Director, IT Business Partner - Academics & Research

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The Director, IT Business Partner - Research & Academics (often referred to as a Business Relationship Manager, or BRM) acts as a strategic partner and primary relationship manager between the Information Technology (IT) department and designated Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) business division (e.g. Research & Academics). Focused on leveraging technology to enhance divisional services and drive organizational goals, this role provides leadership and direction for the complete technology portfolio associated with their assigned domain, including core systems of record (e.g., Workday) and ancillary applications.

Serves as the primary IT point of contact and 'trusted advisor' to business leadership, helping them surface needs, navigate IT processes, coordinate intake, and ensure that stakeholder needs are clearly understood and properly routed to the appropriate IT teams to create a seamless technology experience. Qualifications Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Information Technology, or related discipline.

Minimum of 10 years of experience in a leadership role supporting business functions with technology management, preferably in a complex, integrated healthcare delivery system. Minimum of three (3) years of experience in academic and clinical research operations, including clinical data management, federal/non-federal grant administration, and translational research infrastructure Progressive experience managing enterprise system design (e.g., Workday or other core enterprise platforms) and support in a complex organization.

Experience managing a portfolio of ancillary applications and the integrations between them. Deep understanding of the Clinical/Translational Research infrastructure; Academic Operations; Federal grant guidelines for the Research & Academics BRM Demonstrated experience working with executive leaders to understand needs, coordinate responses, and communicate effectively across business and technology teams. Strong customer service mindset, passion for service excellence, and a track record of delivering measurable outcomes.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate information to IT team members and customers, and appropriately escalate issues while maintaining a calm demeanor. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: Master's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field. Licenses and Certifications Preferred: Business Relationship Management Professional (BRMP) or Certified Business Relationship Manager (CBRM). Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundation Certification.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!