication and the successful implementation of technology projects.
  • Champion the integration and introduction of new technologies that enhance the operational capabilities of the business and that are aligned to the strategic objectives.
  • Manage third-party IT vendors providing software, hardware, and professional services to the health system including negotiating favorable terms, pricing, and service levels.

 QUALIFICATIONS

 Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or other technology-related field, or an equivalent combination of education and technology experience.

MBA preferred

IT Competencies & Technical Expertise

Systems Architecture & Infrastructure: Proficiency in designing, optimizing, and maintaining large-scale IT infrastructure, including data centers, networks, and cloud-based solutions.

Cybersecurity Solutions: Strong technical knowledge of firewalls, intrusion detection systems, endpoint security, encryption, and vulnerability management to safeguard health systems against cyber threats.

Data Management & Analytics: Expertise in managing healthcare data, implementing data governance policies, and leveraging analytics tools to improve operational and clinical decision-making.

EMR Systems: In-depth knowledge of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, driving integration and optimizing their use across healthcare ecosystem.

Cloud Computing & Virtualization: Experience with cloud technologies, including cloud migrations, cloud security, and managing hybrid or multi-cloud environments.

Technology Integration: Expertise in integrating disparate healthcare technologies, ensuring seamless functionality between clinical, administrative, and IT systems.

Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity: Solid understanding of business continuity planning, disaster recovery frameworks, and the ability to execute them under pressure to protect patient data and hospital operations.

Compliance & Regulatory Standards: Familiarity with healthcare regulations, such as HIPAA, HITECH, and FDA guidelines, ensuring that IT systems meet required security and privacy standards.

Enterprise Program Management: Proficiency leading a program management organization to drive delivery of high quality products, services and outcomes.

Leadership: 7+ years’ experience in managing large and diverse technology teams. Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills. Skilled at conflict resolution and conducting crucial conversations. Possesses executive presence.

WORK LOCATION

This is a Whittier, CA-based role. A remote work arrangement is not available for this role. 

TRAVEL

Frequent, local travel to various hospital locations in the LA basin area. Some air travel for Altera meetings is expected, but minimal. 

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Salary Range

$250,000 - $275,000 USD

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