VP - IT Planning and Operations

Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1,600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

 

The Vice President of IT Planning and Operations reports to the enterprise CIO, providing leadership for the cross-functional management of information and technology across the enterprise. This role oversees functions such as IT strategy, governance, portfolio management, performance management and IT operational processes or "ways of working".

 

The VP works closely with the enterprise CIO and senior IT leadership to:

• support the planning, managing, monitoring, and measuring of IT resources across the IT enterprise. 
• collaborate to establish an IT strategic plan, operating model, and governance framework integrated with the business.
• provide enterprise support services to continually improve IT processes to keep current with the market and the transition to digitally enabled business.

This position is intended to be conducted in the state of New Mexico, with in-office presence. Relocation assistance is available.

• Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field. Master's degree in information systems or related field preferred.
  
  
• Ten or more years in healthcare and IT expertise, two years of leadership responsibilities.
  
  
• Experience in business/industry (beyond IT), managing cross-functional teams or projects, and influencing senior-level management and key stakeholders.
  
  
• Proven experience in IT planning and management, with a track record of successful project execution.
  
  
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
  
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  
  
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

 

• Develop and implement IT strategies that support the organization's objectives.
  
  
• Owns the IT planning process working closely with IT and business leaders.
  
  
• Collaborate with senior leadership to identify and prioritize IT initiatives.
  
  
• Oversee the vision and performance of the IT Project Mgt Office and project portfolios
  
  
• Monitor and report project portfolios value and results regularly to business.
  
  
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in IT management.
  
  
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the IT department.
  
  
• Works with the CIO and senior IT leadership providing IT cross-functional support services.
  
  
• Partners with the CIO in providing technology vision and direction for the enterprise.
  
  
• Is responsible for driving focus and prioritization within the IT organization through establishing strategic planning and governance principles and processes.
  
  
• Oversees the development and maintenance of IT policies, procedures, methodologies, and governance as well as performance management frameworks and metrics to ensure the IT organization delivers value to the enterprise.
  
  
• Works with the CIO and Business leadership team, providing broad insight to IT domains and capabilities in support of enterprise-wide business decisions.
  
  
• Establishes and implements continuous improvement programs for the IT organization.
  
  
• Stays current with new healthcare and I market trends and innovations.
  
  
• Is responsible for directing the preparation, review, and consolidation of business plans and budgets for the IT organization.
  
  
• Regularly reviews IT costs and cost structures for IT services and products to optimize IT value to business and communicate to IT and business executives.
  
  
• Provides support services for audit and compliance management processes in working with the CISO and technical services processes.
  
  
• Is responsible for developing and managing standard contract management, vendor, and partnership relationships.
  
  
• Conducts analysis and benchmarking exercises to deliver exceptional IT performance.
  
  
• Leads the annual technology strategy development collaborating across the Technology and Business teams that produces a rolling 5-year strategic plan aligned to the business strategies.
  
  
• Maintains a pulse on business capability maturity to prioritize areas of opportunity for technology investment.
  
  
• Fosters a culture of innovation across the technology organization by exploring new ideas, technologies, and processes to improve products, services, and operations.
  
  
• Analyzes and benchmarks IT performance and market conditions to make strategic recommendations.
  
  

We offer more than the standard benefits!

Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more!

Learn more about our employee benefits:

https://www.phs.org/careers/why-work-with-us/benefits

Why work at Presbyterian?

As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans. For our employees, we offer a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more.

Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who choose to work here. The hard work of our physicians, nurses, employees, board members and volunteers grew Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system that serves more than 875,000 New Mexicans.

 

About New Mexico

New Mexico continues to grow steadily in population and features a low cost-of living. Varied landscapes bring filmmakers here from around the world to capture a slice of the natural beauty New Mexicans enjoy every day. Our landscapes are as diverse as our culture - from mountains, forests, canyons, and lakes, to caverns, hot springs and sand dunes.

New Mexico offers endless recreational opportunities to explore and enjoy an active lifestyle. Venture off the beaten path, challenge your body in the elements, or open yourself up to the expansive sky. From hiking, golfing and biking to skiing, snowboarding and boating, it's all available among our beautiful wonders of the west.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

USD $145.00/Hr.

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.