DIRECTOR, IT GOVERNANCE AND STRATEGIC PLANNING
University of Washington
United States, Washington, Seattle
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Salary
$185,004 - $230,004 Per Year
Rank
Director
Responsibility
Functional Tower Lead
Scope
Regional
Workplace
Hybrid
Functions
IT
Reports to
Level
N-2
Travel Max:
0%
Posting Date
08-24-2025
Description
UW MEDICINE IT SERVICES has an outstanding job opportunity for a Director, IT Governance and Strategic Planning.
UW Medicine IT Services (ITS) is a shared services organization that supports all of UW Medicine. UW Medicine is comprised of Harborview Medical Center (HMC), UW Medical Center-Montlake Campus (UWMC-Montlake), UW Medical Center-Northwest Campus (UWMC-NW), Valley Medical Center (VMC), UW Medicine Primary Care (UWMPC), UW Physicians (UWP), UW School of Medicine (SOM), and Airlift Northwest (ALNW). ITS is responsible for the ongoing support and maintenance of the infrastructure and applications which support all these institutions, along with the implementation of new services and applications that are used to support and further the UW Medicine mission.
The Director will serve as the IT governance, operations, and strategic partner to develop, lead, and facilitate the strategic vision, initiatives, and associated planning, implementation, and performance metrics for successful deployment of healthcare delivery systems. This person will also provide leadership and coordination with ITS leaders, system owners, and operational owners, which includes senior leaders and administrators across UW Medicine.
Key Responsibilities
- Continuously improve UW Medicine’s IT governance policies, processes, and standards to enable a nimble and efficient process that aligns projects with clinical, business, and research strategy, metrics, and risk priority along with IT solutions, IT guiding principles and capacity
- Create enhanced visibility to the portfolio of projects, the cost. and the value
- Ensure alignment with healthcare regulations and standards such as HIPAA and other healthcare-specific compliance requirements
- Lead and guide IT governance efforts to enable innovative initiatives that improve healthcare delivery
- Formulate and execute comprehensive IT strategies and roadmaps that align with UW Medicine and department goals
- Assess industry developments, emerging technologies, and the competitive landscape to identify potential opportunities and risks
- Oversee the development, implementation, measurement, and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs), Service Level Agreements (SLA), and other indicators to evaluate effectiveness and efficiency
- Conduct regular operational reviews of ITS operations and programs with IT owners to collaboratively assess performance, identify areas for improvement, and ensure strategic alignment with strategic objectives
- Develop the framework for product lifecycle management to ensure product(s) meets organizational needs and objectives in collaboration with the IT technical owner
- Create a product roadmap for in-patient technology (e.g. Nurse Call) in partnership with Facilities, IT Leadership, and vendor partners that outlines planned features, improvements, and release times
Qualification & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent combination of education/experience
- 10+ years in IT management or governance roles to include:
- Proven background in establishing, implementing, and managing IT governance frameworks (e.g., COBIT, etc.)
- Experience ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies
- Experience leading IT strategic planning efforts, including developing IT roadmaps that align with organizational objectives
- Significant experience managing teams and collaborating with executives, leaders, and stakeholders
- Skilled at influencing without direct authority and driving consensus on strategic IT matters
- Experience with organizational change management methodologies and process improvement
- Solid understanding of current and emerging technologies relevant to healthcare IT
- Ability to communicate complex IT concepts and strategies to diverse audiences, including non-technical executives
- Experience preparing reports and presentations on IT governance and strategic processes
- Experience developing and reviewing IT policies and procedures
Benefits
- HYBRID opportunity
- Values-based work environment
- Active departmental Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee
- 15 days of vacation your first year – Also, 12 days of sick time, 1 personal holiday, and 11 paid holidays each year
- 100% matching, 100% immediately vesting 403(b)
Company Profile
University of Washington
Industry
Higher Education
Revenue
$6.6B
Employees
32,056
Fortune 500 Rank
NA
Global 500 Rank
NA
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