IT Site Director

$145,000.00 - $210,000.00 per year Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. The RWJBH IT (Information Technology) Site Director of the Hospital is responsible for overseeing the delivery and execution of IT services and technologies within the Hospital (including Hospitals, HOPD practices, Mobile Health, and Enterprise Departments).

This individual acts as the IT service delivery and communication focal point for IT project updates and status, scheduled and unscheduled downtimes, IT initiatives and other critical events as well as managing the relationship between the Hospital and IT. The IT Site Director will work closely with the Hospital leadership to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective technology solutions for all aspects of the organization.

The IT Site Director is responsible for working within the IT Strategic, Governance, and Policy structure of RWJBH to support their respective organizations. This includes, but is not limited to, all IT standards, policies, procedures, and other guidelines established by Enterprise IT functions from IT security, project management, change management, and asset management, for example. A Typical Day as a IT Site Director looks like: Strategic Alignment & Stakeholder Collaboration Develop and maintain strong relationships with business leadership to understand operational goals, challenges, and strategic priorities Participate in Daily Safety Huddles and Senior Leader rounding to learn, catalogue, and direct resolution of open issues Assist in the formulation of local capital or construction budgets, as needed, to include potential IT costs Promote standardization of technologies and practices across the enterprise Assist the IT Service Line in translating local business needs into actionable IT strategies, solutions, and roadmaps Ensure IT initiatives are aligned with site goals, regulatory requirements, and operational performance targets Meet with IT Site Director teams within the region on a regular basis to ensure all IT representatives are aligned and aware of critical issues, operational status, and project activity at their respective sites Provide regular status reports to the Regional AVP IT CRM regarding project status, risks, dependencies, and outcomes Ensure IT services and solutions are effectively integrated into business operations Identify and address service gaps, inefficiencies, and process improvement opportunities in collaboration with the IT Service Line Demand Management & Portfolio Prioritization Assist with the intake, evaluation, and prioritization of IT requests across assigned business units Collaborate with the IT Service Line and site leadership to align demand with available resources, budget, and strategic direction Maintain visibility into the IT project portfolio, ensuring transparency and alignment with organizational priorities Financial Management & Value Realization Partner with IT, finance and business leaders on budgeting, forecasting, and cost transparency as well as ensuring financial accountability, cost control, and alignment with enterprise priorities Assist with the development of business cases with clear value propositions and measurable outcomes Collaborate with local operational leaders to evaluate anticipated IT needs and contribute this information to develop fiscally sound local cost center budgets Risk, Compliance & Security Alignment Collaborate with compliance, legal, and cybersecurity teams to mitigate risks and ensure audit readiness Work with site and service line leadership to ensure compliance with annual IT HIPAA training Communication & Relationship Management Serve as the primary point of contact for IT-related engagement with business stakeholders Communicate complex technical concepts in clear, business-oriented language Participate in key committees and councils to provide IT support for local discussions and share local considerations/plan issues impacting business operations Communicate opportunities for improvements or requests for innovations from regional, site, enterprise departments, or service line leadership to corporate IT leadership Identify, assess, and escalate risks related to IT operations and projects to the appropriate IT leaders Communicate scheduled and non-scheduled changes using the standard SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation) template Project Management Support digital transformation efforts within the region, ensuring the adoption of innovative technologies that enhance business processes Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of local IT projects, including system upgrades, implementations, and data migration at the local level, as needed Monitor the status of local projects and take necessary actions to request resource re-prioritization and redefine workplans to ensure completion of the project deliverables in accordance with the agreed upon timelines Identify and assess potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to address May perform other duties as assigned or directed by management You may be a fit for this role if you have: Adaptability/flexibility: demonstrating flexibility with respect to changing end-user business needs Critical thinking: the ability and willingness to see things in an open-minded way and examine an idea or concept from as many angles as possible Dependability: the ability and willingness to take ownership of work activities and ensure that they are completed in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and able to function effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines Initiative: the ability and willingness to recognize assignments or tasks that need to be completed, to seek out additional assignments or tasks, and to help others Interpersonal

the ability to communicate information clearly and concisely with project leadership and subject matter experts; the ability to gain trust and establish effective relationships with Epic counterparts Learning: the ability and willingness to learn new software and systems Listening: listening attentively to ensure that the intended message has been accurately received, holding responses until the person has finished making their point, and repeating information to ensure accuracy Problem-solving: seeking, logically examining, and interpreting information from different sources to determine a problem's cause and developing a course of action to resolve the problem and to prevent its recurrence Process improvement: Utilize CQI, Lean Six Sigma, HRO or a variety of feedback practices to improve processes, patient and business services to meet or exceed customer needs Resilience: the ability to persevere in difficult situations, overcome obstacles, and reach high levels of performance when faced with stressful work situations and time pressures To be considered for this role you must have: Education Preferred: Master’s degree in health care, Information Technology, Business, or related field.

Minimum: Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience. Work

Preferred: Ten+ (10) years IT leadership or project management experience implementing information systems and/or large-scale and complex enterprise-wide initiatives; Minimum: Five (5) years’ experience with IT leadership in managing large-scale enterprise-wide initiatives within a complex IT organization in a multi-facility healthcare delivery network; Superior communication and interpersonal skills, facilitation/training skills, project management capabilities, and leadership orientation; Strong assertiveness skills and ability to manage conflict in a variety of situations; Superior organizational and people management skills; Demonstrated ability to align and motivate key process stakeholders, including nurses, physicians, and other clinical/administrative staff; Demonstrated ability to interact with multidisciplinary teams.

Interested in learning more about our IT&S team? Check out this video from our leadership team! https://vimeo.com/1038366426/2f1c2a76a5?ts=0&share=copy Benefits and Perks: At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing.

These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to: Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time Retirement Plans Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Disability and Life Insurance Paid Parental Leave Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Planning Support Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) Community and Volunteer Opportunities Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon ….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health! RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.

As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state.

We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education. Equal Opportunity Employer #LI-SK1

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