IT Program Director

Key Responsibilities

Smart Hospital Initiative Strategy (40%)

• Plan, develop and execute the IT strategy for the smart hospital initiative under the overall bond leadership, aligning with the overall goals and objectives of the organization.
• Support the IT visioning and lead the integration of advanced technologies into the hospital’s infrastructure that directly enhances efficiency, clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction while considering cost, risk, organizational change management, workflow, support, technical infrastructure, and the broader enterprise.
• “Future-proof” the infrastructure so that we have a foundation that will carry Harborview through many years. Ensure the smart hospital’s IT infrastructure complies with all relevant regulations and standards, including data privacy and cybersecurity. Implement robust security measures to protect patient data and hospital systems.

Program Operations Leadership (30%) (added budget and resources to this piece)

• Lead creation of the IT scope, schedule and budget as well as OKRs and KPIs in alignment with the overall program, inclusive of supply chain IT, medical devices, facilities IT and enterprise IT services.
• Leading a team of project managers (building over time) to cover all clinical and infrastructure work across all IT areas, with structure for escalations and executive alignment.
• Lead development and maintenance of the IT Work Breakdown Structure for IT infrastructure, new buildings, data projects, medical devices, applications, and innovative IT projects, aligning with clinical and operational groups.
• Partner with clinical, facility and other stakeholders to create alignment and inclusion, manage expectations, and drive outcomes aligned with UW Medicine, Harborview, and King County’s goals.
• Drive organizational change as necessary to support the implementation of the initiative, ensuring alignment with the organization’s goals.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects related to the smart hospital. Create an IT program structure for accountability, clarity, transparency, and results, supporting UW Medicine values. Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.

Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-Functional Collaboration (30%)

• Serve as the primary IT liaison for the Smart Hospital Initiative, ensuring the IT solutions are aligned with business needs and strategic goals, both for the overall program and across the system including support.
• Collaborate across IT to bring in the right experts at the right time to facilitate planning and solutions that fit the needs but fit into the architecture and environment and consider support and ongoing total cost of ownership.
• Work closely with Harborview clinical leaders, King County staff and the design-build team to ensure proper alignment of technology and costs with the Harborview Bond Program.

Qualification & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Management, or related field or equivalent combination of education/experience
• 10+ years of overall experience to include the below:
  • Proven background in leading large, complex healthcare IT projects and initiatives with a focus on clinical and organizational success and adoption, including planning, project framework and budgeting/forecasting
  • Experience with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies
  • Experience leading IT strategic planning efforts within the context of a broader system, including developing IT roadmaps that align with organizational objectives
  • Experience providing oversight and leadership of infrastructure and IT projects for new construction or remodeling projects
  • Significant experience leading teams and collaborating with executives, leaders, and stakeholders to create strategic roadmaps and demonstrated value
  • Skilled at influencing without direct authority and driving consensus on strategic IT matters
  • Experience with organizational change management methodologies and process improvement, especially in a clinical environment
  • 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 projects
  • Experience with various project management and delivery tools

Benefits

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