The Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO) is a strategic executive responsible for leading enterprise-wide information technology and analytics at WellSpan Health. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the CIO ensures that technology and data-driven insights support clinical excellence, operational efficiency, business transformation and ensure enablement of WellSpan’s strategic vision and plan.

Enterprise IT Strategy

Develop and execute a long-term IT vision that supports WellSpan’s clinical, operational, financial, and brand goals.
Partner with various stakeholders to enrich then scale digital transformation initiatives, ensuring technology enhances patient care, provider efficiency, and customer experience; and WellSpan’s reputation as a value-adding partner is upheld and advanced.
Deliver technology applications and hardware that are optimized to the WellSpan user. Ensure effective product management to align organization needs to software solutions. Lead by example to nurture a culture of innovation across WellSpan by evaluating emerging technologies and their ability to advance WellSpan’s goals. Ensure successful adoption of new technologies through user-focused operations.

Leadership & Governance

Serve as a key member of WellSpan’s senior leadership team, participating in executive planning, IT governance, and board discussions.
Oversee IT Steering Committees, Analytics Steering Committees, and the WellSpan Clinical Informatics Council to align IT with clinical and business needs.
Lead change management efforts to drive adoption of new technologies and workflows.
Ensure that clinical IT and business IT remain visible in organizational planning and decision-making.

Enterprise Analytics & Data Strategy

Establish and lead a data-driven culture through an Analytics Center of Excellence, ensuring data is timely, accessible, useable and actionable.
Oversee and advance capabilities that power population health analytics, predictive modeling, and business intelligence to support clinical outcomes, cost reduction, and strategic initiatives.
Define and enforce data governance practices to ensure accuracy, security, and compliance.

IT Infrastructure, Security & Operations

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to define and implement progressive infrastructure and hardware solutions.
Ensure a highly reliable, secure, and scalable IT infrastructure, supporting WellSpan’s digital operations.
Oversee EHR (Epic) and clinical IT systems, ensuring seamless integration and interoperability.
Oversee the daily management and optimization of Oracle, ServiceNow, UKG, and other applications and systems.
Maintain cybersecurity resilience, ensuring compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, and industry best practices.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement customer- and team member-facing digital user experiences, such as mobile apps and online portals, to enhance patient engagement and service delivery.

Talent, Culture & Financial Oversight

Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. Earn influence with stakeholders through exceptional service and support.
Plan and communicate needs and value for IT capital investments and operational budget. Work collaboratively with executive colleagues. Oversee IT budgets, vendor management, and multi-year capital planning, ensuring cost-effective technology solutions and valuable technology service delivery.
Promote industry best practices, benchmarking WellSpan against leading health systems and industries.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.
Experience: 10+ years of progressive leadership in IT, analytics, or digital transformation in a large and complex organization.
Expertise in Healthcare IT: Strong knowledge of corporate applications, enterprise analytics, cybersecurity, AI/ML applications, and digital health innovations.
Strategic & Transformational Leadership: Proven experience in leading large-scale IT and analytics initiatives in a complex, multi-site organization.
Financial & Vendor Management: Experience managing IT budgets, vendor contracts, and enterprise technology investments.

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