VP, Digital Product Development - Enterprise Business Systems
Summa Health Systems
Full Time, Benefit Eligible
1077 Gorge Blvd Akron OH 44310
Summary
The Vice President Digital Product Dev Enterprise Business Systems reports to the Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer and is responsible for the strategic oversight and direction of the design, development, release, and ongoing maintenance of technology systems and services for enterprise financial, human capital management, supply chain, revenue cycle, and facilities functions. This role encompasses the leadership of enterprise resource planning systems, including but not limited to customer relationship management, support for strategic planning, M&A, and legal across the Summa Health and SummaCare System. The VP will work collaboratively with IT&S leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of enterprise business IT solutions that drive innovation and differentiated IT strategy, improving the business value of IT. enhance user satisfaction, patient engagement, and workforce engagement.
Formal Education Required
- Master’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Healthcare Administration or a degree in a related field. Additional related experience may be substituted for up to two years of the educational requirement.
- Healthcare experience preferred.
- Experience with an ERP (e.g. Workday, Oracle, Infor, SAP) required.
Experience & Training Required
- Ten (10) years broadly based, progressive experience, Managing and Leading teams.
- Fifteen (15) years’ experience in information technology.
- The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background and proven track record of accomplishments building high performing teams, leading IT technical/application services in a large, complex healthcare organization or academic medical center:
- Significant experience in large-scale implementation and running of enterprise resource planning systems, including running and improving an enterprise-wide ERP program (Workday Oracle, Infor, SAP).
- Proven track record in leading high-performing, cohesive teams focused on application development, implementation, and support.
- Strong understanding of financial accounting and reporting practices relevant to applications and their associated costs and risks.
- Proficiency in IT Sourcing, Vendor and Contract Management, collaborating with vendor partners and orchestrating external service delivery with internal service delivery.
- Proficiency in data processing, analytics and quality management tools.
- Experience designing and implementing effective application management processes and policies.
- Proven ability to lead high-performing corporate business technology teams with focus on all aspects of business operations, finance, human resources, workforce management, and supply chain.
- Proven ability to build the business technology architecture of a complex healthcare organization and mature it in terms of capability, performance, reliability, user satisfaction.
- Leadership experience in digital business technologies.
- Proven leadership in building and nurturing high-performing teams.
- Experience operating within a product and services framework.
- Demonstrated leadership in clinical informatics initiatives.
- Established history of effective collaboration with middle and senior management to build cross-organizational consensus on technology platforms.
Other Skills, Competencies And Qualifications
- Strategic mindset with a track record of successful business and IT strategic planning.
- Demonstrated ability to work across business and technology domains to identify synergies and drive process improvements.
- Comprehensive knowledge of IT disciplines and technology platforms.
- Familiarity with Agile and Lean methodologies.
- Extensive knowledge of major aspects of IT operations, including project management, systems development, analysis, and budget administration.
- Proficiency in standard IT processes and methodologies (e.g., ITIL, PMI, Agile practices).
- Extensive experience in IT application, data, mobility, and infrastructure planning and development.
- Strong project and process management skills with familiarity in project management methodologies.
- Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven capacity to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders to enhance understanding and facilitate decision-making.
- Ability to implement standards and operating metrics effectively.
- Extensive experience in negotiating and managing the lifecycle of contracts, particularly in technology or IT service agreements.
- Experience managing large-scale contracts across various IT categories, including hardware, software, services, and telecommunications.
- Comprehensive knowledge of information systems applications, technologies, and networks; proficiency in MS Office products such as Visio and MS Project.
- High personal integrity in handling sensitive and confidential organizational data.
- Ability to maintain composure and clarity in high-pressure situations.
- Commitment to upholding the organization's goals and culture.
- Ability to lead, enable, and motivate teams through a supportive and non-judgmental approach.
- Flexibility and adaptability to rapid changes in business needs, processes, and technologies.
Level Of Physical Demands
- Sedentary: Exerts up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.
$118.96/hr - $178.42/hr
The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.