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Job purpose
The VP of IT is responsible for leading the IT department and setting the strategic directionof OneShare Health’s technology architecture. These areas include operational cloud services; software engineering; user applications; network and systems infrastructure; cyber security and privacy; technology risk management and continuity; technical support; and vendor management.
Areas of Accountability / Main Activities/ Expected Results:
Area No. 1: Responsibilities Main Activities:
- Develop an IT vision, strategyand road map, and lead the IT team and its business partners in effective execution.
- Participate in the development of, andmaintain strong adherence to, an IT budget.
- Hire, replace, and organize IT personnel to effectively and reliably meet responsibilities and support the needs of the company.
- Implement recurring and standardized practices and processes for common and routine technology operations and functions.
- Assemble, empower, and take responsibility for personnel and task forces to accomplish technology-dependent projects.
- Ensure that IT systems and processes are simple, transparent, accountable, and robust.
- Implement and monitorpractices and processes to ensure the security, confidentiality, availability, and integrity of company and member data.
- Direct the execution of an enterprise-wide disaster recovery and business continuity plan.
Area No. 2: Cross-Functional Collaboration Main Activities:
- Build strong relationships with leaders acrossthe company and developa detailed understanding of their issues, challenges and opportunities.
- Maintain high standardsof performance, includinga high level of IT service across all systems, and support collaboration with colleagues across the organization.
- Provide guidance and advocacy regardingprioritization of IT investments and efforts.
- Work with and provide technical guidance to cross-departmental groups to identify unmet needs and resolve problems with information and technical resources.
Education / Certification(s) / Experience / Skills(s)
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field is strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years experience as a successful IT leader.
- Strong understanding of AWS, Azure, Salesforce, and other relevant cloud software.
- Experience in JavaScript, TypeScript, or similar programming languages.
- Experience working with REST APIs and other real-world technology integrations.
- In-depth understanding of the healthcare industry preferred.
- Ability to create a clear strategic vision for IT that supportscompany objectives, to execute on that vision, to flex into tactical approaches, and to be involved hands on.
- Ability to skillfully manage, motivate, develop, direct, and persuade otherswithin a fast paced, dynamic, and complex environment.
- Strong business and financial acumen, executive leadership presence, ability to interact at all levels of management, and an effective and credible communication style.
- Strong member service focus and ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
- Scrum or agile project management experience.
- Information security certifications or relevant experience.
