Director Technology IT Infrastructure Services

sanford; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Bemidji, MN, is seeking an IT department head to direct planning, budgeting and oversight of applications that support IT customers. You will drive large projects, ensure high-quality service, and align with strategic priorities across locations.

You will lead teams, manage vendor relationships and contracts, and develop metrics to measure progress and business impact while fostering growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, MIS, business, or a related field.
• Minimum five years' experience in management.
• ITIL Foundation certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages the delivery of large or complex projects.
• Leads the implementation, operation, and maintenance of applications to support IT customers.
• Develops metrics and accountability for department functions.
• Oversees vendor management, contracts and support agreements.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Project management

Strategic planning

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, MIS, business, or related field

ITIL Foundation certification

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Compensation: Salary Range: $72.50 - $119.50

Union Position: No

Summary

Responsible for the direction, coordination, planning, budgeting and oversight of all activities related to the department. Leads the implementation, operation, and maintenance of all components of the applications to support IT customers, and to achieve established objectives, promote quality, and drive business value in compliance with internal and external policies and procedures.

Job Description

Directs and manages the delivery of large or complex projects. Works closely with appropriate IT governing bodies and other IT leaders to ensure high quality service deliver and ongoing support. Partners with operational leaders within and beyond IT to identify, assess, and prioritize meaningful opportunities to use applications within departmental settings, and to develop the people, processes, and technologies to achieve that objective. Provides culture direction and ensures the adoption of established culture. Communicates with IT department and Management. Monitors prompt response and support for technical issues. Ensures high standards and quality of technical work. Directs reviews of tools and technologies for improving performance and reducing costs. Responsible for developing metrics and accountabilities for the department functions. Coordinates and manages the strategy for multiple locations as they share job functions. Actively leads efforts to improve systems, processes and contracts that result in top performance. Understands and aligns with the strategic vision and executional priorities. Collaborates with the leadership team. Responsible for the interviewing, hiring, discipline of employees and any other personnel issues that arise. Completes performance appraisals. Handles day-to-day operations, while focusing on the broader view including strategic growth, best in class operational practices, and advocating for new technologies. Delivers high customer satisfaction and retention of profitable business through formal reports, and data analytics. Leads resolution across all areas within the operation organization. Responsible for oversight of vendor management, contracts, and support agreements. Responsible for statement of work review related to project leadership. Determines performance objectives/metrics and defines tools to measure progress and ensure consistent achievement of business objectives. Directs, motivates, develops and manages the performance of management team and key staff. Creates opportunities for individuals to exercise and grow new skills. Demonstrates the ability to provide strong leadership that mentors, develops and guides. Committed to growth including personal and professional development and life-long learning. Attends mandatory educational requirements as directed by the organization. Must have excellent presentation and communication skills, strong interpersonal skills and analytical skills necessary to develop policies, plans and goals. Able to work with growth and development needs. Strong negotiation and marketing skills are necessary. Able to balance multiple complex projects and deadlines by determining critical issues, timelines, and priorities. Knowledge of current clinical practice, regulatory healthcare requirements, and healthcare information systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems (MIS), business, or a related field.
• Minimum five years' experience in management required.
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundation certification preferred.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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