Associate Chief Information Officer

Summary:

Regional ACIO will be responsible for managing relationships with the regional leadership teams. This position will seek to understand the regions current and emerging needs, as well as key initiatives and strategic plans. This position will develop a deep understanding of IM's capabilities, key initiatives and expertise and will partner to support or facilitate delivery to the region.The Regional ACIO will drive the assessment of the region across technology and processes determining how IM can collaborate to bring efficiencies and/or provide expertise. In this role, he or she will engage the region at all levels to identify pain points and opportunities to lower costs and improve the quality of services IM delivers.

The Regional ACIO reports to the Vice President, Client Services and will support the development and execution of the Information Management vision and strategy and supporting the business goals and objectives for the IM Department and the CHRISTUS organization as a whole.

Education:

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Health Care, Business or related field.
• Master's degree with focus on business or health care preferred
• Education and experience in relevant Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) support and delivery processes.

Experience:

• A track record of working in geographically diverse complex organizations
• A track record of successful large project implementation
• Demonstrated business savvy to work effectively with other executives to achieve key business and technology goals
• Fifteen years of progressively more responsible experience in large complex information systems environments with a wide variety of Health Care Management Information Systems applications and technologies recommended.
• Experience in the planning and delivery of IT strategy.
• Experience in providing and managing customer support.
• Experience in presenting/facilitating with large groups, particularly at leadership levels.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and C-Suite communication skills
• Thorough understanding of Healthcare Operations
• Experience in leading major information management programs in key business areas
• Ability to think strategically recognizing synergies and opportunities to re-use current technological solutions
• Executive must be a self-starter with excellent interpersonal, change management, and communication skills

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:

• None