DIRECTOR, IT GOVERNANCE AND STRATEGIC PLANNING

UW MEDICINE IT SERVICES has an outstanding job opportunity for a Director, IT Governance and Strategic Planning.

WORK SCHEDULE

100% FTE - 40 hours per week

Day Shift - UW MEDICINE ITS SERVICES CORE HOURS ARE 08:00 - 17:00 (PST), Monday-Friday

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

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.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

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)

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

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

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

ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.